IMAGINE being whisked away to a dream getaway in Italy simply by sipping on a glass of crisp and fruity Prosecco.

That's exactly the bespoke experience that The Travel Club+'s loyal customers and special guests enjoyed at "First Class: Exploring the World Through Wine," an intimate and exclusive wine-tasting event held at its flagship branch at Shangri-La Plaza last May 31, 2024, in partnership with Elevaj Wine Experts.

Oly Ruiz, a Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 expert, and host Jackie Go, with a WSET 2 certification from Elevaj Wine Experts, led the journey through the art of wine in popular regions like Italy, France and the USA — where Napa Valley is home.

Ruiz shared a useful tip on wine pairings, saying that the best food to pair with the wine of your destination is usually also the area's local cuisine.

Luggage from the same origins as the wines was also showcased to the guests, making them the perfect partners for culinary travel.

This event is co-presented by Briggs & Riley, Delsey Paris, Piquadro, and Primer Group of Companies in partnership with Elevaj Wine Experts.

Special thanks to our sponsors: Styling by Neve, Travel Blue and Grazing Box MNL.

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