Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Bordeaux Rendez Vous 2013, Bordeaux Rendezvous, Bordeaux Wine, Buffet Style, Château Haut Bailly-Pessac-Léognan, Château Lagrange, ChâTeau Lascombes, Château Lascombes-Margaux, Chateau Leoville, Chateau Leoville Poyferre, Ck Lam, Conti Neri, Conti Neri-Prosecco, EASTERN & ORIENTAL HOTEL PENANG, Eastern And Oriental, Executive Chef Petr Feher, French Wine, French Wines, Hospitality Professionals, Lables, Master Class of 2010 Vintages, New Victory, Oriental Hotel Penang, Pessac LéOgnan, Prestigious Labels, Red Wines, The Wine Shop, Victory Annex, Vintages, What2seeonline.Com, White Wine, Wine Connoisseurs, Wine Dinner, Wine Merchants, Wine Producers, Wine Shop, Wine With Food, Yum Seng
BY CK Lam
‘Bordeaux Rendezvous’ 2013 is a wine dinner organized by French wine merchants Barriere Freres in conjunction with their local importer The Wine Shop. Held at E&O Hotel’s brand new Victory Annex, the event attended by wine connoisseurs, hospitality professionals and media started with the Master Class of 2010 vintages, followed by a Wine Dinner.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Arancini, Arancini Rossi, Asiaeuro Wines and Spirits, Banfi Wine, Banfi Wines, Beef and Goose Liver Ravioli, Belnero Di Montalcino DOCG 2009, Black Cod, Brunello Di Montalcino, Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2007, Castello Banfi, Castello Banfi Wine Dinner, Cherry Tomatoes, Cherry Tomatoes Caprese, Chianti Classico Riserva, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2009, Docg, Executive Chef Felice Martinelli, Goose Liver, Grilled Seafood, Grilled Seafood and Vegetables Salad, Guillaume Blanchard, Herb Crusted Lamb Loin Medallions, Light White Truffle Cream, Penang Italian Restaurant, Principessa Gavia, Principessa Gavia Gavi DOCG 2011, Rosa Regale DOCG 2010, San Angelo Pinot Grigio IGT 2011, Sangiovese Grapes, Sant Antimo, Spasso Milano, Summus IGT 2007, Truffle Cream, Vigne Regali, Vineyard Estate, Wagyu Beef Tenderloin “Wellington”, What2seeonline.Com, White Truffle, Wine And Spirits, Wine Dinner, Wine Family, Wine Pairings, Wines And Spirits
BY CK Lam
It was a night with awesome wines and lots of food at the Castello Banfi wine dinner organized by fine wine and spirits distributor Asiaeuro Wines and Spirits at Spasso Milano, Straits Quay. Executive Chef Felice Martinelli presents a five-course meal of game, seafood and vegetables to complement the Italian wine by Italy’s award winning wine family – Castello Banfi Wines.
Banfi’s Regional Manager, Guillaume Blanchard welcomed us and chatted about the different wine pairings. “Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. With its sister estates in Piedmont, Vigne Regali and Principessa Gavia, it has been recognized all over the world for its dedication to excellence in the art of Italian winemaking,” said Guillaume.
The wines for the evening include Principessa Gavia Gavi DOCG 2011, San Angelo Pinot Grigio IGT 2011, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 2009, Belnero Di Montalcino DOCG 2009, Brunello Di Montalcino DOCG 2007 and Summus IGT 2007.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: "Taste! South Africa" 2012, Amarula Cream, Barbeque Pork Ribs, bloem 2009, British Royal Family, Bruschetta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Capital Of South Africa, Casual Evening, Cloof, Cloof 2003, Cloof 2005, Cooked Salmon, Course Dinner, Elgin Area, Entwine, Exotic Fruit, Flavors, Granny Smith Apples, Grape Variety, Hawaiian Cuisine, Hawaiian Island Chicken, Homemade Bbq Sauce, Hurricane Barbeque Pork Ribs, Island Chicken, Izak, Kid On The Block, MARICOSA PACIFIC RIM & HAWAIIAN CUISINE, Mediterranean Mackerel Salad, Nakamatsu, New Kid On The Block, Pacific Rim, Passionate Views, Penang Wine Event, Pinotage Wines, Principal Partner, Professor Abraham, Rainbow Nation, Salmon and Venus Clam Tajine, Salmon Tajine, Satoru Nakamatsu, Savana, SMAAK!ZA, Stellenbosch University, Straits Quay Penang, Table Sessions, Tajine, Thomas Ling, True Quality, Warm Buns, Wheat Farming, Wine Capital, Wine Industry, Zonnebloem 2010, Zonnebloem Pinotage 2009
BY CK Lam
SMAAK!ZA – “Taste! South Africa” 2012 was in Penang recently for the “Table” sessions. Held at Maricosa Pacific Rim & Hawaiian Cuisine in Straits Quay, the event featured an eclectic 4 course dinner menu paired with a mini-vertical tasting of among the top award-winning Pinotage wines.
