Shaking Seasons Cocktails

Gede Subagiada has been seen flairing the bottles in a variety of bars over the years. He’s one of the best which was proven last month at the prestigious Free Style Bartending Competition 2007 held locally where he won the 1st Prize. Continue »

Summer Wines – Make Me Feel Fine

When you close your eyes and picture summer, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I imagine myself sitting back on the beach enjoying the sunset with a glass of fresh and crispy Sauvignon Blanc in the company of friends and family. This is my Summer Wine. Continue »

A Sayan Thirst

Next time you find yourself wandering around the Sayan Valley and Ridge, near Ubud, and the day trip is getting a tad thirsty; why not stop by Four Seasons Sayan for a refreshing and invigorating cocktail at the spectacular lobby bar or Ayung Terrace restaurant? Wayan Suambara showed FRV what you can expect to find and, if you would like to try it at home, how to make it. Continue »

Wines and Gold Medals

FRV this edition goes looking for the olympics of the wine world. How do the wine competitions work, how are they judged, and what are they looking for? Herman von Bernhardi takes a look in the back room to find out. Continue »

The Great Australian Grape

FRV heads to the country north of Melbourne to discover one of the best wine growing regions in Australia. Continue »

Corks And Wine Stoppers

Resident FRV wine critic Herman von Bernardhi is a traditionalist when it comes to using corks to stop the flow, but is it the best way to store our best wines? Read on and find out more. Continue »

Hu’u Bar Cocktails

Hu’u Bar and Restaurant remains one of the most stylish and popular bars in Bali. One of the high points is the way they make their quality drinks. Here Ms Yani, one of Hu’u’s saucier bartenders, mixes FRV two of their most favorite Cocktails. Continue »