WillaKenzie Wine Dinner at Grand Hyatt
Meet Sun Microsystem founder and now owner of the WillaKenzie label, Bernard Lacroute.
We’ve all heard about the movie stars and silicon valley millionaires who decided to run their own vineyard up at Napa Valley. Well, Bernard Lacroute comes from a similar background as he is more famous for being the founder of Sun Microsystems but now continues to make his mark by making some of the best Pinots to come out of Oregon.
The WillaKenzie Estate is located in Oregon’s Willamette Valley on the rolling hillsides of the Chehalem Mountains. WillaKenzie wines are consistently ranked amongst the best Pinots in the world with accolades including the Pinot Gris being awarded 90 points by Wine Spectator 2 years in a row, 91 points for the Pierre Leon, 90 points for Alliette and 90 points for Terres Basses. Decanter chose the Terres Basses as one of their top Pinot Noir choices from Oregon.
The wine dinner will be held at One Harbour Road, Grand Hyatt’s famous Cantonese restaurant, and you can check out the menu below.
How much?
HK$1088 + 10% per person
Details
- Date: Thursday, 13 May 2010
- Time: 7pm
- Venue: One Harbour Restaurant, 7th & 8th Floor, Grand Hyatt, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong.
- RSVP: Jo at 2891 8181 or email jo@goldengatewine.com
Dinner Menu
WillaKenzie Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2008
Rich and smooth with citrus and tropical notes and mouth-watering finish.
Serve moderately chilled with fish, vegetable curry and Asian food.
Selection of Crispy Roasted Goose, Pea Shoots and Pumpkin Shrimp Mousse Rolls
WillaKenzie Estate Cuvee Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2007
Red currant, cranberry and red cherry dominate the flavor profile, followed by spice and caramel on the finish.
This medium-bodied wine is extremely food-friendly and pairs with roasted poultry, salmon and lighter meats.
Ready to enjoy now, but will drink well for up to five years.
Lobster Consomme with Bamboo Piths
Sauteed Fillet of Garoupa with Ginger and Spring Onions
WillaKenzie Pierre Leon Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2006
Earthy aromas with bacon, spice and ripe fruit. Dark fruit flavours, whose richness is framed by
ample acidity and firm tannins, lead to a long finish with toasty caramel and white pepper.
2006 Pierre Leon will improve in the cellar for 1 to 2 years and age well for 8 to 10 years from its release date.
Tea Smoked Crispy Chicken
WillaKenzie Estate Aliette Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2006
A bouquet of bright red fruit leaps from the glass, with subtle floral tones of rose and honeysuckle adding complexity.
Raspberry,cranberry and juicy red cherry flavors are followed by some pleasing minerality, earthiness and caramel.
Simmered Lettuce with Yunnan Ham in Bouillon
WillaKenzie Terres Basses Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Oregon 2006
Distinctive berry and cherry aromas with citrus peel and spice. Ripe dark fruit in the mouth
with a long finish and hints of licorice and mint. This wine will benefit from 1-2 yrs in the cellar
and age for 8-10 years from release date. (Recommendation: open one hour before serving)
Steamed Glutinous Rice Topped with Diced Pigeon and Wolfberry
Chilled Mango Pudding
Chinese Petits Fours
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