Thomas Ling, principal partner of Entwine Consultancy hosted the event and introduced the lineup of featured wines while Satoru Nakamatsu shared his passionate views behind the mouth-watering Rainbow Nation’s colourful cuisine.
We started off with the Savana, made from Granny Smith apples grown in the Elgin area in the Western Cape of South Africa. This naturally brewed and matured premium cider went well with the Maricosa bruschetta and the Mediterranean mackerel salad which was brought together with many fresh greens, mackerel and pleasantly sharp cheese.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Adam Haywood, Alison Harvey, Asiaeuro Wines & Spirits, Asian Restaurant, Australian Wagyu Beef Cheek, Black Pepper, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chef Chiam Choon Heng, Chef De Cuisine, Cherry Tomatoes, Chiam, Citrus Fruit, Ck Lam, Coonawarra, Crispy Chicken, Dow’s Port Wine, Estate Chardonnay, Estate Wine, G Hotel Penang, Jackfruit Strudel, Jiang Nan, Katnook Estate, Katnook Estate Chardonnay 2008, Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Katnook Estate Shiraz 2009, Katnook Founder’s Block Chardonnay 2010, Katnook Founder’s Block Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Lotus Root, Penang Wine Events, Peter Nast Nast, Red Wine, Sesame and Soy, Unagi Roll, William Chong, Wine Dinner, Wine District, Wine Pairing
BY CK Lam
I had the pleasure of attending a wine pairing dinner put together by G Hotel award winning Pan Asian restaurant Sesame and Soy and Katnook Estate. The gourmet food was prepared by chef de cuisine Chiam Choon Heng.
The wines sampled at the event included the Katnook Founder’s Block Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Katnook Founder’s Block Chardonnay 2010, Katnook Estate Shiraz 2009, Katnook Estate Chardonnay 2008 and Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2005.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Arrays, Batu Ferringhi, Bed, Bfg, Billion Frontier Group of Companies, Bistros, Champagne And Wine, Cheeses, Ck, Crowds Of People, Cuvee, Deutz Champagne, Entertainment Industry, Fiesta, Fine Wine, Flavors, Food and Beverage, Frontier Group, Glass Wine, Group Vice President, Guide Booklet, Honig, Hot Cakes, International Wine, Joel Payne, Katarina, Korta, Large Crowd, Malaysia Wine Fiesta, Malaysia Wine Fiesta 2012, Malbec, Mois, Nueve, Penang, Penang Road, Penang Wine Dinner, Penang Wine Event, Penang Wine Events, Precinct 10, Programme Guide, Red Karaoke, Regional Wine, Showcases, Sixty9ine Mansion by The Sea, Sushi Zento, Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Tokong Penang, The Straits Wine Company, Tikus, Tokong, Tourist Districts, Villard, Wine Bar, Wine Company, Wine Consultant, Wine Enthusiasts, Wine Fiesta, Wine Labels, Wine Lovers, Wine Makers, Winemakers, Wineries, Zento
BY CK Lam
My enthusiasm for learning about wine was given a boost when I was invited to the Malaysia Wine Fiesta 2012. The event organized by The Straits Wine Company (of the Billion Frontier Group of Companies) was held at Precinct 10, located at Tanjung Tokong, Penang. More than 400 wine enthusiasts turned up at the event.
“Tickets were sold like hot cakes since the event is being publish. We are glad to organize event like this as it help to bring up a new healthy drinking trend in Penang” Sean Teoh, Billion Frontier Group of Companies Group Vice-President said.
Billion Frontier Group of Companies owns a number of up-market restaurants and bistros including Bed, Sixty9ine Mansion by The Sea, Mois, Nueve, Sushi Zento and Red Karaoke.
Crowds of people make their way through the event
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Bourgogne Blanc, Boursin Cheese, Brussel Sprouts, Bukit Jambul Golf Course, Chambolle Musigny, Chardonnay Grape, Chassagne Montrachet, Cherry Tomato, Christophe Thomas, Ck Lam, Classic Wines, Equatorial Hotel Penang, Greeny, Joseph Drouhin, Joseph Drouhin Chablis Domaine de Vaudon 2010, Joseph Drouhin Chassagne Montrachet Premier Cru ‘Morgeot’ 2008, Joseph Drouhin Laforet Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2009, Joseph Drouhin Saint Veran 2009, Joseph Drouhin Wine, Josephy Drouhin Chambolle Musigny 2007, Mushroom Sauce, Mustard Vinaigrette, Penang Bridge, Premier Cru, Rare Meat, Refreshing Taste, Rosemary Potatoes, Saint Veran, Sauteed Brussel Sprouts, Spinach Pasta, Sweet Aroma, Sweet Aromas, The View, Tuna Carpaccio, Wine Pairing
BY CK Lam
Joseph Drouhin’s wine pairing event added to my wine tasting list!
