Magazine Jul to Aug 2017

WINE RANT

The Coravin Revolution By Alvin Gho, Senior Beverage Director The Club has successfully evolved its wine preservation methodology from the cabinet-type Enomatic system to the Coravin – a hand-held device that allows access into a bottle’s content without removal of the cork. The Coravin is considered “disruptive technology” – a rare occurrence in the wine world – that has taken ‘by the glass’ offerings at restaurants, hotels and bars to new heights.

I’m thrilled to share that The Club is a pioneer among Singapore clubs to offer a selection of wines through the Coravin system.

The magic of Coravin lies in the tiny capsules which contain a gas called Argon. Argon is a colorless, odorless and non-toxic gas used to preserve wines. As the needle is inserted through the cork (note that Coravin does not work with screw caps or synthetic corks), this gas

is forced into the bottle, pushing the liquid out and filling the space which would otherwise have been replaced with gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. This prevents the oxidation process. Bottles may even stay fresh for up to 6 months after being accessed. Even so, I recommend a proper understanding of the type of wine you are planning to access when used in conjunction with the Coravin. For example, a young vintage Napa Cab will hold out longer and better than an old vintage Burgundy Pinot. While the wine does not oxidize, the softer and more delicate it is, the higher the chance of its flavor altering. Come experience the magic of the Coravin at The 2nd Floor. Our Sommelier, Lei Dong, curates a wine list with 10 premium selections that rotate regularly. The Coravin is also available for purchase at HOME for $490 nett.

Glass (150ml) Taste (75ml) Bottle

2013 Bachelet-Monnot, Puligny Montrachet

$24 $22

$12 $11 $16 $26

$118

2005 Segla, Margaux Bordeaux

$220 (Magnum)

2008 Giacomo Borgogno “Cannubi” Barolo Piedmont $32

$160 $255

2006 Clos des Papes, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône Valley 2006 Château Angélus, Saint-Émilion 1er Grand Cru Classé A Bordeaux 2013 Chateau Montelena, Chardonnay, Napa Valley CA 2013 Bucella “Mica” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley CA 2013 Joseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley CA

$52

$88

$45

$438

$28

$15

$130

$28

$14

$140

$30

$15

$148

2010 Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley CA $43

$22

$215

2012 Amuse Bouche by Heidi Barrett(Screaming Eagle), Napa Valley CA $86

$43

$427

35 THE AMERICAN CLUB JUL / AUG 2017