24 Tuesday May 2022
Posted in Hotel, People, Restaurant, Wine
Tags
Bangkok, Banyat Chinpinyokul, cadence, Capella Bangkok, caper, Charity Waltenbaugh, Mandarin Oriental, Pattarapol Ponraritt, professionals, Restaurant, Sommelier, sorn, Thanakorn Bottorff, Vie Hotel Bangkok, Warakorn Ninlawan, Wine
Since this article was written for Thailand Tatler in early 2021, many sommeliers have moved away, to new properties or businesses. Regardless, their impact remains to be seen in our city until today.
19 Friday Nov 2021
Posted in Events, Food, People, Restaurant, Wine
Tags
baan turtle, Bangkok, chateauneuf du pape, cloud wine, laurent charvin, le clos du caillou, restaurants, Wine, wine garage bangkok, wine lab
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.
***
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.
Restaurant Keller by Chef Mirco Keller http://www.kellerbangkok.com
Lahnyai Nusara by Chef Thitid Tassanakajohn http://www.baanturtle.com/restaurants/lahnyai-nusara
M Krub by Chef Man http://www.baanturtle.com/restaurants/chef-mans-table-at-baan-turtle
To contact click details here
22 Wednesday Sep 2021
Scott Bilbro, one of Chris’ 4 sons, who took over the winery explains about this wine “The sum is greater than the parts. It was inspired by the old field-blend blocks and cooking with his (Chris) friends. It put Marietta on the map and has been a great connector. He’d blend on the hoof for a particular meal. Used Zin as the base at around one year old and two-year-old Syrah and three-year-old Petite Sirah.“
At a time when blends were making way for single varietal wines, something many still regard highly, California’s real treasure trove lie in the heritage vineyard sites of unheralded locales.
Old Vine Red is a proprietary red wine made to replicate the field blends of many of the above mentioned vineyards in Sonoma and Mendocino counties. Predominantly comprised of old vine Zinfandel, this iconic label offers year-in-year-out pure fruit, a supple mouth feel and a rich, solid structure.
To get to these grapes, a strong bond had to be made, and that was Chris’ strength in the early days, fostering relationships with meals and simple hand-shake agreements.
“Deep ruby-purple in color, the NV Old Vine Red Lot 71 has bright black cherry on the nose, with accents of fresh tobacco leaves, wood smoke iron and potpourri. Medium-bodied, grainy and fresh, it has spicy, mineral-laced fruit and a long, lifted finish.” Erin Brooks, 94 points
10 Friday Sep 2021
Posted in Wine
Sweeet wines were the most prized tipple in the 19th century, often costing more then the highly regarded chateaux of Bordeaux. Most regions, depending on the location, over time learnt to create specialty wines with names we might not be familiar with. Those producer’s range, will likely include a sweet wine – meaning not fermented dry, from either white or red grapes. In areas along Europe’s coast, sweet wines often are made by arresting fermentation by adding distilled spirits (fortification). Regardless of the technique, these wines with residual sugar – dessert, sweet, or stickies, can be some of the longest lived wines with highly complex aromatics that surely mesmerize ones senses.
In our selection today, we suggest five easy drinking off dry and sweet wines that can be enjoyed chilled as an aperitif, with savory or spicy dishes, plus of course cheeses and desserts. They are crafted, but do not undergo complex or long processes that can be make them very expensive. Since natural grape sugar remains in these, the wines often have lower alcohol degrees. Below, we describe the wines from easy and fruity to more sweet or complex.
Braida Moscato d’Asti Vigna Senza Nome 2020, Piedmont, Italy
Often called the day-time Champers for its light alcohol, measuring a mere 5.5% ABV; this grapey, juicy and aromatic wine shows frothy orange blossom, rose and musk. Deliciously effervescent. thb 890; special @ thb 750
Domaine Aubuisieres Vouvray Plan de Jean Moelleux 2015, Loire, France
The great food-friendly Chenin Blanc from the Loire still could be more widely known and can be found bone dry, off dry, very sweet or also made into complex Cremants. The Moelleux here describes a wine that “is sweet, soft, tender, smooth and mellow”. Something for on its own, or with Blue and Hard Cheeses, or also moderately spicy or salty dishes. 12% ABV. thb 1,300; special @ thb 1,100
Weiser Kunstler Riesling Trabacher Schlossberg Kabinett 2018, Mosel, Germany
From a warmer side valley off the steep-sloped Mosel landscape is this textured and layered Kabinett wine. In this warmer vintage, the German Kabinetts could be confused with a Spatlese by ripeness and sugar levels. Gorgeously juicy and subtly creamy. 9.5% ABV. thb 1,200; special @ thb 1,000
Hofgut Falkenstein Riesling Spatlese Euchariusberg Kabinett 2018, Saar, Germany
The lightest and most transparent among German Rieslings, this Saar late harvest captures the grape’s slatey minerality with ripe, intense and concentrated aromatic profile. Long lasting flavors, and also a good distance runner for aging to gain complexity. 8.5% ABV. thb 1,400; special @ thb 1,100
Julien Schaal Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru 2017, Alsace, France
The pride and joy of the village of Bergheim is this Altenberg Grand Cru, known and celebrated for greatness since the 12th century. Julien Schaal is well connected to a large estate owner, and can sell organic Riesling and Gewurztraminer for this complex cuvee. 13.5% ABV. thb 1,400; special @ 1,100
06 Saturday Mar 2021
Posted in Events, Food, Restaurant, Wine
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
16 Saturday Jan 2021
Posted in Food, Restaurant, Wine
Tags
We reached out to many of our contacts, who have or will soon operate under normal circumstances. Below we hope you will find something that adds a bit of color to your week. Please give it a go!
