Vivino Tastemaker: Understanding Structure in Wines

What does structure really mean in wine — and how do you taste the difference?

Join us for an evening that puts the question to the glass. At this edition of Vivino Tastemakers, we explore one of the most fundamental questions in wine: how do we evaluate the structure of the wine using six different wines from 2 of the most famous wine producing countries – France & Italy.

Structure in wine refers to the framework of elements you experience as you drink — the acidity, tannin, body, finish and how balanced these elements come together. Structure is what gives a wine its backbone and identity — and once you start appreciating it, every glass tells a different story.

Your host for the evening is Josh Lim — Vivino's #2 Reviewer in Singapore, Italian Wine Scholar, Certified Specialist of Wine, and WSET Level 3 certified. Josh brings a sharp palate, deep knowledge, and the ability to make any wine lover — beginner or experienced — feel right at home.

The Lineup

•⁠ ⁠NV Coutier Tradition Brut — Champagne, France

•⁠ ⁠2022 Domaine Belargus Anjou Noir — Loire Valley, France (White)

•⁠ ⁠2022 La Croix Saint Christophe Saint-Émilion Grand Cru — Bordeaux, France

•⁠ ⁠⁠2020 Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Superiore Ripasso Ca' del Laito — Veneto, Italy

•⁠ ⁠2021 Castelli Martinozzi Brunello di Montalcino — Tuscany, Italy

•⁠ ⁠Mystery bottle!

Tickets

• Single: $45 per person
• Duo Bundle: $85 for 2 (save $5)

Event Details
Date: Thursday, 27 August 2026
Time: 7pm – 8pm
Venue: Vivino Wine Bar @ Raffles City Shopping Centre, 252 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179103