Join us for a five-course wine tasting dinner at Ramas Oyster Bar & Grill on Thursday May 17th 2012.   The dinner will be hosted by Mr.Adrien Bernard, brand ambassador for Domain de Chevalier.

At the wine dinner, Domain de Chevalier has prepared a special menu pairing their wines with pan-fried Hokkaido scallop, marinated merlot Alaskan cod fillet and a fine cheese platter at the Ramas Oyster Bar & Grill with a view overlooking the city. (menu below)

We have a special rate for this dinner, the original price is HK$858 inclusive 10% service tax. A limited number of Winebuzz.hk members can purchase this ticket at HK$420.

Ramas Oyster Bar & Grill

About Domain de Chevalier 

Domaine de Chevalier is located in Leognan, the capital town of the Graves region. It is ranked among the Grand Crus Classé in the Classification of Graves wine of 1953 and 1959.

The red Domaine de Chevalier, the flagship of the Pessac-Leognan appellation, belongs to the elite of the great-classified growths of Bordeaux. In 1983, the estate was purchased by the Bernard family, No. 1 in France on the spirits market and a major negociant of premium Bordeaux wines.  It has been run by Olivier Bernard ever since.

Château Guiraud is a Sauternes Grand Cru Classé sweet white wine in the 1855 classification which has just obtained organic farming certification. It is the first and the only one of the Premiers Grands Crus Classés in the 1855 Bordeaux classification to obtain such certification.

Come join us for a wine dinner where Domain de Chevalier wines are paired with pan-fried Hokkaido scallop, marinated merlot Alaskan cod fillet and a fine cheese platter at the Ramas Oyster Bar & Grill with a view overlooking the city. (menu below)

We have a special rate for this dinner, the original price is HK$858 inclusive 10% service tax. A limited number of Winebuzz.hk members can purchase this ticket at HK$420.

How much?

• We only have 4 tickets at the special price of HK$420. Original price is HK$858
• To book this dinner via paypal, click here.
• For bank transfer payment, email rsvp@winebuzz.hk or call 34881090

MENU

Cocktail Reception

Prosecco: Danzante Spumante Extra Dry D.O.C.

Starter

Foie Gras Terrine with Lychee Sauternes Jelly

Musclun Leaves & Toasted Brioche

Chateau Guiraud Blanc 2003 RP: 94

Main Course

Pan-fried Hokkaido Scallop with Saffron Risotto & Crispy Iberico Ham

Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2007 / RP: 96

and

Pan-seared Marinated Merlot Alaskan Cod Fillet with Asparagus with Hollandaise & Black Truffle Foam

Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2002 / RP:88

and

Pan-grilled US Beef Tenderloin Semi-dried Tomatoes, French Bean with Fondant Potatoes & Morel Gravy

Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2006 / RP:92

Cheese & Dessert

Imported Fine Cheese Platter - Black Truffle Cheese, Brie, Parmigiano & Gorgonzola, Dried Apricot & Walnut

Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 2004 / RP:90

Black Truffle Honey Cappuccino or Tea

Winebuzz attended a lavish dinner recently to help launch the new Flavours Asia App, a food and wine pairing app at Island Tang. We were treated to a 7 course meal with matching wines from the Moet Hennessy stable of estates including Cloudy Bay, Chandon, Cape Mentelle and Terrazas.

The App started as a food and wine pairing book which turned into an iPad App. Titled “The Flavours of Asia” for Moet Hennessy Estate & Wines, the app features wine pairing with typical food from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.

Contributors of the book include famous food and wine critics, chefs, food editors and restauranteur from all over Asia including Dai Ai Qun, Lau Chi Sun,  William Wongso and others. We think it is an excellent addition to any food and wine lovers!

Besides their famous Sauvignon Blanc wine, Cloudy Bay also makes Pinot Gris, Chardonay and Reisling wines. We were introduced to a delicious 2009 Cloudy Bay Chardonnay and we were very pleasantly surprised. Other wines served included Chandon Brut Terrazas Reserva Malbec and Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon.

Dinner menu

Island Tang Appetizer Delights paired with Chandon Brut Terraz Reserva Malbec
Double-boiled Meat Ball with Hairy Crab in Chicken Bouillon paired with Cloudy Bay Chardonnay 2009

Pan-fried Chicken Fillet Marinated with Fermented Bean Curd paired with Cloudy Bay Chardonnay Chandon Brut 2009

Stewed De-boned Pig Trotter with Black Truffle Sauce paired with Cape Mentelle Carbenet Sauvignon 2007

Chilled Mango Pudding paired with Cloudy Bay Reisling 2005

Download App at Apple iTunes store, look for Flavours Asia or click here.

