One-of-a-kind and one-night only wine pairing at the Capella Bangkok coming Monday May 30th 2022. Sommelier Thanakorn Bottorff with Chef Kannika Jitsangworn will be offering a 6-course menu paired with characterful wines made from indigenous varietals. Seats are priced at thb 4,500 plus tax and service. For reservations please call 02 098 3817 or email phranakhon.bangkok@capellahotels.com .
We are excited to be kicking off the wine lab again at Cloud Wine, Baan Turtle. Depending on the month, the line up can be either a series of bottles served blind from Coravin, or as shown here a horizontal tasting of five different styles of one of France’s greatest wine.
A great bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge bursts with rich cooked-to-dried aromas (strawberry, cherry, raspberry), as well as roasted notes (plum, blackberry, raisins or figs). As the wine evolves, herbal, floral, and spice notes appear. Francophiles – and the actual French – call the classic herbal play “garrigue,” after the region’s scrubland of sage, rosemary, and lavender. The wine style is full-bodied with alcohol levels reaching above 15% ABV. The texture is lush when young, and can obtain silky characteristics with age. For most but a few, the prime drinking window is between 8-12 years of age.
First up, is a bottle of rare white Chateauneuf du Pape, followed by four reds of different blends and winemaking fashion. This exploration will shed light on the terroir, fermentation and ageing method, as well as the signature of each estate. Our team will guide you through an in-depth experience including:
Michel Chapoutier Bernardine Blanc 2019 RP 90
Le Clos du Caillou Safres Rouge 2018 Vinous 94
Jean Royer Tradition Rouge 2017 Vinous 93
Laurent Charvin Rouge 2017 Vinous 95
Michel Chapoutier Barbe Rac Rouge 2012 JR 18.5 RP 95
Price per person: thb 1,900 for 5 pours of 60ml or thb 2,900 for 5 pours of 90ml
Please book ahead, alone or with friends, and our team will take care of you. Email retail@cloudwine.asia or call Tel 081 588 7238
Wine lab theme Chateauneuf du Pape takes place during November and until 12th December 2021.
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BAAN TURTLE is located in Soi Suan Plu 2. One of Bangkok’s signature dining spots off Sathorn Road now houses three culinary directions, plus a cigar and whisky lounge, as well as Cloud Wine.
Chris Mercier of Wine & Spirit IQ will host this zoom tasting on Thursday August 26th – starting at 630pm.
He will share general content about the tiniest of French appellations, and cover the following 5 wines from Stephane Tissot’s stable:
Chardonnay Patchwork 2018
Arbois Savagnin 2016
Poulsard Vieilles Vignes 2018
Trousseau Singulier 2018
and Pinot Noir Sous La Tour 2018
To register please email: marketing@winegarage.asia. The price including some Comté cheese will be thb 1,650 per person and the tasting kit of 5 x 60ml bottles will be delivered during the day of the event.
Wine Garage is delighted to present a creative culinary experience bringing rural Korat to life in a secret city hideaway. A 5 course chef’s table for those who seek the unexpected for Songkran.
The evening begins in the culinary props ‘kodang’ of a narrative food stylist. Where a sparkling wine accompanies the palette on a wild leaf tasting. An incidental “sumrab” set has been designed to create a foraging experience in MRMH Studio’s collection of curiosities.
This event is an auspicious nourishment of body & soul to welcome in the Thai new year. You may want to visit Mango Art Festival at Lhong 1919 during the afternoon, then head to Wat Arun for the sunset before arriving at MRMH Studio for dinner.
The one-off special evening is limited to 20 seats only; seating by individual tables. The experience commences at 630pm and price per seat is thb 3,900 net and payable with booking.
Tegernseerhof Gruner Veltliner Bergdistl Smaragd 2017, Wachau, Austria
PALETTE CLEANSER
Clear duck bone broth with pickled lime, shredded duck breast
MAIN SUMRUB
Pork and 2 style duck egg wild galangal five spice stew
Mild spiced ‘liang leaf’ paddy field herb soup with smoked river fish
Korat style stir fried rice noodle with pork belly
Mother’s grilled eggplant namprik with wild leaves & herbs
8hr Smoked BBQ Beef Ribs rubbed with ‘Pla ra’ Esan style fermented catfish & spices
Organic Esarn rice
Bruno Lorenzon Morgon Les Charmes 2017, Burgundy, France
DESSERT
2 types of Korat inspired seasonal fruit desserts with smoked ‘sticky rice forgets husband’ tea
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Mango Art Festival
is a 4 day art festival taking place at Lhong 1919. Visit the beautiful venue on the Chao Phraya River to see over 20 galleries exhibiting, plus local craft and handmade accessories from Thailand’s artisans.
Villa Chakrabongse is a little jewel set in the Dusit area of Bangkok. The river front home with guest rooms, has a beautifully garden and is open only to visitors during activities such as this upcoming on March 26-28th 2021. Stroll through Tha Thien, near Wat Pa and Museum Siam, and visit the River Books operated by the the owner Khun Narisa.
During the day we we will operate a bar serving wines by glass at thb 170 / bottle at thb 1,000
The wines for the dinner menu will be sparkling Aphros Phaunus Pet Nat from Minho in Portugal, the Domaine Begude Chardonnay Etoile from Limoux in France, and a robust red with Dehesa La Granja from Toro in Spain.
There are several activities available for visitors of all ages. Please inquire, and book the special set dinner on 27th March now. Email is reservation@chakrabongse.com
Riedel Restaurant and Wine Cellar in collaboration with Wine Garage Bangkok invites you to join us on a Night in the “Hotel California”, a Dinner curated around 5 iconic representations of Californian viticulture, aimed at the explorer and connoisseur alike who enjoys to walk the unbeaten path.
