Local Wine Events
The Local Nose events calendar puts you one click away from knowing what's happening in the Singapore wine scene. Learn about exciting dinners, unique tastings and enriching wine education opportunities.
Wine Dinners provide a perfect occasion to study and enjoy the delicious art form of Food and Wine pairing.
Wine tastings are an enjoyable way to discover new wines styles from all over the world.
Appreciate wine even more by learning about wine regions and grapes, or simply how to taste wine.
Engage in a little mid-day palate training with food and wine.
Saturday 31 July 2010
Oriton School of Culinary Arts
09:00 - 17:00 Wine & Spirit Education Trust
Want to improve your understanding of wine? Then join Wine & Co and study for the Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 Intermediate Course Certification.This course offers students a deeper understanding of wine styles, grapes and wine regions and is useful for consumers and for those working in Food & Beverage industry. This course is perfect for those with a good basic knowledge of wine. It is a natural progression from the WSET Foundation course, though the Foundation certificate is not a prerequisite.
Total cost is $872 including all the wines to be tasted. The exam will be on July 31 from 9am- 12pm.
This course is appropriate for:
• People employed in the F&B, hotel and wine trade industries with some previous knowledge of alcoholic beverages.
• Wine enthusiasts who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge of wines and spirits and want to obtain an internationally recognised wine qualification.
Highlights of the course:
• wine-making and factors influencing wine style
• key white and black grape varieties
• label terminology
• food and wine matching
• taste a minimum of 44 fantastic wines
Upon the successful completion of the examination, you will be awarded a Certificate from the WSET from UK.
Momento del Tesoro
14:00 - 18:00 Bubbly Saturday @33
There's something 'bubbly' about Saturdays now in Singapore...it's Top Wine's Bubbly Saturday events! Head over to the Top Wines showroom for a taste of 4 bubby wines, all at very attractive prices on the day, paired with the very best vegetarian spring rolls EVER!Cost is $33 per person. RSVP to bernie@topwines.com.sg
Wines to be tasted:
Angove Regent Brut Sparkling NV
Duval-Leroy Rosé de Saignée NV
Mount Riley, Savee Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Corte Viola Dedicato Prosecco Extra Dry NV
Vis-à-Vis restaurant
15:30 - 17:00 Vino Cave presents a Vosne Romanée tasting
Vino Cave is pleased to invite Burgundy lovers to discover these wines at a Vosne Romanée tasting at Vis-à-Vis restaurant on 31 July, Saturday from 3.30pm to 5pm with these wines for $65.00nett.The Hidden Host
20:00 - 22:00 Forrest Wine Dinner
Aperitif
Bubbles for Brigid 2005
Dinner
Mussels Poached in White Wine
A classic dish of mussels poached with white wine & tarragon. Served with crusty bread.
The Doctors' Riesling 2009
Home Cured Beet Root Salmon
House-cured salmon with beetroot & parsley, avocado puree, chive crème fraîche & salad.
Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Pan Seared Quail
Seared and served with pomegranate jus & mesclun salad.
Forrest Estate Pinot Noir 2008
Braised Short Rib
Served with pomme puree & seasoned golden enoki
Newton Forrest Cornerstone 2005
Fresh Figs, cinnamon-infused whipped ricotta & honey
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2009
Cost is $135 nett per person. Advanced booking & payment required.
Please contact Zul on zul@thehiddenhost.com or 6410 9026 for bookings.
