We are super excited to be offering an array of Austrian varietals around some of Bangkok’s finest dining establishments from 1-5th October. Franz, founder of Tastes of Austria and myself were both working in New York City around the millennium, but our paths crossed a few years later during a trade visit to Tokio.Continue reading “Austrian Wine Week, Bangkok”
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Kumeu River, Auckland, New Zealand
Kumeu River is one of the 10 or 12 estates we started off with in 2013. Year in year out, their wines, starting from the village and going all the way to the top with Mate’s Vineyard, are compelling in their own right. Frankly, it is also their relatively low price for fine Chardonnay, thatContinue reading “Kumeu River, Auckland, New Zealand”
Montepeloso, Tuscany’s gentle giants
Spending time with Fabio Chiarelotto, a self-taught winemaker and former historian is always a joy. Maybe its his Swiss-Italian background, perhaps his take on life that makes conversation eventful. He bought the 6.5 hectare estate in 1999 with a mere 10,000 Swiss Francs and big support from friends. Looking back today, he says he gambledContinue reading “Montepeloso, Tuscany’s gentle giants”
Michelin Guide Dining Series Dinner at Sra Bua
Thai Street food By Chef Henrik ***** Fermented Noodles, Lobster Turmeric Curry, Dill Chayote Shoot By Chef Malcom ***** Butter fried King Crab with celery, Apple and Ginger By Chef Berm ***** Pong Tauhu Shellfish Bisque, Prawn and Crab Dumpling, Bamboo Shoot, Prawn Oil By Chef Malcom ***** Green Curry Risotto, Asparagus and Summer Peas, Lobster and Prawn Crackers ByContinue reading “Michelin Guide Dining Series Dinner at Sra Bua”
Bangkok’s first plant-based dinner at Attitude
7:00 pm WELCOME DINNER WITH CHEF JEAN-CHRISTIAN JURY Kimchi Tower & Raw bread Domaine Champalou Vouvray Brut NV – Loire Valley – France– Organic Wine “The Garden” cocktail (Green Chatreuse, pineapple and fresh lime juice with Thai basil) 7:30 pm PLANT-BASED DINNER WITH WINE PAIRING Spinach & Avocado Gazpacho Served with a scoop of cucumber-mint-chili-lemonContinue reading “Bangkok’s first plant-based dinner at Attitude”
Montepeloso wine dinner at Appia on June 2nd, 2018
Our friends at Appia will prepare a menu that sings of the Central Italian country side. Start with a special apero (Vernaccia di San Gimignano by Fabio’s friends of Montenidoli), and enjoy his elegant Montepeloso reds with this 4 course menu. Starts 730pm. Seats are thb 2,700++. To book please call 02 261 2056 orContinue reading “Montepeloso wine dinner at Appia on June 2nd, 2018”
Meet Fabio Chiarelotto of Montepeloso, Maremma
According to the Swiss-born winemaker “its easy to produce concentrated wines in such a hot climate…but it’s much harder to achieve elegance and finesse.” And thus a reason to sneak into Fireplace Grill at Inter-Continental Bangkok on June 1st to taste some of his elegant Super Tuscan. Fabio will pour his A Quo 2014, Eneo 2015 and GabbroContinue reading “Meet Fabio Chiarelotto of Montepeloso, Maremma”
Pepe Raventos at Riedel Wine Bar & Cellar
The wines we will pour that evening includes the following with Robert Parker descriptions: RAVENTOS I BLANC Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 2015, Penedes, Spain The 2015 Blanc de Blancs, was produced with fruit from different organic and biodynamic plots within their 60 hectares of vineyards and some purchased grapes. The blend of 42% Xarello,Continue reading “Pepe Raventos at Riedel Wine Bar & Cellar”
Food and Wine Pairing Principles Workshop
We are excited to be co-hosting this great wine and food experience with the owners of Cookhouse at 9 and Jordan Cortes, a leading sommelier in Bangkok. Event takes place on Tuesday, May 22nd between 2-5pm. The cozy atmosphere of the Cookhouse, normally a supper club, will lend itself for this cozy yet very wellContinue reading “Food and Wine Pairing Principles Workshop”
Old School Heritage from Toro
Alejandro Fernandez began his winemaking career without any formal education. His foresight to reignite the old vineyards of Ribera del Duero has brought international fame for many in the region. The Bodegas Pesquera (1972) and Condada de Hazo (1995) aren’t small but still dwarf his 3rd estate near Zamorra in Toro. This D.O was establishedContinue reading “Old School Heritage from Toro”