Starting next week, we will be kicking off our own proverbial harvest celebrations here in Bangkok by highlighting and showcasing a huge array of wines through workshops, classes, and tastings at the Les Vendanges event hosted by Gaysorn and Riedel Wine Bar.
Throughout the week of the 11th to the 16th, Wine Garage is hosting two different masterclasses on wine, one paired with unique savory and sweet courses from the team at Riedel Wine Bar.
Coming Monday the 11th, our Portfolio Manager Ottara will be teaching a class all about French natural wine, covering everything from its past, present, and the future of burgeoning category. As well, he will discuss and share his theories and techniques for pairing and savoring all of these exciting flavors.
French Naturals Lineup
•Marie Thibault ‘La Roue Qui Tourne’ 2021 (Chenin Blanc Petillant Naturel from the Loire)
•Lise & Bertrand Jousset ‘Premier Rendezvous’ 2017 (Chenin Blanc from the Loire)
•Achilée ‘Hespéridé’ NV (Skin Contact Gewurztraminer from Alsace)
•La Grange Tiphaine ‘La Bécarre’ 2020 (Cabernet Franc from the Loire)
•Bénédicte & Stéphane Tissot ‘D.D.’ 2020 (Pinot Noir, Poulsard, and Trousseau from Jura)
Wednesday the 13th, Wine Garage founder Kim Wachtveitl will be presenting a class on the luxurious world of Iberian fortified wines, presenting a lineup of Madeira, Port and Sherry which will transport you back in time. These are accompanied by innovative tapas created specifically by Chef Patrick Martens of the Riedel Wine Bar.
Iberian Fortified Lineup and respective pairings:
•Valdespino Fino Inocente NV, Sherry | Truffled Baby Peaches & Iberico Bellota Ham
•Equipo Navazos La Bota de Manzanilla 113 NV, Sherry | Crispy Artichokes & Xato Salsa
•Equipo Navazos La Bota de Amontillado 95 NV, Sherry | Grilled Pork Belly & Madras Curry & Asparagus
•Barbeito Single Harvest 2008, Madeira | Tete de Moine, Fish Sauce Caramel & Cacao Nibs
•Niepoort Port Late Bottled Vintage 2017, Port Wine | Salted Chocolate & Truffle Ganache
To finish out the week, Gaysorn will be hosting Wine Garage, along with the Cloud Wine team, to showcase over 20 different labels at our own booths between 15th to 16th Sep. Come either day for an informal tasting and chatting, and finding great deals along the way.
Wine Garage Booth Lineup
Hannes Sabathi Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Styria, Austria
Larry Cherubino Pedestal Chardonnay 2020, Margaret River, Australia
Rudi Rabl Steinhaus Rote Erde Reserve (Riesling) 2017, Kamptal, Austria
Alain Geoffroy Chablis 2021, Burgundy, France
M Chapoutier Grange de Mirabelles (Viognier) 2021, Rhone Valley, France
Atlan & Artisan Lazar (Monastrell) 2018, Yecla, Spain
Domaine Altugnac Cote Pierre Lys (Pinot Noir) 2020, Languedoc, France
Lorenzo Begali Tigiolo (Corvina, Cab Sauv Appasimento) 2018, Veneto, Italy
Chateau Saturnin Medoc (Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Merlot) 2009, Bordeaux, France
Bardi D’Alquier La Maison Jaune (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre) 2016, Languedoc, France Domaine des Enfants L’Arme du L’Ame (Syrah, Grenache) 2012, Roussillon, France
Cloud Wine Booth Lineup
Achillee Pepin Petillant Naturel (Muscat / Auxerrois) NV, Alsace, France
Bordatto Basa Jaun Cidre (Sparkling apple wine) 2021, Basque, France
Alpamanta Chardonnay (Skin Contact) 2021, Mendoza, Argentina
Michael Gindl Flora Riesling 2021, Weinviertel, Austria
Cambridge Road Grigio 2022, Martinborough, New Zealand
Nevio Scala Blanko (Garganega Blend) NV, Veneto, Italy
Jumpin Juice Sunset (Sauv Blanc / Cab Sauv) Rosé NV, Western Australia, Australia
Clos du Tue Boeuf Vin Rouge (Gamay) 2020, Loire, France
Johannes Trapl Zweigelt 2021, Carnuntum, Austria
Clos Fantine Faugeres Tradition (Carignan Blend) 2017, Languedoc, France
For booking information please feel free to contact Gaysorn and Riedel Wine Bar at 02 656 1133, message them on Line @riedelbkk, or find them on FB at Riedel Restaurant & Wine Cellar. We hope to see you next week and celebrate harvest with you Bangkok style!