Friday. 5 February. 2010. 9:43 am
Wine expert Damon Yuen shares the beautiful discovery of Clos Dady’s Sauternes.
Described by some as the Nectar of the Gods, Sauternes is a sweet Bordeaux wine made from special grapes affected by the botrytis cinerea (a kind of fungus) arising from the fog of the Ciron River running across the appellation of Sauternes. Its traditional pairings are Foie Gras and Roquefort Cheese, but for many of us with a Chinese palate who prefer something sweet and find it difficult to digest Western cheeses, could there be an alternative marriage for us?
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Wednesday. 3 February. 2010. 9:18 am
A harbour cruise to celebrate Valentine’s Day and usher in the Lunar New Year.
For those on the lookout for new and exciting ways to enjoy your wine, Adelaide Cellar Door is organizing a series of wine tastings on board their new Volvo 60 Racing yacht, this February.
Visiting wine representative, Chris Best from Leabrook Wines, will be introducing wines from Leabrook Estate on board the yacht where you will get the opportunity to taste cool climate varieties like Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, as well as enjoy relaxing on the cruise on Hong Kong’s harbour.
Did we mention there’ll be a spectacular fireworks display to top it all off, in celebration of the Lunar New Year at 8pm? Well, don’t miss your chance to get the best seats in the house as the sky lights up.
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Friday. 29 January. 2010. 9:45 am
Welcome to the Wonderland of Wine.
For neophytes just starting out on their initiation journey into the world of wine, it’s exciting to discover that, like life, there are many different stages to explore from youth to adolescence to maturity.
Seasoned wine lovers of course will know from experience that real wine appreciation takes patience, an education of mind and, of course, the senses. The one downside to this growth can be that the more you to learn to appreciate wine, the more appealing older and more mature wines become…and the younger wines considerably less so. However, the journey itself is a path to discovery, so learn to savour every moment.
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Thursday. 28 January. 2010. 9:41 am
Hong Kong’s first Single Malt Whisky pairing dinner.
The first of its kind in Hong Kong, the Glenlivet Whisky Dinner sees chef Imai Masakazu from Inagiku fine Japanese restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel present a five-course meal pairing to a variety of vintages from the Glenlivet’s range of Scotch whiskies. Darren Hosie from Glenlivet commented that, with structured, well-balanced dishes, diners will be able to appreciate the range of Glenlivet vintages that complement and enhance each plate.
The menu is only available until Chinese New Year Eve, February 13 so for those looking to book, three days in advance is required.
How much?
- HK$1,200 per person + 10% service charge
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