Cru Beaujolais, why Gamay needs to be your new Pinot Noir

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anne sophie dubois, Bangkok, beaujolais, beaujolais nouveau, burgundy, cru, la soeur cadette, richard rottiers, thyme eatery, tue boeuf

We think its time to share the excitement for wines coming from southern Burgundy, and make Gamay your next Pinot Noir! There is simply no better value in the market right now for fine wines. Join us and 3 other importers at this tasting, which also falls on the kick off date for Beaujolais Nouveau campaign 2019. That’s on Nov 21st! To book please call Thyme Eatery Tel 02 678 133

Come taste wines from young and dynamic growers, and also the older established families that are farming Gamay and Chardonnay organically and capturing a lot of space of wine lists around the world. These are delicious wines that will surely capture your heart.

We will be sampling the following 5 wines La Souer Cadette, a Bourgogne Blanc from Macon and their Julienas, then Richard Rottiers’ Moulin A Vent, Anne Sophie Dubois’ Fleurie plus from the Touraine also Clos du Tue Boeuf La Butte, a Gamay grown in the Loire.

Other names present this evening include Bret Brothers, Domaine Lafarge, Thibault Liger Belair, Deux Montille, La Soufrandiere, Terres Dorees, Domaine de Fa, and Jean Foillard.

Tickets are Thb 1,000 and include a food voucher for Thb 500 to be used the same evening. Taste 20 wines or order any at special thb 200 by the glass

 

Rajat Parr in Bangkok

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Bangkok, California, central coast, domaine de la cote, evening land vineyards, oregon, quince, rajat parr, sandhi wines, siri house, united states

We have been working with Raj and his wines since 2015. Initially only Sandhi Wines, then Evening Lands from Oregon and lastly also with the Pinot Noir specialist Domaine de la Cote. Each year, we grab the tiny allocation for Thailand, and are pleased to present them to you with the winemaker, communicator,  author and sommelier in tow.

If you are a wine buff, you might know Raj from the Netflix documentary #somm. But his efforts was really to push a new style of Californian wines by helping set up IN SEARCH OF BALANCE, a small collection of artisan-grown wineries, that believed in “the more subtle, nuanced wines” of the Golden State. Now ceased to exist. But his efforts continue in the vineyards around Santa Barbara.

Join as at Siri House in Soi Somkid, where Raj will be happy to meet and share his knowledge, love & passion of wine. To book please call 094 868 2639

Talk  & Tasting 7pm to 8pm at Jacqueline

At Jacqueline, a bar located on the 2^nd floor of Siri House, Raj will discuss excerpts from his latest book “Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste” and also taste 3 of his current releases including Sandhi Wine from the Central Coast and Evening Land Vineyards in Oregon.

Sandhi Wine Chardonnay Santa Rita 2015, Central Coast

Sandhi Wine Pinot Noir Santa Rita 2016, Central Coast

Evening Land Vineyards Pinot Noir Seven Springs 2015, Oregon

Seats are Thb 1,000 net for snacks and a taste of 3 wines. Limited to 30 persons.

Dinner reservation at Quince from 630pm onwards

Chef Charlie will prepare a 4-course menu with choices for thb 1,500++. The wine pairing for 4 glasses of the very special bottlings is thb 1,800++

In the 2018 article BEYOND BURGUNDY by Jancis Robinson MW, she mentions “It is no longer the case that the Côte d’Or has a monopoly on fine Pinot production. A new documentary film called SOMM3* (in which I was invited to participate), includes the story of the Judgment of Paris, the 1976 blind tasting of Californian and French wines whose results upturned the assumptions of the global wine trade. In the denouement of the new film, Fred Dame, a leading American Master Sommelier, along with Steven Spurrier, the veteran British wine writer and instigator of the 1976 tasting, and I taste two very smart burgundies and a Pinot Noir from southern California blind. Spoiler alert: my preferred wine was the American, a Domaine de la Côte from Sta. Rita Hills.”

Tables can be booked at individual times. We hope to meet you there.

Domaine des Enfants, Cotes Catalanes

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Bangkok, cocotte bangkok, cotes catalanes, domaine des enfants, roussillon, siam at siam, taan

Some good friends from the far reaches of France have arrived in Bangkok! From Maury and surrounding area, this part of the South is extremely isolated. Off the beaten path seems almost too kind.

But like the few newcomers to the area at the foothills of the Pyrenees, Carrie & Marcel, are carving out some fantastically wild wines from the textural and saline Macabeo, as well as Syrah, Grenache and also Lladoner Pelut or hairy Grenache. The French authorities have recognized Cotes Catalanes as an IGP, which helps to distinguish the area from the larger Roussillon region, however when organic growers, ferment naturally, and age their wines different, the last resort may just be a Vin de France classification, which as you may know, if now brimming with some of the best names in any region.

