{"id":2880,"date":"2023-10-11T12:33:43","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T11:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/?p=2880"},"modified":"2023-10-11T13:34:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T12:34:59","slug":"melody-wong-be-brave-be-strong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/nz\/melody-wong-be-brave-be-strong\/","title":{"rendered":"Melody Wong: be brave, be strong"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Melody Wong, director of wine at The Peninsula, London &#8211; the most awaited hotel opening in 2023 &#8211; explains the importance of sensations and how to enhance your wine experience.<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2020 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3.png 1470w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-1024x209.png 1024w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/3-768x157.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1470px) 100vw, 1470px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>Fine wine and dining are Melody Wong&#8217;s life. With over a decade&#8217;s experience in buying wines for some of the most renowned 5-star hotels, she has just designed the drinks portfolio for London&#8217;s new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peninsula.com\/en\/london\/5-star-luxury-hotel-belgravia\">Peninsula<\/a> hotel.<\/p>\n<p>Impeccable both in the way she presents herself and her knowledge of wine and hospitality. Melody Wong is admired by peers and guests and there&#8217;s not much she doesn&#8217;t know about wine in a high-end hospitality environment. Her experience saw her recognised as the top first female sommelier in the UK at the <a href=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/top-100-sommeliers\/results-2023\/\">Top 100 Sommeliers<\/a> this year.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>While London is a mature market, often we sommeliers know what works and what doesn\u2019t. It is important for me to have the courage to not play it so safe. Be more creative. Braver.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;After opening three top hotels and restaurants, I feel that the biggest challenge is to challenge myself,&#8221; she reveals with characteristic humility. &#8220;While London is a mature market, often we sommeliers know what works and what doesn\u2019t. It is important for me to have the courage to not play it so safe. Be more creative. Braver.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3160\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3160 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Peninsula-London-Restaurants.png\" alt=\"Restaurants at The Peninsula, London\" width=\"1280\" height=\"715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Peninsula-London-Restaurants.png 1280w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Peninsula-London-Restaurants-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Peninsula-London-Restaurants-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Peninsula-London-Restaurants-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Restaurants at The Peninsula, London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When setting about building a new list for such a prominent launch Wong says that she &#8220;invests lots of time focussing on layout and design. I believe in the visitor experience\u00a1 which is often underrated. Attention to the wine list\u2019s layout, font size, texture and thickness of the paper, all enhance the overall experience.&#8221; She emphasises, &#8220;For the wine selection \u2013 quality is always the key.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She also believes that &#8220;balance is extremely important. You have to include a range of prices, preferences, and at the same time, satisfy a vast range of palates. While creating a wine list, I like to have\u00a0 a\u00a0 fresh pairs of eyes to look at the draft. They have to be wine connoisseurs and occasional drinkers&#8217; because their opinions help me to understand what a wine list lacks.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3146\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3146\" style=\"width: 837px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3146 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_3408.jpg\" alt=\"Melody Wong\" width=\"837\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_3408.jpg 837w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_3408-300x253.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_3408-768x648.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3146\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Melody Wong, wine director at The Peninsula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5>Sensations of belonging<\/h5>\n<p>When it comes to enjoying a glass of wine at The Peninsula, London Wong hopes that &#8220;all our guests feel a sense of belonging. We focus a lot on the detail. Sensations; what they see, lighting and wine list layout. Touch; texture and paper thickness. And what they hear; the music and how we present the list. These are all little steps before the guest enjoys their first sip of wine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It is essential to add value to the whole wine experience.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For Wong, her job always makes her feel special. &#8220;We are able to create memories and emotions thanks to our work \u2013 this applies to both guests and colleagues.&#8221; Her ideal team has to be &#8220;very passionate about perfection and detail, whilst still being open-minded, not fearful of change. They have to have a &#8220;let\u2019s do it&#8221; approach.&#8221; She feels that everyone in the team should be free to share their ideas and suggestions. &#8220;It is great to create a healthy environment where a sommelier is encouraged to have personality and passion when dealing with the guests,&#8221; she adds.<\/p>\n<h5>Memories of mother<\/h5>\n<p>&#8220;My first memories of wine are of my mother, &#8221; Wong reveals when asked about how she got into wine. &#8220;When she ocassionally drank she always had a little pocketbook on hand on how to taste\u00a0 Back then it was rather unusual, wine was not a popular beverage in Asian back in 90s.&#8221; This ignited a curiousity in her about the flavours in wine &#8220;leading me to become interested in learning about it,&#8221; she says.<\/p>\n<p>Following a stint at university in Switzerland, she moved to London with the aim of becoming a sommelier. &#8220;Despite having very little knowledge and experience, I was very fortunate to be offered my first position as commis sommelier at a 5-star hotel,&#8221; she says. Her journey in wine had only just begun. Ten years later she is at the helm of the entire wine experience for The Peninsula, London, who knows what her next 5-star challenge will be.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3162\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3162 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Peninsula-London-Exterior-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Peninsula London\" width=\"690\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Peninsula-London-Exterior-1.jpg 690w, https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/The-Peninsula-London-Exterior-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The newly opened Peninsula hotel London<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><b>Where you can drink at The Peninsula<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Guests can enjoy a glass at one of 3 restaurants and 2 bars.<\/p>\n<h3>Canton Blue<\/h3>\n<p>Offering a wide range of Chinese Baijiu (traditional rice-made beverage). The most popular spirit consumed in the world but yet to be introduce to the UK market from the Far East. Wong has designed a number of Baiju Flights and by-the-glass options, alongside the wine list it is packed with wines from small, quality producers to discover,\u00a0 plus The Peninsula signature pairing of Peking duck with aged <a href=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/en-rama-season-is-the-moment-to-give-sherry-a-go\/\">sherry<\/a>. &#8220;Not to missed,&#8221; says Wong.<\/p>\n<h3>The Lobby<\/h3>\n<p>The heart of the hotel. The restaurant offers a great list of rare and unique champagne and English sparkling wine. Wong reveals, &#8220;We also have some interesting projects in discussion which will provide dynamic experiences soon to be announced.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Brooklands Restaurant &amp; bar<\/h3>\n<p>An extensive list with plenty of classic regions but also some fun wines to discover and old vintages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/sponsors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sommelieredit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1470\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melody Wong, director of wine at The Peninsula, London &#8211; the most awaited hotel opening in 2023 &#8211; explains the importance of sensations and how to enhance your wine 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