Cover Mandy Chin, co-founder of Gallo Wine Bar
Mandy Chin, co-founder of Gallo Wine Bar
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Sommelier Mandy Chin has been in the industry for over 10 years
For International Women’s Day, Gallo Wine Bar partnered with Lillet to curate a high tea set that pairs perfectly with the apéritif wine. Sommelier Mandy Chin co-founded the wine bar six years ago.
With a cheery disposition, Chin speaks enthusiastically about her time in the industry, sharing that her time working at an Italian restaurant that served Italian wines sparked her interest in becoming a sommelier.
The seasoned wine expert shares her drink of choice and some of her most memorable pours to date.
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Above Lillet and Gallo Wine Bar have collaborated this International Women's Day
Lillet and Gallo Wine Bar have collaborated this International Women's Day
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Most memorable pour
A corked Sassicaia 2012 kept for a long-awaited celebration.
Tipple for a Tuesday
Sybille Kuntz Mosel-Riesling Spatlese.
Sun, sea and…
Chilly Rosé. More specifically, Domaine Maby Tavel Prima Donna Rosé.
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Above Mandy Chin, sommelier at Gallo Wine Bar
Mandy Chin, sommelier at Gallo Wine Bar
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Wine of the moment
I’d pair different wines with different moments. For example, German Kabinett Riesling with dim sum, Spanish Rioja Rose with century eggs, Prosecco with barbecue, Leyda Valley Pinot Noir with Chinese New Year dinner, and Piedmont Moscato d’Asti with mooncakes.
What's one bottle you're saving for a really big moment?
Domaine de la Romanée Conti.
A special something
They are all a special something to me, whether because of the aroma, the history, the moment I had it, or the people I shared it with!
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Above Lillet was served at the International Women's Day event hosted at Gallo Wine Bar
Lillet was served at the International Women's Day event hosted at Gallo Wine Bar
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Bottle to bring to a dinner party
Bubbles, such as Veuve Clicquot.
What’s in your cellar?
A selection. Some for day-to-day, some for special occasions, some for collection, and some to keep for parallel tasting with newer vintages.
Last glass you’ve had
Lillet Blanc, paired with Sichuan mapo tofu!
If not wine then what?
Brandy.
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Katelyn is the dining and travel editor of Malaysia and Indonesia. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she offers readers an inside look at the movers and shakers in Asia’s growing food and beverage industry.
