Author and Traveller
David Bowden grew up close to the famous Hunter Valley wine region in New South Wales, Australia. While at university, like so many other students, he visited the wine estates there - it was an era of complimentary tastings. So began a lifelong love affair with wine. Over the decades, he has visited wine estates on every continent except Antarctica (do they make Eiswein there?) and has written about these experiences for numerous publications around the world. He is also the author of several travel books, including –
Author of GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS IN ASIA (2022).
Author of GREAT RAILWAY JOURNEYS IN AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND -
fully revised and updated 2023.
Author of Blue Skies Travel Guide Langkawi – published 2022.
Author of Blue Skies Travel Guide Borneo - published 2018.
AUTHOR of books in the Enchanting Series - Indonesia, Penang, Bali & Lombok, Langkawi, Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo, Vietnam and Australia.
All published by John Beaufoy Publishing
Entrepreneur, Editor & Reluctant Beer Avoider
Stefan Pertz started his working life rather early. At 16, while most teenagers were busy being teenagers, he was already pulling shifts in local bars. Being naturally curious – and apparently unwilling to accept that “this is what we serve” was a satisfactory answer – he began exploring the wines being poured. It was the beginning of a fascination that has stayed with him ever since.
And yes, there is a twist decorating the story: Stefan is German, but given the choice between a beer and a refreshing white wine, he will quite happily reach for the wine.
His curiosity eventually made its way into academia. His MBA thesis explored terroir and its influence on the branding of alcoholic beverages – proof that even his studies could not keep wine out of the conversation.
Stefan has lived and worked in six countries, with much of his career taking him across Asia. His first overseas assignment brought him to Hong Kong, where he served as the on-site project manager for the new airport at Chek Lap Kok, supervising the installation of furniture in the departure hall.
Over the years, his career has taken a few interesting turns – from international management and business development to publishing, media, commercial vehicles, road safety and, of course, wine.
Food Explorer, Stylist & Firm Believer in White Wine
Some people travel to see the sights. Jacqueline Tan travels to see what is being cooked.
A genuine food lover, Jacqueline has always been fascinated by the way food brings people together – and by the fact that the same ingredient can become something completely different depending on who is holding the knife, where they come from and what they grew up eating.
Her travels have therefore become something of a culinary education. Rather than simply ticking destinations off a map, she likes to discover local cooking styles, flavours and traditions. Markets, kitchens, street food stalls and restaurants all have something to teach, and Jacqueline is an enthusiastic student.
Her interest in food naturally led her into food styling, where the challenge is not merely to make something taste good, but to make it look irresistible before the first bite.
At Spill My Wine, Jacqueline puts the F into F&B. She is now expanding her knowledge of wine and exploring that wonderful space where food and wine meet. And while the learning continues, she already has one principle firmly established: Everything goes with white wine.
Perhaps that is not yet an internationally recognised wine-pairing philosophy. But Jacqueline is working on it.
The Web, Technology, Malaysia, Germany and anything else what popped into my head.
More than 12 years of experience working with Websites
Specialized in Joomla & WordPress and YOOtheme Pro
Extensive experience with projects for businesses, associations, and non-profit organizations
International project experience across Europe and Asia
I love Pop- and modern Art.