 | | Our members enjoyed an extraordinary wine tasting experience at Watson’s Wine Bar on 22 January night. Master Sommelier Arnaud Bardary guided us through a selection from top vineyards across the Americas — Argentina, Canada, Chile and the United States, sampling a range of exquisite reds, whites and ice wine from famous regions including Colchagua, Limari, Mendoza, Napa Valley and Ontario.
Bardary explained that a wine’s character is shaped by factors such as climate, soil and production techniques, emphasizing that there is no single “best wine in the world.”
“The best wine,” he concluded, “is simply the one you most enjoy drinking.”
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 | | As we enter 2026, understanding the shifting dynamics of U.S. policy is vital given its significant influence on the global economy.
At the Americas Committee meeting on 15 January, Will Denyer, Partner and Chief U.S. Economist at Gavekal, provided a detailed assessment of the key factors shaping the economic outlook. His analysis covered critical areas, including the Federal Reserve’s latest moves and the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on President Donald Trump’s tariff measures. Together with the Committee, he also examined the wider consequences of growing geopolitical tensions and their potential effects on international markets.
Special thanks to Committee Vice Chairman Simon Chan for hosting the session at his firm, Dorsey & Whitney LLP.
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