There is certainly a wide range of beef around for carnivores to embellish, and one of them must be the free-range Cape Grim from Tasmania. Steve Craig, owner of Accidental Butcher, explained the uniqueness of the forgotten cuts and how to prepare them, while Blair Mathieson, chef at Quince – Eatery & Bar grillled themContinue reading “Skirts, rumps & deep reds”
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Paradigm Hill Pinot Noir 2002
Oh yeah! I hope no wine snob will ever dismiss Australian wines again! Of course the million bottle brand will not do it for you, but cooler Yarra and Mornington Peninsula in Victoria certainly bring forth stylish Pinots and Syrah (yes not Shiraz!). Made in minute quantities by a scientist, George Mihaly, this perfectly mature Paradigm HillContinue reading “Paradigm Hill Pinot Noir 2002”
Thomas Henry, new age sodas
Thomas Henry, as you all know, was the chap who invented soda water in England in 1773! But it took some quality-minded Germans to come up with this name for new age, or better, adult sodas in 2010. These are intensely flavored mixers for great long drinks, made from choice herbs and other ingredients. GotContinue reading “Thomas Henry, new age sodas”
Philippe Alliet Chinon Coteau de Noiré 2005
Wines from the Loire, I wished there is more around in this part of the world! Have always been eagerly awaiting years to pass by before opening a bottle of Bourgeuil or Chinon from producers like Charles Joguet, Couly Dutheuil, Pierre Jacques Druet, Yannick Amirault, and of course Clos Rougeard in Saumur. And thisContinue reading “Philippe Alliet Chinon Coteau de Noiré 2005”
Dönnhoff Riesling Hermannshöhle 2007
This is one of the best, the grandest, of all dry Riesling made in Germany. A wine touched by the light hands of Helmut Dönnhoff, and now Cornelius his son, whom I just met at Prowein in Düsseldorf. Unfortunately I waited too long to open this vintage, and the acidity wasn’t around any longerContinue reading “Dönnhoff Riesling Hermannshöhle 2007”
Ruggeri Prosecco Vecchie Viti 2011
The sparkling wine category has grown rapidly in Thailand over the past 3 or 4 years, and the big winner has been Prosecco. To keep prices reasonable, many lower grade Spumanti made their way into the country, leaving experienced wine drinkers now waiving off their hands to the sound of Prosecco. The truth is thisContinue reading “Ruggeri Prosecco Vecchie Viti 2011”
Veyder Malberg Gruner Veltliner Hochrain
I have always been a fan of Austrian wines, in particular the lighter-styled Gruner Veltliners and Rieslings from the Wachau in Lower Austria. Over the years, the pricier and highly rated wines designated “Smaragd”, have become fuller, clocking in above 13.5% ABV and making it quite difficult to finish a bottle, at least for me.Continue reading “Veyder Malberg Gruner Veltliner Hochrain”
Bogedal Beer, Denmark
This micro-brewery produces about 70,000 bottles annually and can be compared to a wine in its complexity. The pre-industrial age style beer produced from gravity flow is unfiltered and un-pasteurized, leaving behind a complex, deep and delicate yet strong, rich beer. The producers puts all emphasis on quality and you can see in on the selectionContinue reading “Bogedal Beer, Denmark”
Cote Rotie, Rhone
Even after years of drinking my way through the various intoxicating appellations of the Rhone Valley, I continue to be mesmerized by the wines from the Northern section, especially those from the steep sloped vineyards of Cote Rotie, located above the town of Ampuis and equal to the size of Hua Hin Hills Vineyard inContinue reading “Cote Rotie, Rhone”
Percebes & Blanco
The extreme weather along the Atlantic coast almost cancelled this event, but thanks to Fresh Direct a first barnacle tasting in Bangkok was made possible. Saline and juicy, this creature from the rock is really unique. After a quick boil, it can be devoured by itself or dipped in roasted garlic aioli as Quince’s ChefContinue reading “Percebes & Blanco”