Singapore’s largest consumer wine fair, The Grape Escape, returns on 12 October 2025 at PARKROYAL on Beach Road, offering the public a rare chance to explore the world of wine side by side with industry professionals. First launched in 2018 as the public-facing extension of the Singapore National Sommelier Competition, the fair has quickly become a cornerstone of the country’s wine calendar.
This year’s theme, “Progeny and Prodigies”, pairs heritage with innovation, inviting guests to taste from more than 50 exhibitor booths, meet legendary winemakers and rising stars, and take part in interactive masterclasses and professional tasting demonstrations. The fair expects to welcome 400–500 attendees, from sommeliers and trade partners to students, media, and wine lovers.
Bottles & Bottles, the homegrown retailer celebrating its 21st anniversary, reprises its role as main sponsor for the third consecutive year. Visitors can expect exclusive first tastes of Canada’s Arterra Wines, including Le Clos Jordanne’s Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, Jackson-Triggs sparkling wines, and Inniskillin’s world-famous Icewine, alongside French classics from AdVini’s Burgundy and Rhône Valley estates such as Maison Champy and Clos de l’Oratoire des Papes, plus Champagne Jeeper.
The programme also includes a masterclass highlight, “Niagara in a Glass,” at 3.15pm led by Randy Dufour, VP of Arterra Wines Canada. With more than 25 years of experience and a role in pioneering Canadian Icewine’s entry into Asia, Dufour will guide participants through the cool-climate wines of Niagara, from taut Chardonnay to the honeyed depth of Icewine.
Pre-Fair events
Canadian Wine Dinner: A Taste of the Niagara @ 5ON25 Andaz $168 [Book]
Date: 10 October 2025 (Friday)
Time: 7pm
Venue: 5 on 25, 5 Fraser St. Level 25 Andaz, Singapore 189354
Wine lovers are invited to immerse themselves in an elegant evening that spotlights three heralded Niagara estates: Inniskillin, Le Clos Jordanne, and Jackson-Triggs. These Canadian icons will be paired with a six-course contemporary Chinese dining menu, crafted to showcase how cool-climate varietals marry Asian flavours.
Inniskillin Icewine Cocktail Craft Workshop [Book]
Date: 11 Oct 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Venue: The Pineapple Room, Capella Singapore - 1 The Knolles, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098297
Have a hands-on session to discover the art of mixing cocktails infused with Inniskillin Icewine. Guided by expert mixologists, participants will work with premium tools and ingredients to craft refined icewine cocktails within the luxurious Capella Singapore that offers both education and indulgence.
Singapore National Sommelier Competition
Running alongside the fair, the 16th Singapore National Sommelier Competition (SNSC) showcases the country’s top sommeliers in a test of tasting, service, and creativity. Since its founding in 2009, the SNSC has crowned 15 champions, each helping raise the standards of Singapore’s wine service culture.
The 2025 edition will see organisation led by 2023 champion Celine Jung (Deputy Wine Director, Park90) and 2024 champion Jerry Teng (Senior Sommelier, Praelum Wine Bistro), under the guidance of Kevin Lu MS, the international chief judge presiding this year.
Competition rounds are scheduled as follows:
- Preliminary Round: 24 August 2025 (Sunday)
- Semi-Finals: 11 October 2025 (Sunday)
- Finals: 12 October 2025 (Sunday), 1pm-4pm at PARKROYAL on Beach Road
The Grape Escape & Singapore National Sommelier Competition Finals
Date: 12 October 2025 (Sunday)
Time: 11am – 4pm
Venue: PARKROYAL on Beach Road, 7500 Beach Road, S199519
Tickets: Single at S$78; Group of 10 at S$702. Ticket grants full access to both the fair and SNSC Finals. Buy The Grape Escape tickets here.
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