PIZZA & FLATBREADS
PIZZERIA MAZZIE
Brooklyn-style and hand made dough – 18 Soi 63 Ekkamai Parklane mall Tel : 02 060 8822 the website here
QUINCE
Launched Frenchie Pizza, in essence flatbreads flambé with unusual toppings like Swiss Raclette, Sai Oua, Spicy N’Duja or Krapaow Gai – at Siri House Soi Somkid, Ploenchit Tel 094 868 2639 IG quincebangkok
ASOK PI SHOP
Mike is a guy you will hear more about this year. A Thai who ventured out to cook in the US and Scandinavia; has a passion for fine wines, and will soon open a wine bar with wood fire in Sukhumvit Soi 23. For now his creation includes flat breads for delivery, and during the week, he will also supply you with Swedish meatballs or something Korean if he’s up to. Please check out his Instagram profile
THAI ETC DINING
HAAWM
A 6-seater chef dining booked out until April. Foodies and industry people flock here, and comes recommended, but we aren’t sure if they deliver. One to look out for. IG haawmbkk
BAAN ON WIRELESS
Not new, but their delivery options have become a major part of the restaurant. One plate dishes in a few minutes. Tel 02 655 8995 or website
PHO MARROW
Delivering hot bowls of pho noodle broth. Beef and chicken pho with an aromatic broth slowly simmered over charcoal, run by the guys at 100 Mahaseth. Call 022350023 IG 100mahaseth
CHARMGANG
What an experience to venture to this street and zone near Hualampong Station. The owners created a larger space with the extension, but the vibe and food is still amazing. Tel 098 882 3251 IG charmgangcurryshop
INDIAN
JHOL COASTAL
The coastal Indian by Chef Hari is closer to SEA flavors, than what we are normally used to from the sub-continent. Tel 02 004 7174 Email Reservations@jholrestaurant.com and website
QUICK FAIR
EL MERCADO
The restaurant, gourmet seafood and grocer continues to offer delicacies including oysters, however for a quick bite, check out their burgers. Tel 099-078-3444 Email: order@elmercadobangkok.com and website
JUA
Famed Charoengkrung drinking and fine snacking haunt offers
Katsu Sando @ 250B Panko-crusted chicken thigh, tonkatsu sauce, served on milk toast
Mentaiko Pasta 250B is angel hair pasta with cream sauce, mentaiko, and scallions
Tel: 021036598 Email info@juabkk.com and website
STAGE
Normally reserved for fine dining set menu, Chef Jay also makes tasty rice meals with quality French ingredients for delivery. Indulging moment would be their Wagyu burger topped with a sliver of foie gras. Tel 02 002 5253 or IG stagebkk
DON ASADO
Steaks and burgers in Soi Yenakart; Argentinean meats carefully grilled over open fire. Tel 02 005 6627 or IG donasado.bkk
FULL SETS
GIGI
Nightlife queen and buzzing venue next to Sing Sing offers a set for enjoyment at home. Tel is 02-662-4478 IG & FB @gigibangkok and the website
Value Set for 2 people @1,000 – 1 Antipasti – 1 Pasta – 1 Pizza – 1 Dessert
Value Set for 4/5 people @2,000 – 2 Antipasti – 2 Pasta – 3 Pizza – 2 Dessert
CAPER & CADENCE
The “next door” restaurants offers both casual new American and fine dining by Chef Dan Bark, who just picked up another Michelin star for his second outlet in Bangkok. They now have a take away menu plus a smashing non alcohol beverage pairing. Tel 083 783 4867 and IG cadence_restaurant
PASTA
ABOUT EATERY
Wine lovers of course know About Eatery, and their fresh pasta is slowly becoming talk of the town. Tel 092 907 2191 Email: info@abouteatery.com Website and IG: abouteatery
AND NEW OPENINGS, try out when you are near by…
WORKSHOP (Yenakart)
Clement Hernandez isn’t a new face in town. The Cahors born Chef cooks a variety of classic French dishes in a nicely designed surroundings. Outdoor courtyard and private dining room also available. You will recognize the service team who are Bangkok veterans. Tel 06 2519 0055 and IG workshopyenakart
CHIM CHIM (National Stadium)
Located in the Siam @ Siam Hotel, the newly decorated outlet serves comfort food selected from key global cities. Spacious, calming for all day. Tel 02 217 3000 IG chimchimbangkok
MICKEY’S DINER (Ploenchit)
American Diner serving all the classics from all day breakfast, biscuits & gravy, hot cakes, patty melts, to chicken and waffles. Call 020505158 IG mickeysdinerbkk
11 Friday Dec 2020
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
13 Friday Nov 2020
Posted in Events, Food, People, Restaurant, Wine
Tags
Bangkok, cocotte bangkok, Food, jua, quince bangkok, riedel wine bar, sumrab for thai, Wine, wine dinner, wine garage bangkok
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 .
16 Friday Oct 2020
Posted in Events, Food, Restaurant, Wine
Tags
100 mahaseth, amber wine, Bangkok, chalee kader, issan cuisine, issan tapas, natural wine, orange wine, wine dinner, wine garage, wine pairing, winegaragebangkok
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.
23 Thursday Jul 2020
Posted in Food, Restaurant, Uncategorized
We have only ventured into this one-year old Argentinian grill recently. Set up by gourmand friends, who brought in an Argentinean chef as partner, to run the daily show.
Casual, high quality cuts, and well executed dishes. What’s not too like!
Here is the latest menu, which surely will make your mouth salivate!
Opened for dinner from Tuesday through Sunday; the brunch is offered on weekends. To book please call 02 005 6627
237, 1 Yen Akat 2 Alley, Chong Nonsi, Yan Nawa, Bangkok 10120
garage notes 