London-born Private Members’ Wine Club 67 Pall Mall Opens in Singapore
Media and members of the new wine club 67 Pall mall were welcomed to the newly-refurbished space this week in the 15,000 sq ft penthouse of the Shaw Centre. The club, founded by Grant Ashton, is located in the former private residence of Tan Sri Dr Runme Shaw, with the penthouse space spanning the entire 27th and 28th floors of Shaw Centre, offering 270-degree views of the Orchard cityscape.
With the club becoming a Chamber member during their Singapore launch preparations, our Deputy Executive Director, Lucy Haydon, joined club members in celebrating the launch this week, ably hosted by the London site's General Manager, Mark Watts.
Set to become a marquee attraction for lovers of fine wine and food across Asia, membership to the Club allows access to a collection of 5,000 wines, of which 1,000 are available by the glass – the biggest and most diverse wine list in Southeast Asia.
In the former ballroom now stands the Clubroom and the Restaurant, with a staggering six-metre floor-to-ceiling wine tower, as seen in the images above. This houses the biggest wine list in Southeast Asia, storing thousands of bottles of the Club’s collection of premium wines, in perfect conditions. Flanked opposite is a whisky wall with a display of 430 bottles, an allusion to the Whisky Bar that lies above. Also situated on the 27th floor is the event space, with modular walls that are capable of hosting anything from intimate private dining to large receptions to masterclasses. The rooms can host up to 120 people and feature comprehensive AV systems as well as breath-taking views overlooking Orchard 3 Road. Surrounding the entire Club is a rooftop terrace garden adorned with ornamentals and edibles, used in the dishes created by the culinary team.
Not only are the world's finest and rarest wines within reach, but the underlying premise of the Club is to also make wine more affordable. It allows unprecedented access to fine wines that excite, challenge and captivate Members. Master of Wine Richard Hemming, Head of Wine for Asia has built a world-class, 15-strong sommelier team in Singapore, led by Head Sommelier Roberto Duran. Roberto was part of the opening team of the London Club and had previous stints in Michelin-starred restaurants in Singapore, including Joël Robuchon and Bacchanalia. The decades of wine experience shared among the wine team rivals that of the London Club, and it set to lead the charge in Singapore’s thriving wine scene.
Apart from eye-opening masterclasses by world-renowned experts, Members can also expect fascinating themed dinners, explorative tastings and casual socials. The Club aims to foster an environment where people can feel comfortable to try new wines, ask questions, and expand their vinous horizons through the in-house sommeliers and fellow Members. With fine wine comes fine food, and 67 Pall Mall Singapore’s kitchen will offer the biggest menu offering among all its Clubs. Led by Head Chef Alex Zhu, who has honed his French and British culinary sensibilities from stints at Marco Pierre White’s The English House, Daniel Boulud’s DB Bistro and Les Amis group’s Au Jardin, the Club offers all-day dining of signature dishes from the London Club as well as Asian-inspired dishes. With attention to the seasonality of quality produce, traditional recipes and modern techniques combine to create the Club’s signature dishes.
As part of the opening festivities, 67 Pall Mall Singapore will host a series of landmark wine events hosted by world-renowned experts. The Expert Series will consist of weekends filled with masterclasses and free-pour brunches starting with Master of Wine and Burgundy expert Jasper Morris from 11 to 13 March 2022; the 'world's most informed and accomplished expert on the wines of Bordeaux' Jane Anson, from 18 to 20 March; and celebrated forerunning wine writer Jancis Robinson MW from 1 to 3 April – each of whom has contributed extensively to shaping the vinous world.