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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Hong Kong Harbour Wine Cruise

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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California Wine Tasting at Shangri-La, Kowloon

California wine tasting on January 23, 2010.

We’re glad to announce that there’s another California Wine Tasting happening in the 3d week of January, this time organized by Golden Gate Wine. These guys specialize in US wines so expect to see more US wine tastings and dinners from them, and there’ll also be a lucky draw to make things a little bit more interesting.

Wines available for tasting:

• Cline Viognier California 2007
• Williamette Valley Vineyards Riesling Oregon 2007
• Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay Napa Valley 2007
• Rex Goliath Pinot Noir Central Coast California, Napa Valley
• J.Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, California 2007
• Foppiano Lot 96 Bin 200 California

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Taste Napa Valley and Washington Wines at Centre Stage

Altruistic Boutique Wines tasting this Tuesday, 12 January, 2010.

To kick of 2010, Altruistic Boutique Wines is holding an evening of wine and light food at the wine room at Centre Stage, Hollywood Road. If you love Napa Valley wines or just want to expand your knowledge about wines from the States, mark your diary and call Karin to save you a spot.

Wine on the tasting list:

• Estate Chardonnay, O’Brien Estate, Napa Valley, California
• L’Avion, Stolpman Vineyards, Los Olivos, California
• Grenache, Dusted Valley Vintners, Walla Walla, Washington
• Cabernet France, Graeser Winery, Napa Valley, California
• Cuvee Julia, Delectus Winery, Napa Valley, California

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