One-of-a-kind and one-night only wine pairing at the Capella Bangkok coming Monday May 30th 2022. Sommelier Thanakorn Bottorff with Chef Kannika Jitsangworn will be offering a 6-course menu paired with characterful wines made from indigenous varietals. Seats are priced at thb 4,500 plus tax and service. For reservations please call 02 098 3817 or emailContinue reading “Wine Dinner at Phra Nakorn, Capella Bangkok”
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Wine Lab – Chateauneuf du Pape at Baan Turtle
We are excited to be kicking off the wine lab again at Cloud Wine, Baan Turtle. Depending on the month, the line up can be either a series of bottles served blind from Coravin, or as shown here a horizontal tasting of five different styles of one of France’s greatest wine. A great bottle ofContinue reading “Wine Lab – Chateauneuf du Pape at Baan Turtle”
A tale of lamb, salt and wine
It’s not just consumers who are looking for ingredients of provenance, but also the families who work the fields, the farmland and the vines who seek to nourish the environment for the greater good. New Zealand is naturally an ideal place, and Central Otago, a rugged landscape, where the Crutchleys completely transformed pastures over theContinue reading “A tale of lamb, salt and wine”
Fabulous Langhe Nebbiolo from Hilberg Pasquero
Producers in the Langhe zone need to work extra hard to obtain the same recognition as their brethren in Alba (Barbaresco / Barolo). A sad truth, as their work is no less diligent, in fact the contrary, when ensuring plenty of life in their vineyards. One such producer are Annette and Michelangelo of Hilberg Pasquero.Continue reading “Fabulous Langhe Nebbiolo from Hilberg Pasquero”
A sweet wine primer
Sweeet wines were the most prized tipple in the 19th century, often costing more then the highly regarded chateaux of Bordeaux. Most regions, depending on the location, over time learnt to create specialty wines with names we might not be familiar with. Those producer’s range, will likely include a sweet wine – meaning not fermentedContinue reading “A sweet wine primer”
Antonio Madeira, Dao Highlands
Portugal is remarkable for finding value and offers wines of character from indigenous varietals. Even if the Douro has cemented itself as the oldest demarcated region in the world, their red wines only became more familiar about 20 years ago. So how can one compare them to the reds of the Dao? At the moreContinue reading “Antonio Madeira, Dao Highlands”
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”
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”
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”
Christmas Wine Market Dec 12th 2020
Tomorrow will be a great opportunity to enjoy the afternoon with friends. Come to Quaint in Sukhumvit Soi 61 between 4-7pm, and taste 48 wines from four leading suppliers. You can also snack on Amantee bread plus cheese and cold cuts provided by Premium Food. Ticket prices are thb 1,500 at the door. Wines areContinue reading “Christmas Wine Market Dec 12th 2020”