This certainly looks like an action packed year end. We try our best to keep our heads above water. Some of the events are final, however many details can only be communicated at a later stage. For below, please email kim@winegarage.asia , and we will send you the full information as soon as they become available. Before we start off with what is happening in September, please save the below dates, if you are keen to meet some of the stars of the wine scene:
- October 25-26th William Downie and Patrick Sullivan, Victoria, Australia
- November 4-5th Eulogio Pomares of Zarate, Rias Baixas, Spain
- November 7th Rock me Amadeus, or the great Schnitzel feast (Gaysorn)
- November 8th Numen series dinner by Johannes Zillinger and Patrick Martens (Riedel Wine Bar)
- November 19-20th Domaine des Enfants from Cotes Catalanes, south of France
- November 22 Rajat Parr, one of the best palates on earth, and winemaker of Sandhi, Domaine de la Cote and Evenings Lands, USA
- Dec 12-16 Wonderfruit Festival in Pattaya
Saturday, August 31, 2019
A dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya river. Board the Manohra at the Anantara Riverside 630pm, and enjoy the lights, delights and organic, biodynamic wine until 930pm. Seats are thb 2,900 net per person. Let us know and we will book for you at a special rate.
Wednesday, September 4th, 2019
The recently renovated Appia in Sukhumvit Soi 31 if offering night of southern Italian specialties. Chef Miro’s will prepare a special menu and you will be able to enjoy organic wines from Marco Carpineti in Lazio, Fattoria La Rivolta in Campanio and an unsual amphora aged Nero d’Avola from Brash Higgins in McLaren Vale, Australia. To book please call 02 261 2056.
Thursday, September 5th, 2019
Portugal Rising at Funky Lam Kitchen, Thonglor 11. Come meet Adam and Leila, who can tell you a little about some of the juicy tipples coming out of Portugal, and its not Port wine. Savior a pet nat by Aphros, mineral white by Anselmo Mendes and Niepoort, densely fruited red by Zambujeiro, and also the versatile Madeira from Barbeito, which can be served as an aperitif or cocktail. To book please call tel 02 050 0469.
Saturday, September 7th, 2019
As part of the extensive World Gourmet Fair week, Wine Garage has paired a couple of wines for the menu of one Michelin star dinner by Virtus from Paris. Cocktails at 7pm and seats are thb 7,500++ each including wine pairing. To book please call 02126 8866 Ext. 1707 or email wgf.asia@anantara.com
Saturday, September 14th, 2019
“Pop and Pour” at Siwilai City Club (Central Embassy) is a sneak peak into the world of unconventional wines: wines that you are likely to find when dining out in Paris, London, New York or Tokyo. We have laid out a range of 16 wines, according to the vineyard management and winemaking philosophy. You can take your time to explore each table, taste and discuss the nuances that these living wines bring to the palate, with good food and tunes to be accompanied during the event. More importantly, we hope you enjoy yourself and have a great time!
Tickets available at the door and on ticketmelon.com. Act fast as this a a limited capacity event!
Saturday, September 14th, 2019
The second installation of the Moon & Wine series at Char, Indigo Hotel on Wireless Road offers biodynamic wine and a 7-course menu. To make your reservations call Tel 02 207 4999, or let us know, we can assist. Special price is thb 3,000++ for set or you can also enjoy the dishes and wines a la carte. The pairing this time is with wines from Christoph Hoch, Domaine Goisot, Claus Preisinger, Brash Higgins, Patrick Sullivan, Domaine de la Chevalerie, and Equipo Navazos.
Saturday, September 14th, 2019
Issan Classic Vol 2 features homeboy Chalee Kader of 100 Mahaseth with Chef Num from Samuay & Sons in Udon, as well the Bossman, Por Sawat, from Khonkaen. Together they will dig deep into the Northeastern culture. To book please call Tel 02-235-0023. Guaranteed fun and adventure! Set menu is thb 2,400 per person.
Saturday, September 21st, 2019
Our next wine workshop at Another Story, EMQuartier, will be a joint event with Kad Kokao, the dedicatedly Thai chocolate maker off Suan Plu road. Together we will be tasting and talking about the sourcing of these fine beans, and also the sweet and fortified wines that accompany them. Session starts at 530pm and ends before 7pm. We will be tasting a 20 year old Loire sweet, Madeira, Port wine and Sherry. To book, seats are thb 1,000 each, please email anotherstory@themall.co.th
Hope this is of interest, and see you soon!