Chris Mercier of Wine & Spirit IQ will host this zoom tasting on Thursday August 26th – starting at 630pm. He will share general content about the tiniest of French appellations, and cover the following 5 wines from Stephane Tissot’s stable: Chardonnay Patchwork 2018 Arbois Savagnin 2016 Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2018 Trousseau Singulier 2018 andContinue reading “Domaine Tissot Zoom tasting Aug 26th, 2021”
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Glorious whites by Eulogio Pomares, Rias Baixas
It’s hard to believe that bottles from this region rarely made an appearance outside of Galicia until the 1990s. But once restaurants in London and New York got a taste for these thirst quenching and aromatic dry whites wines, there was no holding back. Dr. Guenther, a Wine Garage partner visited Eulogio, the professore amongContinue reading “Glorious whites by Eulogio Pomares, Rias Baixas”
The legendary Alejandro Fernandez
We are too far apart, and don’t know the full story of the family feud during his last year’s of life, so will only focus on the legacy of his prime during the 1980-1990s. Spanish wine, and yes also food, wasn’t popular, and this one man’s mission made a great impact, at the same timeContinue reading “The legendary Alejandro Fernandez”
A spotlight on Le Clos du Caillou
In 2014 we began representing different domaines from Chateauneuf du Pape in Thailand. Understanding the sizeable region of over 3,000 hectares and 180 wineries, offers a varied range of styles. Along with Laurent Charvin, we choose the cuvee Quartz from Le Clos du Caillou and later added Jean Royer and also Roche Audran. The PapalContinue reading “A spotlight on Le Clos du Caillou”
Procuring fresh from the grocers
To find imported produce from a far in Bangkok, isn’t that difficult. As the F&B industry is a core attraction for locals and visitors, these quality minded specialists have established themselves and offer also home delivery. Additionally our restaurants delivery posts from mid 2020 and early 2021 are here and here. EL MERCADO Specializes inContinue reading “Procuring fresh from the grocers”
Vin Gris!? Yes, a classy “grey wine” that is pink from the Lorraine
We do know and have occasionally tried a vin gris. But in hind sight, perhaps have taken more note of the Californian Vin Gris being offered, than ordering the original French version in a wine bar. Rosé wine, especially from Provence has been growing almost exponentially, but how does vin gris fit in? Vin GrisContinue reading “Vin Gris!? Yes, a classy “grey wine” that is pink from the Lorraine”
Mother Chef, a theatrical chef table on April 4th 2021
Wine Garage is delighted to present a creative culinary experience bringing rural Korat to life in a secret city hideaway. A 5 course chef’s table for those who seek the unexpected for Songkran. The evening begins in the culinary props ‘kodang’ of a narrative food stylist. Where a sparkling wine accompanies the palette on aContinue reading “Mother Chef, a theatrical chef table on April 4th 2021”
Prince Chula’s birthday, Villa Chakrabongse
Villa Chakrabongse is a little jewel set in the Dusit area of Bangkok. The river front home with guest rooms, has a beautifully garden and is open only to visitors during activities such as this upcoming on March 26-28th 2021. Stroll through Tha Thien, near Wat Pa and Museum Siam, and visit the River BooksContinue reading “Prince Chula’s birthday, Villa Chakrabongse”
Hotel California, Wine Dinner at Riedel Wine Bar on March 24th
Riedel Restaurant and Wine Cellar in collaboration with Wine Garage Bangkok invites you to join us on a Night in the “Hotel California”, a Dinner curated around 5 iconic representations of Californian viticulture, aimed at the explorer and connoisseur alike who enjoys to walk the unbeaten path. The Wines are handpicked by Kim and pairedContinue reading “Hotel California, Wine Dinner at Riedel Wine Bar on March 24th”
Grill Fiesta and Big Reds at Don Asado, March 20th
Join us and the team at Don Asado, in Soi Yenakart, for a casual lunch or dinner on Saturday, March 20th. The grill specialties include Short ribs wagyu, parilla Short ribs, Asado a la Cruz Picanha, as well as river prawns, octopus, sweetbread, vegetables, fries and two desserts. Priced at thb 990++ this is a relatively good value, plusContinue reading “Grill Fiesta and Big Reds at Don Asado, March 20th”