Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Crémant d’Alsace, Vendanges Tardives – all these words awake your senses and make you want to jet off to Eastern France – but on Friday, July 22 you can experience all of this and more at the Novotel Century Hotel in Wan Chai.

If you’re in the wine trade, come and experiment all the freshness and complexity of Alsace wines during a lunchtime food and wine seminar hosted by Thierry Fritsch, Alsatian wine specialist from the Alsace Wine Council (CIVA).

Email us your name and contact phone number to reserve your seat now.

Famous for their white wine – especially Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc and Fruialano – the Schiopetto family has been in the wine business for three generations.

Join the estate’s Marketing Manager Cristian Maddlena for their most renowned vintages paired with the eclectic New York cuisine of RED SoHo. One night only – don’t miss the chance to toast “La Dolce Vita” with the Schiopettos!

Details:

• When: Tuesday 22 September
• Time: 7pm
• Price: HKD550 + 10% per head
• Reservations: Call 8199 8189 for reservations – spaces are limited.

RED SoHo

• 2/f, Kinwick Centre, 32 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong

Terms & Conditions

• Pure Cardholder discount applies and Pure Card number must be quoted upon reservation

The Schiopetto wine story

Giorgio Schiopetto, who owned Ai Pompieri, a famous old inn in Udine, passed on to his son Mario his love of good wines. Before turning to wine-making, Mario Schiopetto traveled far and wide in Europe in search of quality wines in the famed German and French wine cellars. It was German technology blended with French finesse that enabled him to find his niche in wine-making. Mario launched his wine business in 1965 in Gorizia, today his children Maria Angela, Carlo and Giorgio, carries on his legacy.

Mario Schiopetto excels in his craft in producing outstanding white wines from the northeastern region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and is considered the founding father of the modern wine-making region of Friuli. He is credited for his contribution to the Italy’s burgeoning wine scene.

Education is key to all new wine drinkers and lovers, and here at Winebuzz.hk we want to be able to help guide you in the right direction. Here is a round-up of links to recent wine notes for you:

How to order the right wine:

Know-your-double trouble. Syrah and shiraz are made from the same grape. So are pinot gris and pinot grigio. And fume blanc and sauvignon blanc.

The name changes depending on where they’re grown. Try not to be That Guy Who Says, “I don’t like shiraz. Let’s try a syrah instead.”

Communication will help you get the wine you want:

Ask the restaurant wine expert questions: Wine-focused restaurants educate their staff about the wines on the list. They often sample the wines so they can understand how to sell them. Ask your waitperson if they have any suggestions; this can sometimes help with your choice. Always keep in mind that everyone has different likes and dislikes, so you can point them in the right direction by stating, “What do you suggest for a big, bold red wine?” as opposed to “What is your favorite red”?

The smoothness versus the texture of wine:

Most of the time, wine periodicals focus on the flavors and aromas but neglect texture, which is crucial in evaluating wine. That astringent texture comes from the Tannins. This substance is found in the stems, bloom of the skin, and pips of the grapes. A wine cannot age well without the presence of Tannins, though they can also impart a somewhat rough and dry taste when the wine is young.

@Style Wine International is hosting a wine tasting night for  Hawke’s Bay Syrah, Chardonnay and New Zealand’s famous Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris at Beso.

What’s being served?

• Hawke’s Bay red 05 Syrah – Bronze Decanter Award
• 06 Pinot Noir – Bronze Air NZ Wine Award 06
• White 07 Chardonnay – Silver Air NZ Wine Awards 07
• 06 Pinot Gris -Bronze Medal Mercedes Benz 05/06 Award, Air NZ Wine Award 2006

How much?

• $220 per person 4 wine tasting. Snacks will be served.