The Wines are handpicked by Kim and paired carefully by Patrick with progressive dishes, based on inspirations stretching from popular Californian street grub to the fine dining scene of the region.
The set menu is priced at 3,500++ and limited to 36 seats. Individual tables, arrival 630pm, and sit down dinner starts at 7pm.
Join us and the team at Don Asado, in Soi Yenakart, for a casual lunch or dinner on Saturday, March 20th. The grill specialties include Short ribs wagyu, parilla Short ribs, Asado a la Cruz Picanha, as well as river prawns, octopus, sweetbread, vegetables, fries and two desserts.
Priced at thb 990++ this is a relatively good value, plus top up with thb 600++ for 4 glasses of wine (big reds from Argentina, Chile and France, plus also a white option). The restaurant has a small garden for little ones to roam around while you enjoy the feast.
237, 1 Yen Akat 2 Alley, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120. To book please call 02 005 6627
Tomorrow will be a great opportunity to enjoy the afternoon with friends. Come to Quaint in Sukhumvit Soi 61 between 4-7pm, and taste 48 wines from four leading suppliers. You can also snack on Amantee bread plus cheese and cold cuts provided by Premium Food.
Ticket prices are thb 1,500 at the door. Wines are offered at specials, please come to shop for the festive season.
To book please email narumpa@texica.co.th or call 086 986 2525
To garner diner’s attention, Bangkok chefs and purveyors have created an array of tempting events and activities to explore before we head into December. Please peruse and contact the venues for further details.
THU 19 NOV @ QUINCE BANGKOK(SIRI HOUSE)
Kicking off a Guest-Chef Series that proposes to explore the possibilities of cooking with fire through monthly collaborations with some of the city’s most spirited chefs. The aim is to offer “elemental, fundamental and delicious” food using the best available ingredients and putting them through the test of fire to highlight their finest attributes, from seasonal organic vegetables to local and imported meat and seafood. “Episode One” of the PRIMAL INSTINCT series has guest-chef Chet ADKINS, chef/owner of Jua and Little Market. Dinner will be served à la carte in addition to the regular menu. The theme of “Episode One” will be “Kushiyaki Mash-Up”: a reinterpretation of classic Kushiyaki dishes (Japanese skewer/grill), putting twists from both Chet and Quince’s chef Steve into the mix.
Siri House is located in Soi Somkid, next Central Chidlom. To inquire or book please email eat@quincebangkok.com . Tel 094 868 2639
MON 23 NOV @ JUA
Join Prin, Chet and Chalee at JUA, as they skip the turkey, and instead give thanks to glorious Thai Wagyu!
Featuring Thai jasmine wagyu sourced from the fine folks at Arun Supa Farm in Khon Kaen, chefs Chalee Kader (100 Mahaseth) and Prin Polsuk (Samrub for Thai) team up with Chet Adkins to bring you 12 delicious courses showcasing a variety of prime and secondary cuts from this truly gorgeous animal. Seats are thb 3000++. Jua is located off Charoenkrung Rd and near the Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel. To book please call 02 103-6598
TUE 24 NOV @ RIEDEL WINE BAR & CELLAR
We collaborate again Chef Patrick, this time with “Iberia Feria” featuring wonderful selection of 4 tapas, followed by a scrumptious “cocido madrileno” deconstructed into 3 hearty courses, all accompanied by handpicked wine labels from Spanish top soil’s. Limited seats available, sit down at 7pm. Riedel Wine Bar is located within Gaysorn on Rachaprasong. To book please call Tel 02 656 1133.
WED 25 NOV @ COCOTTE FARM ROAST& WINERY
Chef Jeriko digs deep into his repertoire and pulls out sublime traditional French recipes for a spotlight on the fine wines of Burgundy. This 5-course pairing menu including turbot and pigeon and wines from the Yonne down to the Cote d’Or, with highlights being Meursault and Auxey Duresses from the early 1990s. The menu is priced at thb 4,290. Sit down is 7pm. Cocotte is located between Sukhumvit Soi 31 and 49. For bookings please contact adrien.a@hmgtasia.com or call Tel 092 664 6777
NATURAL WINE WEEK 24-29 NOV
Bangkok’s first Natural Wine Week takes place end of November in various venues spread across the city. During this week wine lovers can venture to participating venues and try 5 wines by the glass and more by bottle.There will also be several natural wine masterclass covering a bevy of subjects. Come on board, and we look forward to see you About Eatery, Kangkao, Naturalista, MUST Wine Bar, Marchwood, Cloud Wine Commons, Terroir Expression, Soul Food Mahanakorn, 100 Mahaseth, Funky Lam Kitchen, Jua, Appia, Broccoli Revolution, Siri House and few more.
For all details please visit event page on Facebook link here .
Welcome to the new era of Issan cuisine. While somtam and grilled chicken are still a favorite, what Thai chefs are dishing out at Mahaseth or DAG (Warehouse 30) is pushing the envelope beyond any expectations.
On Wed Oct 21st, we team up with Chef Chalee Kader, who prepares the below menu, served shared, and priced at thb 1,300++ per person. Diners can choose from a list of 5 amber wines – ranging from a short maceration period to over 6 months – and learn to explore the nuances of these phenomenal category. In addition, we will also serve Okro’s Wines from Georgia, a light red from Saperavi Budeshuri and short skin contact from the Mtsvane grape. Red wine lovers will not be left dry, as we will bring one in line with the theme here.
To book please email 100mahaseth.ekamai@gmail.com or call 02 235 0023.
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