Give-away

We have 3 Flavours of Asia book to give-away to 3 lucky winners. To win a copy of this book, download the app here and comment that “i want the Flavours of Asia book” in the comment box bellow and we will pick the first 3 answers.

Do also email us your contact details to arrange pick-up of book.

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We recently attended a most magnifico wine dinner organized by Castello Banfi and their distributor, Essential Fine Wines, at Grissini in the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.

The wine dinner was led by Export Manager Paolo Fassini and featured an amazing Italian menu alongside Banfi’s best wines, which came in a couple of Magnums and Jeroboam size bottles to what we believe was a tough crowd of Italian chefs and restaurant managers!

Aperitivo

Cuvee Aurora Alta Langa 2004 Magnun

Centine Bianco 2010

Wine and Dinner Menu 

Roasted Octopus with Vegetable Ratatouille

Fontanelle Chardonnay 2008 Magnun

Risotto “Acquerello” with Pargmigiano Reggiano, Veal Jus

cum Laude 2008 Magnum

Roasted Pigeon Breast, Confit Leg with Potato and Leek Pie and Alba White Truffle

Poggio alle Mura 2006 Jeroboam

Italian Cheese Platter with Toasted Bread and Homemade Candied Mustard Fruit

Poggio all’oro 2004 Jeroboam & Poggio all’oro 1999 Magnum

Poached Pear with Vanilla Bean Mascarpone Cream and Amaretto Foam

Florus, Moscadello di Montalcino 2007

Coffee and Petits Fours

If you ever needed a better reason to indulge in great wine and food, raising funds for Hong Kong Breast Cancer would be it! On Friday, 14 October, a special ‘pink tie’ Gala Winemaker Dinner is being held where female winemakers will inspire guests with their stories and wines in a specially paired ten wine, six course fusion dinner.

This is the third anniversary for the fundraising event where female wine merchant Ms. Ada Leung of Cottage Vineyards and LRC member and avid Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation supporter Mrs. Margaret Oehmke, will join forces once again to bring over 90 guests pink jeroboams and wine divas from around the world in an effort to raise awareness and funds for this October’s Breast Cancer Awareness month.

The specially made three litre jeroboams will be presented by guest speaker and female winemaker Mrs. Valérie Riboud-Rousselle of Château Roubine Provence Cru Class. Although Valerie will be the diva winemaker in residence for the evening, she will be representing eight other female winemakers whose wines will be specially paired to the fusion cuisine designed by LRC Executive Chef Sammy So and LRC F&B Manager Mr. Michael Soong.

This is a delicious occasion to “think pink”!

Evening highlights:

• Specially paired six course, ten wine dinner
• Inspirational talks by winemakers and members of HK Breast Cancer
• Raffle

Pairing Highlights:

• Risotto with Saffron Lobster Sauce paired to Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Tête de Cuvée InSpire Rosé;
• Foie Gras Terrine served with Toasted Brioche, Stewed Yauzi, Thai Basil and Green Grapes paired to Parés Baltà Honeymoon, Penedés, SPAIN 2008 (Late Harvest Parellada)
• Grilled Lamb Medallion and Slow Cooked Lamb Shank Truffle Mashed, Light Curry Sauce paired to Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Tête de Cuvée InSpire Rouge, Côtes de Provence, FRANCE 2009

Other wines to taste:

• Carpineta Fontalpino I.G.T. Toscana ‘Do ut des’, Toscana, ITALY 2006
• Chalkers Crossing  Hilltops Shiraz, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2008
• Parés Baltà Cava Brut Nature (Penedès, SPAIN)
• Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Grüner Veltliner Federspiel, Wachau, AUSTRIA 2008
• Chalkers Crossing Tumbarumba Sauvignon Blanc, New South Wales, AUSTRALIA 2010
• Arbor Crest ‘Conner Lee’ Chardonnay, Washington State, USA 2005
• Clos Dady, Bordeaux, FRANCE 2007

Details:

• Price: HK$1288 per ticket
• Contact: Cottage Vineyards, (852) 2395 1293 or tastings@cottagevineyards.com

In celebration of the new edition to his No.1 selling book, The Australian Wine Companion, the world-renowned wine critic James Halliday will host a tasting of some of Australia’s finest wines including a gala dinner of who’s who on the Oz wine scene.