There are two events in Bangkok on Nov 19th 2019

Taan, Siam @ Siam Hotel. To book call Tel 065 328 7374. 10 course meal with 4 wines. Marcel who takes care of the vineyards will explain his work through Chef Monthep’s meal. Probably 6-8 seats are left.

Carrie will be at Cocotte, offering their full range including 3 reds and the sweet fortified Maury. To book please call Tel 092 664 6777. You can pop in to taste the wines by glass, as set, or with their specialty cuts of beef.

Upcoming wine events in Bangkok

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about eatery, alexander german eatery, centara grand, eulogio pomares, fabio chiarelotto, front room, gaysorn village, montepeloso, patrick sullivan, Prestige des Grands Vins de France, raul perez, uno mas, waldorf astoria bangkok, william downie, zarate

Sunday, October 6th, 2019

Alexander German Eatery is conveniently located in Ekamai Soi 12. Join us and It’s Riesling between 3-6pm – to taste will be a selection of 20 wines from Germany, Austria and Alsace. The ticket price is thb 1,000 per person and includes a thb 500 food voucher for the restaurant. You will be tasting wines from Zusslin, Ziereisen, Trapl, Rabl, Gruber, Fritsch and Zillinger. Our partners It’s Riesling will offer wines from Schloss Vaux, Pauly Bergweiler, Knipser, Seehof, Kreydenweiss, Friedrich Becker, and Dreissigacker.

To book please email marketing@winegarage.asia

Friday, October 25th, 2019

The last time Bill Downie came to Bangkok was in 2014. Hence we are ecstatic to welcome him again; this time with his buddy from Baw Baw shire, Patrick Sullivan. These are two of Australia’s most recognized winemakers, and for the special occasion Chef Fay of the Front Room of the Waldorf Astoria, has created a special 5-course menu priced at thb 3,500++ including wines. To book please call the hotel Tel 02 846 8888. Individual tables, come at your own time.

Velkommen

Yellowtail

Yellowtail amberjack fish – Rice Mayo – Coconut top – Ferment Pineapple Dressing

Jumpin Juice Gee Dub NV

The Tartar

Lam Tartar – Truffle cream – Pickled Papaya

Patrick Sullivan Waterskin 2018

River Prawns

Cauliflower – Herb oil – Fermented Soybean Sauce

Patrick Sullivan Baw Baw Field Blend White 2017

36 Hours Beef

Short Rib – Morning Glory – Winter Melon – Asian Sauce

William Downie Pinot Noir Cathedral 2018

William Downie Pinot Noir Baw Baw ’18

Heat Transfer

Berry sorbet – Berry – Chocolate Mousse

Sweet Bites

Selection of Petit Fours

Saturday, October 26th, 2019

To get your hands on the great domaines of Burgundy, you need a good connection. We are pleased to welcome Patricia Corcia, of Prestige des Grands Vins de France back, who will be sharing stories about life in the Cote d’Or and open these fabulous wines to taste: R&V Dauvissat Chablis 2014, Coche Dury Bourgogne Blanc 2016, Pierre Ravaut Ladoix 1er Cru La Corvee 2016, Alain Michelot Nuits St Georges 1er Vaucrains 2011 and Domaine Serafin Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 2003. Seats are thb 2,500++ and includes extensive cheese and cold cut board. Limited to 12 seats. To book please call Riedel Wine Bar & Cellar Tel 02 656 1133.

Tuesday, Nov 5th 2019

Una Mas at the Centara Grand at Central World is the leading Spanish restaurant in Bangkok. Chef Sandro will create a premium tapas board to welcome Eulogio Pomares (Zarate in Rias Baixas) and his friend Raul Perez (Bierzo) . While Albarino has taken over the white wine section for seafood pairing, many here are still unfamiliar with the red Mencia grape. Please join us and meet these two cult producers, who will showcases a white, an orange wine, and three renditions of the Mencia grape. Wine and food is thb 1,800 net person. To book please call the hotel Tel  02 100 6255.

Tuesday, Nov 5th 2019

Fabio Chiareletto is enjoying the ride to the top of estates located in Tuscany’s Maremma. He will be pleased to meet you and taste a few wines with About Eatery owner and sommelier Giulio Saverino. We are still finalizing details, however please save the date and call the restaurant for further questions. Tel 092 907 2191

Thursday, Nov 7th 2019

Austrian Wine Week will take place in Bangkok and Chiang Mai from Nov 4-10th. While it will be the time to venture to several participating outlets and drink Austrian wines with both Thai and western food, we also have a fun-vibe dinner planned at the Crystal Box in Gaysorn Village. Please join us at Rock Me Amadeus, a communal dinner to celebrate what else: Schnitzel, Gruner Veltliner and Zweigelt, while listening to DJ Justin Mills mix tunes from Falco et al.

