The Philippines bursts with a tropical vitality fit for any escapist’s fantasy, vino in hand. But as we approach the peak of the heat, our favourite bottles may take the back seat in favour of lighter, more refreshing picks. Enter the snazzy, in-vogue beverage taking the world by storm: natural wine.
“Natural wine is very refreshing because of its lower alcohol content and lighter body,” muses wine educator, Chie Gatchalian. “Even natural red wines can be enjoyed at the height of summer.” Since 2010, Gatchalian has indulged her oenophile proclivities—a zeal that took her to Ho Chi Minh City, where she’d fly to Hong Kong and attend classes at the Asian Wine Service &
