Wine and dine at the Mago Wine Lounge

MANILA, Philippines - If anything, wine is best described by the region it hails from: the Bordeauxs, the Ports, the Champagnes, all the great vintages from Napa, the wine country in Australia, and other unique locations across the world. In as much as people are inextricably tied to their country of origin, so too is a good glass of Syrah.

It takes a truly devoted team of wine lovers —  not only sommeliers, connoisseurs, and gourmands, but also everyday aficionados  — to establish a true haven that showcases the varied elements of wine. Far beyond an impressive and diverse selection, both art and science must come together in the same way the food perfectly paired with  wine forms an unforgettable taste experience. 

This was the vision that the people behind Magosaburo shared when they conceived the Mago Wine Lounge.

“It was quite a challenge when executive chef Motomatsu and I brainstormed to create the menu, ” says  Abigail Tabuchi-Sumida, president of Inshock Philippines, the company behind Magosaburo and the Mago Wine Lounge. “We had several breakthrough moments, that’s for sure. In the end, when the flavors come together, it is very clear that our efforts paid off.”

Lending his expertise to this venture is internationally renowned wine connoisseur Denny Wang, who serves as executive consultant to the Mago Wine Lounge.  “The Mago Wine Lounge is predicated on a single, underlying thought: enhancing a wine lover’s experience by engaging all of the senses,” he says. “As such, the Mago Wine Lounge was built entirely with wine in mind, from the décor, the cuisine, to the lighting. We had to create a space that complemented the superb selection that we individually hand-picked.”

Finding an ideal balance between a modern feel and laid-back comfort was likewise a priority for the Mago Wine Lounge. “The technology that we’ve adopted in order to ensure the quality of our wines is truly cutting-edge,” Tabuchi-Sumida points out. “Every step from handling, storage, and even serving follows a strict quality control protocol. We are as much a wine lab as we are a wine lounge.” The Mago Wine Lounge is located at the second floor of Magosaburo, Fort Pointe 2, The Fort Strip.  For information, call 856-0795.