James Halliday is perhaps the most respected voice in the Australian wine community who is not only a critic but is a winemaker himself with extensive experience as the founder of two highly regarded Australian wineries. He is without doubt a hands-on wine lover who loves every aspect of the wine-making process. James has written over 60 books and keeps a record of over 55,000 tasting notes. Aside from being a highly regarded and prolific wine maker, commentator and critic, he’s also known for his personality that shines through in his amusing and accessible writing.

Tasting with James Halliday

On Wednesday August 24^th, James will host a tasting at The Hotel Icon in which he and a collection of Australia’s most respected winemakers will guide a special tasting through some of Australia’s finest wines, all of them over 90+ points. Tickets are HK$480 and you can also pick up a signed copy of his book at a special price.

Details

• Tasting with James Halliday at The Hotel Icon
• When: 6pm-9pm, Wednesday, 24 August 2011
• Where: 17 Science Museum Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong.

Gala Dinner with James Halliday

Then, on Friday August 26^th, James will be joined by a panel of Australian winemakers including Steven Frost, senior winemaker at Wolf Blass Bilyara Winery, Gary Farr and many more at JW’s California at the JW Marriott Hotel for a gala dinner with an Australian wine pairing along with a discussion of Australian wines. At HK$1,288 with 10% discount before 15 August, this is a night not to be missed.

Details:

• Gala Dinner with James Halliday at California restaurant, JW Marriot Hotel Hong Kong
• When: from 7.30pm Friday, 26 August 2011
• Where: Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Hong Kong.

To register for tasting or dinner, email rsvp@winebuzz.hk

“A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine” the quote goes and this month The Mira Hong Kong is going to be beaming out plenty of sun rays with three dates of special food and wine nights.

On the 5th, 12th and 23rd of August, guests can experience fine wine and food from around the globe without travelling outside of Hong Kong as top vineyards bring their wines to be paired with gourmet food.

Chateau Gruaud Larose, Chateau Camensac and Chateau Chasse Spleen

Date: 5 August 2011 at WHISK
How much? HK$1,888* per guest

Indulge in WHISK’s French cuisine classics with Asiatic accents including guest speakers from Chateau Gruaud Larose, Chateau Camensac and Chateau Chasse Spleen. WHISK’s famous dishes like suckling pig confit, crispy lentil ragout and beef sirloin “rossini” will be paired with Bordeaux vintages from 1989 and 1996.

“The First Families of Wine” Cellar, Hugel & Fils

Date: 12 August 2011 at Cuisine Cuisine
How much? HK$1088* per guest

Learn the secrets of the Hugel & Fils Estate wine from a member of “First Families of Wine.” Hugel & Fils will pair their Alsace wine and 1988 vintage with Michelin-star Cuisine Cuisine’s modern Cantonese dishes. Feast on pan-fried lobster in carbonara cream sauce and roasted peking duck.

The Australian Cellar, Geoff Merrill

Date: 23 August 2011 at Cuisine Cuisine
How much? HK$888* per guest

A wine pairing dinner of Australia’s Henley Shiraz will be hosted by owner Geoff Merrill at Cuisine Cusine. Dine on Cuisine Cuisine’s iced abalone with cucumber and bean sheet, served with wasabi dressing and grilled rack of lamb with cumin.

* All prices are subject to 10% service charge

For reservations:
Contact WHISK at 2315 5999 and Cuisine Cuisine at 2315 5222

Most wine dinners in Hong Kong revolve around a region of wine or a type of food pairing – Royal Oak in Tsim Sha Tsui are doing a Dinner for Robert Parker fans on August 19th.

Paired with Japanese food at Kushi Studio all 6 wines are above 90 points on the Robert Parker scale. So if you’ve never had wine that has scored this high you’ll want to check out this dinner.

意式三文魚刺身
Salmon Belly Carpaccio
Tarlant Rose Prestige Brut Millesime 1998 (RP91)

鵝肝西京漬
Picked Foie Gras with Saikyo Miso
Domaine Clos Des Fees VDP Blanc 2007 (RP91)

小貝柱天婦羅野菜餅伴抺茶鹽
Kaibashira & Vegetables Fritters with Maccha Salt
Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Blanc 2007 (RP96)

櫻花木煙燻五花肉伴柚子胡椒汁
Smoked Pork Belly & Yuzu Pepper Sauce
Etna Vini Biondi Etna DOC Rosso Outis 2005 (RP91)

信州赤味增慢煮牛面頰肉
Slow Cook Beef Cheek Meat with Red Miso
Domaine Les Duclaux Chateauneuf du Pape Rouge 2005 (RP91)