The 4-course menu including 3 glasses of wine is thb 2,500++ and can be booked directly by calling Mob 0649041963 or Tel 02 535 3999 . Email Khun Nadear eventsales@gaysornurbanresort.com

 

 

A great fall is coming up!

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100 mahaseth, anantara riverside, anantara siam, another story bangkok, appia bangkok, central embassy, char bangkok, funky lam kitchen, indigo hotel, kad kokao chocolate, manohra cruise, samuay & sons, siwilai city club, virtus paris, world gourmet fair

This certainly looks like an action packed year end. We try our best to keep our heads above water. Some of the events are final, however many details can only be communicated at a later stage. For below, please email kim@winegarage.asia , and we will send you the full information as soon as they become available. Before we start off with what is happening in September, please save the below dates, if you are keen to meet some of the stars of the wine scene:

• October 25-26th William Downie and Patrick Sullivan, Victoria, Australia
• November 4-5th Eulogio Pomares of Zarate, Rias Baixas, Spain
• November 7th Rock me Amadeus, or the great Schnitzel feast (Gaysorn)
• November 8th Numen series dinner by Johannes Zillinger and Patrick Martens (Riedel Wine Bar)
• November 19-20th Domaine des Enfants from Cotes Catalanes, south of France
• November 22 Rajat Parr, one of the best palates on earth, and winemaker of Sandhi, Domaine de la Cote and Evenings Lands, USA
• Dec 12-16 Wonderfruit Festival in Pattaya

Saturday, August 31, 2019

A dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya river. Board the Manohra at the Anantara Riverside 630pm, and enjoy the lights, delights and organic, biodynamic wine until 930pm. Seats are thb 2,900 net per person. Let us know and we will book for you at a special rate.

Wednesday, September 4th, 2019

The recently renovated Appia in Sukhumvit Soi 31 if offering night of southern Italian specialties. Chef Miro’s will prepare a special menu and you will be able to enjoy organic wines from Marco Carpineti in Lazio, Fattoria La Rivolta in Campanio and an unsual amphora aged Nero d’Avola from Brash Higgins in McLaren Vale, Australia. To book please call 02 261 2056.

Thursday, September 5th, 2019

Portugal Rising at Funky Lam Kitchen, Thonglor 11. Come meet Adam and Leila, who can tell you a little about some of the juicy tipples coming out of Portugal, and its not Port wine. Savior a pet nat by Aphros, mineral white by Anselmo Mendes and Niepoort, densely fruited red by Zambujeiro, and also the versatile Madeira from Barbeito, which can be served as an aperitif or cocktail. To book please call tel 02 050 0469.

Saturday, September 7th, 2019

As part of the extensive World Gourmet Fair week, Wine Garage has paired a couple of wines for the menu of one Michelin star dinner by Virtus from Paris. Cocktails at 7pm and seats are thb 7,500++ each including wine pairing. To book please call 02126 8866 Ext. 1707 or email wgf.asia@anantara.com

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

“Pop and Pour” at Siwilai City Club (Central Embassy) is a sneak peak into the world of unconventional wines: wines that you are likely to find when dining out in Paris, London, New York or Tokyo.  We have laid out a range of 16 wines, according to the vineyard management and winemaking philosophy.  You can take your time to explore each table, taste and discuss the nuances that these living wines bring to the palate, with good food and tunes to be accompanied during the event. More importantly, we hope you enjoy yourself and have a great time!

Tickets available at the door and on ticketmelon.com.  Act fast as this a a limited capacity event!

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

The second installation of the Moon & Wine series at Char, Indigo Hotel on Wireless Road offers biodynamic wine and a 7-course menu. To make your reservations call Tel 02 207 4999, or let us know, we can assist. Special price is thb 3,000++ for set or you can also enjoy the dishes and wines a la carte. The pairing this time is with wines from Christoph Hoch, Domaine Goisot, Claus Preisinger, Brash Higgins, Patrick Sullivan, Domaine de la Chevalerie, and Equipo Navazos.

Saturday, September 14th, 2019

Issan Classic Vol 2 features homeboy Chalee Kader of 100 Mahaseth with Chef Num from Samuay & Sons in Udon, as well the Bossman, Por Sawat, from Khonkaen. Together they will dig deep into the Northeastern culture. To book please call Tel 02-235-0023. Guaranteed fun and adventure! Set menu is thb 2,400 per person.

