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.
Friday 30 July 2010
Pranzo Italiano Lunch
Join FBI wines for an excellent Italian lunch with wines at Pietrasanta. On offer is a 4 course meal prepared by Chef Loris and a selection of wines from FBI.Cost is $90++ per person. RSVP to dane@fbih.com.sg
The Hidden Host
19:00 - 21:00 Forrest Wine Tasting
The Wines
Bubbles for Brigid 2005
The Doctors' Riesling 2009
Forrest Estate Pinot Gris 2009
Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008
Forrest Estate Pinot Noir 2008
Newton Forrest Stony Corner 2007
The Canapés
Pulled Roasted Chicken - Pommery Red Grape Dressing
Poached Shrimp - on a bed of avocado puree on toast
Mini Potato Gratin - with chervil
Japanese Tofu Salad - light soy dressing and micro herbs
Onion Marmalade & Sundried Tomato on Toast - House-made marmalade, sundried tomato
Cost is $35 nett per person. Advanced booking & payment required.
Please contact Zul on zul@thehiddenhost.com or 6410 9026 for bookings.
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.
Monday 02 August 2010
Hilton Singapore
18:00 - 21:00 Journey to Burgundy with Hilton
Embark on a spellbinding wine adventure at Kaspia Bar with our Sommelier and discover the wines of a region every month. A sensory experience awaits as you taste wines paired with the region’s specialties.Take a seat as we journey to the region of Burgundy this month and move from the south to the north through the weeks.
$45++ per person. 6pm – 9pm, daily
Burgundy Tour:
2 Aug to 8 Aug: “Le Chablisien”
Tuesday 03 August 2010
La Strada Ristorante
19:00 Cantina Zaccagnini Wine Dinner @ La Strada
Join Mr. Angelo Ruzzi from Cantina Zaccagini for an exceptional dinner paired with the exciting wines of Cantina Zaccagini.Cost is $120++ per person. RSVP to lastrada@lesamis.com.sg
Wines to be served:
Il Bianco de Ciccio IGT 2009
Chronicon Trebbiano d'Abruzzo DOC 2009
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Cerasuolo DOC 2009
Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2008
San Clemente Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2006
Plaisir Passito Bianco IGT 2008
Saturday 07 August 2010
Fairmont Singapore
10:45 - 15:00 PICK, COOK, LEARN, EAT AND SLEEP - Fairmont Singapore “Secret Garden” Apprentice Trip
Each Apprentice Trip activity will be held on every first Wednesday of the month and open to a minimum of four (4) guests / participants to a maximum of 15.COMPONENTS & MECHANICS
Every month, a Chef will be assigned to supervise the Apprentice Trip Programme wherein he will conduct a tour / visit to the herb garden, facilitate the cooking demonstration and prepare a three-course set menu. Fairmont Singapore’s Director of Kitchens, Chef Otto Weibel will lead and supervise the hotel’s finest chefs, who will be involved in this project. They comprise Executive Sous Chef Michael Muller - French / Continental; Executive Pastry Chef Kenny Kong - Pastry & Confectionaries; Master Chef Sebastian Goh - Chinese Cuisine; Chef de Cuisine Domenico Piras - Italian Cuisine; Executive Sous Chef Nathan Brown, Fairmont Singapore’s designated ‘Herb Gardener’.
10:45AM - VISIT TO HERB GARDEN
11:00AM - HANDS-ON AND INTERACTIVE COOKING DEMONSTRATION
12:00NN - THREE-COURSE SET LUNCH AT SELECTED RESTAURANT
Cost: $85++ per person
* To ensure that this Apprentice Trip Programme will leave lasting impressions and outstanding memories, a certificate and a special token will be presented to guests / participants
For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com.
Thursday 26 August 2010
Gattopardo Restaurant
19:00 An Italian Affair
Celebrate the art and scince of food and wine with Top Wines! The evening will feature a four course meal matched with our best, highly-rated Italian wines.Cost is $128 nett per person. RSVP to bernie@topwines.com.sg
Wines to be served:
Elena Walch Gewurztraminer "Kastelaz" DOC 2009
Tedeschi Capitel Tenda Soave DOC Classico 2008
Cantina Zaccagnini Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2008
Pianirossi 2006
Tedeschi Capitel San Rocco Valpolicella DOC Superiore Ripasso 2007
Cantina Marabino Moscato Della Torre DOC 2008