蛋白煎餅伴北海道紅豆雪糕
Egg white Senbei with Hokkaido Red Bean Ice cream
Reichsrat Von Buhl Ungeheuer Forst Riesling Auslese 2007 (RP91)

Details of event:

A Dinner for Parker-Fans! RP90+ Wine Dinner at Kushi Studio

• Friday, August 19th, 2011
• 7:20pm-10:30pm

KUSHI STUDIO

• Shop 8, Woodhouse, 36-44 Nathan Road, H.K
• Tel: 2721-8832
• RSVP: kushistudiotst@gmail.com
• HK$538 plus 10% service charge per person

Following up on our previous post about the Alsace Wine Seminar on July 22, (details here) we’d also like to introduce you to an Alsace Wine Dinner that evening with an accompanying Wine Fair open to all this Saturday, July 23.

Alsace Wine Dinner

• July 22nd, 2011
• Time: From 19.00
• Venue: Tsui Hang Village in Central
• Entrance price: HK$650
• Information: Come and experience 6 Chinese courses accompanied by 7 Alsace wines at the famous Tsui Hang Village – a perfect matching between Asian and French gastronomy cultures that you will never forget.
• RSVP: Email us your name and mobile number to reserve a seat.

Alsace Wine Fair

• July 23rd, 2011
• Time: 13.00 – 19.00
• Venue: Nice Restaurant / Causeway Bay
• Entrance price: HK$180
• Information: Set your date on July 23rd for the 7th edition of Alsace Wine Fair – the Alsace importers will gather to present their exceptional Alsace selection available in town and to offer special discounts.
• For each wine purchased, you may get a chance to win more Alsace wines.
• Also take the opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine with the oenologist and famous wine expert from Alsace Wine Board, Mr. Thierry Fritsch, who will travel from France especially to share his rich knowledge of the beautiful Alsace region and wines with the wine lovers.
• RSVP: Email us your name and mobile number to reserve a seat. Chinese details here.

G.H Mumm has paired up with W Hotel’s Cantonese restaurant Sing Yin to introduce the “One Night with G.H Mumm at Sing Yin” Tasting Menu from June to late July.

After various tastings by gourmets and wine experts, G.H. Mumm and Sing Yin Cantonese Dining have come up with a menu that pairs G.H. Mumm Champagnes with contemporary Cantonese cuisine. Priced at HK$1,888 per person, this is a great way to enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine with G.H Mumm champagne.

Tasting Menu:

• Deep fried prawn serving with pan-fried foie gras and roasted suckling pig is paired with the fresh and elegant G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge.
• Baked crab shell stuffed with Alaskan king crab meat, mushroom and aged parmesan crust paired with G.H. Mumm De Cramant.
• Double-boiled silky chicken with abalone in superior soup paired with G.H. Mumm De Cramant.
• Stir-fried green lobster with black truffles and organic asparagus is paired with G.H. Mumm Cuvée R. Lalou 1999.
• Lychee wood-fired crispy skin chicken, a signature dish of Sing Yin Cantonese Dining, requiring overnight seasoning with a closely guarded secret recipe. The chicken is then roasted with aromatic lychee wood, cinnamon and premium Longjing (Dragon Well) tea leaves. Finally fried to a golden finish, the succulent meat and heavenly, crispy skin provide perfect textural balance. This dish highlight is paired with the balanced yet complex G.H. Mumm Millésime 2002.
• Trio crème brûlée paired with G.H. Mumm Rosé

Where?

Sin Ying, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Tel: 3717 2222

Here’s a wine dinner that’s truly international. Finessa, a premium Swiss wine importer is hosting a wine dinner featuring a Chinese set menu paired with four of their finest Swiss wines and Spanish Cavas. 

Jardine’s Kitchen located at the Jardine Lookout Club has prepared a delicious menu consisting of traditional Chinese cuisine – jellyfish salad, baked chicken in rock salt, stuffed crab shell, braised pork ribs and mango pudding, click here for full menu. Wines are paired with dishes and fine Swiss chocolate from Francesca.

Wines served include:

• Raventos i Blanc, Hereu Brut
• Imperatrice Pinot Blanc
• Aiglette Sauvignon Blanc
• Penseur Rose de Pinot Noir
• La Tour Maitresse Melot

The restaurant can only accommodate 60 people so please book early if you are interested to attend.

How much?

HK$500 per person

Details

• Date: 20 May 2011
• Time: 7.30pm
• Venue: Jardine Kitchen, No. 2 Creasy Road, Jardine’s Lookout, Hong Kong.
• RSVP: Call  2890 8983 or 2898 8815