I had the pleasure of attending the Joseph Drouhin wine pairing dinner held up above at The View in Equatorial Hotel, Penang. The restaurant stays true to its name, with large windows giving great view of the Penang Bridge and the new second bridge link in addition to the lush greeny Bukit Jambul Golf Course.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Angel Hair, Angel Hair Pasta, Asiaeuro, Barone Ricasoli Wine, Barriques, Black Mulberry, Brolio, Brolio Chianti Classico 2009, Cabernet Sauvignon, Casalferro IGT Toscana 2008, Castello Di Brolio Vin Santo 2004, Chef Dave, Chianti Classico, Ck Lam, Enjoyable Time, Executive Chef Dave Looi, Great House Of Penang, Herb Pasta, Italian Producer, Italian Wine, Italian Wines, Joel B. Payne, Looi, Red Wine, Roast Duck, Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Reserva 2008, San Daniele, Time Sampling, Vin Santo, Wine Bar, Wine List, Wine Pairing, Wine Writer
BY CK Lam
Barone Ricasoli is available in selected Penang restaurants’ wine list!
A group of us had an enjoyable time sampling and learning about Barone Ricasoli wines at two different restaurants, Suffolk House and That Little Wine Bar. Both the chefs have prepared creations to match with the Italian wine which is distributed by Asiaeuro.
Below are several wines that are worth trying:
Brolio Chianti Classico 2009
Rocca Guicciarda Chianti Classico Reserva 2008
Casalferro IGT Toscana 2008
Castello Di Brolio Vin Santo 2004
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: Australian Wagyu Beef Fillet, Baron Edmond, Baron Edmond de Rothschild's, Beef Fillet, C K Lam, Chateau Clarke, Chateau Malmaison, Dark Fruits, Duck Confit, Edmond De Rothschild, Fine Dining Restaurant, Fine Wines, Florent J. Mougin, French, French Winemakers, French Wines, Gamey Taste, Lamb Rack, Melon Granita, Morel Mushroom, Mougin, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Nicolas Feuillatte, Nicolas Feuillatte Reserve Particuliere N/V, Parkroyal Penang, Parkroyal Penang Resort, Red Hue, Refreshing Melon, Richard Murphy, Tiffins, Tomato Fondue, Wagyu Beef, White Asparagus, Wine Chateau, Wine Dinner, Winemakers Dinner
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 19th November2011
BY CK Lam
It was an evening of dining and French wines at Tiffins, the fine dining restaurant in Parkroyal Penang Resort. The evening gave us the chance to explore wines from the estates of Baron Edmond de Rothschild.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: 9th September, Alcohol, Arigato, Bar, Bay Avenue, Bayan Lepas Penang, Bonjiri Chicken Tail, Coffee Bar, Cozy Interior, Dispensing System, Eringi, Executive Chef Kazuhiro Inose, Fish Head, Grill Menu, Japanese Menu, Japanese Sake, Kaki Kushi, Kazuhiro, Lamb Yaki, New Straits Times (Life & Times), New Straits Times (Life & Times), Okura, Pub, Queensbay Mall, Rm10, Rm3, Salmon Don, Sanma Shio Yaki, Selection Menu, Shake Onigiri, Shishamo, Shochu Kuromaru, Single Malt Whisky, Skewer, Sunagimo, Tebasaki, Torikawa, Vergano Coffee, Vino Tech, Vino Vino Bistro, Whisky Bar, William Chong, Wine Bar, Wine Cabinet, Wine Dispenser, Work The Meat, Yaki Onigiri, Yakitori, Yakitori Don, Yakitory
* This article was published in the New Straits Times (Life & Times) on 9th September 2011.
BY CK Lam
Vino Vino Bistro is the latest concept of wine bar to be launched in Penang. Incorporating a whisky bar as well as a coffee bar with a high tech twist, the outlet carries a wide and fine selection of wines in Penang. The cozy interior is lined with wine cabinet stacked with a variety of wines, Japanese sake and shochu.
Its drawing point is the Vino Tech dispensing system, whereby single malt whisky and premier wine are offered to customers by glass at the perfect temperature.
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Posted by: CK Lam Tags: 29th October, Asian Region, Asia’s Grand Bordeaux Trio Seminar, Bordeaux Wine, Chateau De Seguin, Chateau de Seguin Grand Vin De Bordeaux, Gala Dinner, Gerald Lum, Grand Vin De Bordeaux, Heart Of The City, Malaysia International, Malcolm Tham, Marina Bay, Opening Speech, Saint Clair, Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Seminar Package, Singapore Tourism Board, Thomas Ling, Vin Bordeaux, Vin De Bordeaux, Vintry Jaya 33, Wfa, White Wine, Wine Buff, Wine Event, Wine For Asia, Wine Wine
Wine for Asia (WFA) and the Singapore Tourism Board recently invited many guests to attend their Wine For Asia 2010 Roadshow Presentation Tasting Event. I was down in Kuala Lumpur during the weekend to attend this roadshow, which was held at Vintry, Jaya 33.
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