Discovering Italian Sparkling Wine: Moscato D’Asti

JC Viens introduces us to Romano Dogliotti la Galeisa this week.

JC Viens is a wine educator and holder of the prestigious Diploma Level 4, WSET and a certified International Bordeaux Educator. He is an avid wine lover and selects the Moscato D’Asti from Italy, origin of some of the most rewarding wines.

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Master of Wine Debra Meiburg’s “Meet the Winemaker” Video Series

Candid new wine video series launched online.

Hong Kong’s very own Master Of Wine, Debra Meiburg, has just launched an online video series called “Meet the Winemaker” which is a charming “all-access” look at the wine industry and reveals the personal side of its movers and shakers.

Debra’s video offers an intimate look into the lives of the world’s most interesting and influential wine personalities including Ernst Loosen , Emmanuel Cruse from Chateau D’Issan, actor Sam Neil who has his own vineyard, and Cecile Bonnefond from Veuve Clicquot, among others.

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Amber’s Epicurean Series in Hong Kong

Two-star Michelin restaurant showcases its fares.

Amber is celebrating food and wine in a big way this Spring, its restaurant manager, Thomas Comberscot, announcing that they are putting together a series of intimate dinner designs especially for food and drink aficionados.

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Alsace Wine Tasting with Maurice Barthelme

Wine tasting event this Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Spanish restaurant Foo By el Willy.

Cedric Billien of Caudalie Wine is organizing a tasting of wine from the Alsace region in France with Maurice Barthelme of Domaine AlbertMann who will be in town to showcase his wines.

The tasting will be held at newly opened Spanish tapas place, Fofo By el Willy, where wines will be served with their signature dishes.

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