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Dinner
Wine Dinners provide a perfect occasion to study and enjoy the delicious art form of Food and Wine pairing.
Tasting
Wine tastings are an enjoyable way to discover new wines styles from all over the world.
Education
Appreciate wine even more by learning about wine regions and grapes, or simply how to taste wine.
Lunch
Engage in a little mid-day palate training with food and wine.
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Thursday 24 June 2010

Twine

19:00 Education

Wine-Oh-Two: Wine Appreciation Class and Tasting

Beginners Guide to Wine Tasting and Appreciation

In Wine-Oh-One, we covered the most famous varietals…In this month’s appreciation class, we introduce you to the lesser known (but just as delicious) varietals such as Semillon, Gewurztraminer, Petite Sirah and Bonarda.

We will begin by introducing the wines, and talk about the regions where they are grown, how they differ from other varietals, and of course discuss various food pairings.

Geared for wine beginners, we will guide you through the basics of wine appreciation and how to make the most out of your wine.

Wines being tasted are as follows:
Gibbston Highgate Pinot Gris, Central Otago, New Zealand - $36
Chalkers Crossing Semillon, NSW, Australia - $30
Kahurangi Gewurztraminer, Nelson, New Zealand - $35
Vynfields Rosé, Martinborough, New Zealand - $35
Don Domenico Finca Cabernet Franc, Argentina - $26
Lucas & Lewellen Petite Sirah, Santa Barbara, California - $42
Don Domenico Finca Bonarda, Argentina - $28

(All wines purchased on day of event are 10% discount usual retail price shown above)

Places are limited so please RSVP as soon as possible to Alex...

By email: alexander@rev-distrinet.com or by phone 9822 1714.

An Exclusive Ratti Wine Dinner at Gattopardo

Pietro Ratti and Chef Lino have collaborated to create a delicious wine pairing dinner menu to be shared in an intimate setting for those wishing to have a truly delightful gastronomic experience.

With their Barolos considered among the 10 best wines in the world (Wine Spectator), Renato Ratti is without question one of the greatest Italian wine producers.

"Quality, research, passion, respect for our history and our land with a window ever open on the future, are the underlying principles of our philosophy and the expression of our wines."

Price:     S$150 per person - Limited to 20 persons only
RSVP:     Mr. Alex Calabro - alex@gattopardo.com.sg
Mr. Alan Leng - alanl@metadesign-group.com


Wine Pairing Dinner Menu

Dolcetto d’Alba Colombe’ 2009

Cipolle di Tropea e Ragusano
Sweet Red Onion from Calabria with Light Saffron Ragusano Cheese Fondue
Barbera d’Alba Torriglione 2008

Paccheri di Gragnano con Carciofi e Guanciale
Large Pasta Tubes with Artichokes, Smoked Pork’s Jowl and Egg Yolk
Barolo Marcenasco 06

Dentice del Mediterraneo al Forno
Oven Baked Wild Mediterranean Red Snapper with Porcini Mushrooms
Barolo Rocche 2004

Porchetta Cotta al Forno a Legna
Herb- Roasted Pork Belly in Wood Fired Oven
Barolo Rocche 2001

Sicilian Cannolo

And the best Italian cheese selection
Barolo Rocche 1997

Champagne Gosset Dinner at Osvaldo

Apertif
Champagne Gosset Brut Excellence NV

Appetizer
Polenta with Lard and Taleggio Cheese
Cod with Porcini Musroom and Mash Potatoes
Champagne Gosset Grande Reserve Brut NV

Pasta
Hand made Pasta with Fresh Seafood
Champagne Gosset Grande Rose Brut NV

Main Course
Seabass Mediterranean Style
Champagne Gosset Celebris Blanc De Blancs NV

Dessert
Homemade cake with Peach and Vanilla Ice Cream

Coffee and Tea

$138nett/pax

For Reservations, email Merlyn at merlyn.lai@sswc.com.sg or call +65 9799 6333