Saturday, September 21st, 2019

Our next wine workshop at Another Story, EMQuartier, will be a joint event with Kad Kokao, the dedicatedly Thai chocolate maker off Suan Plu road. Together we will be tasting and talking about the sourcing of these fine beans, and also the sweet and fortified wines that accompany them. Session starts at 530pm and ends before 7pm. We will be tasting a 20 year old Loire sweet, Madeira, Port wine and Sherry. To book, seats are thb 1,000 each,  please email anotherstory@themall.co.th

Hope this is of interest, and see you soon!

Moon & Wine, Char Restaurant Jul 18th, 2019

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biodynamic, char restaurant, fruit day, indigo bangkok, natural wine, nikolas ramirez, organic, Wine

150 years of friendship between Thailand and Austria

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150 years, austrian wines, Bangkok, fritsch, gindl, gruber, hoch, machherndl, preisinger, rabl, riedel wine bar & cellar, straka, tegernseerhof, tinhonf, trapl, wine tasting, zillinger

The Austrian Embassy in Thailand has been busy coordinating cultural, musical and of course wine events so far this year. Coming Tuesday, February 26th, you will be able to taste 45 wines from 12 stylish producers, covering the vast array of regions and grape varietals Austria has to offer. There will be classical and natural wines, almost certified organic or biodynamic.

The line up includes wines from Gindl, Fritsch, Tinhof, Straka, Preisinger, Rabl, Machherndl, with Gruber, Zillinger, Trapl, Hoch and Tegernseerhof being present in person to meet you.

For this special occasion, Riedel Wine Bar & Cellar will offer a beautiful selection of canapes for thb 1,500 net.

The event is from 630pm to 830pm. To book please call Tel 02 656 1133 or email info@riedelwinebarbkk.com .

We look forwarding to seeing you then.

 

 

and you will be able to taste

Wines with roots deep into nature

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biodynamic wine, event, festival, music, natural wine, organic wine, pattaya, wonderfruit

For this ever improving music, art and food festival in Pattaya, we select some squeaky pure wines from our winemaking partners, who farm without chemicals and make wines by….not really doing much! The buzzword du jour is low intervention wines.

We are excited to pour a few Jauma wines that are unlike many natural wines: extremely easy to enjoy outdoor, where perhaps glasses and temperatures aren’t ideal. They expressive and bright, have nuanced flavors that enable you to appreciate aromas as they enfold.

If you have to drink Champagne, then at least drink one that is from a Grand Cru village and organic for over 30 years, such as Andre Beaufort’s. The living soils make a wine that is dense, crystalline, with mineral flavors and structure. Disgorged about 2 years ago, this Brut Reserve is now blossoming.

There is wine, there is rock n roll, and there is music in a bottle from Ochota Barrels. Tara and Amber make the Slint Chardonnay coming from a cool spot up on the Adelaide Hills. Tightly wound, razor-sharp style of Chardonnay and gentle tingling on the tongue.

Most chefs at Wonderfruit will prepare Thai or Asian accentuated meals. The whites that work well with these are skin-contact wines with their spiced-tinged aroma and subtle oily texture. Claus Preisinger’s Kalkundkiesel isn’t an orange wine, as it lacks the structure and phenolics, but it certainly has vibe and kick to make you crave for more when downing delicious meals outdoors.

We have a few more wines available, but you get the style we aim to present. Make sure to check out the chef line up here.

Wine workshop at Another Story, Nov 24th

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amantee, another story, baden, black forest, emquartier, germany, Wine, wine garage bangkok

The wine region of Baden includes swaths of vineyards adjacent to the picturesque Black Forest natural park. In addition, the warmest of Germany’s wine regions is also known for the volcanic Kaisterstuhl and the Markgraflerland in the triangle between Germany, Basel in Switzerland and Alsace in France.

For the enchanted wine workshop we will be presenting the following bottles:

Ziereisen Pinot Blanc Lugle 2014

Enderle & Moll Muller Thurgau (skin contact) 2016

Enderle & Moll Pinot Noir Rose 2016

Ziereisen Pinot Noir Talrain 2015

Ziereisen Syrah Gestad 2013

To reserve one of the 12 seats please email anotherstory@themall.co.th

Paella battle on Toro’s patio, Nov 10th

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broken eggs bangkok, charlie jones, jacopo astrays, paella, quince bangkok, spanish wines, toro bangkok

Come chill out and enjoy a fun evening with the two chefs, the crew from Toro and our casually easy drinking wines from Spain.

Ca N’Estruc Blanco is a refreshing and aromatic blend of Xarello with Muscat from vineyards close to Barcelona, Catalunya

Monastrell, aka Mourvedre, blended with some Syrah and briefly aged in oaked by Barahonda in Yecla, is a massive bang for the buck and shows why cool nights can lift a full-bodied Mediterranean wine.

The limited seats are B1,500++ per head. Please RSVP fast at 02-392-7790 or info@torobangkok.com