Discoveries Winemaker Tour Tour 7 - Austrian Wines in Nov 2010

SUBJECT LINE:  Discovering Gruner Veltliner and other secrets in the Austrian Wine World with Elite Biodynamic Wines producer Nikolaihof and Premium Austrian Red Wine Producer Pfaffl  29-30 November, 2010 DWT 2010 Tour 7

Dear Wine and Food Lover,

Thank you for your support in Tour 6  of our Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010 where Party-loving winemaker Ludovic Boucart of Les Vins de Roisin introduced you to a wine world beyond the grape.

 We now invite you to join us in the seventh tour of our new series of ‘Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010’, a joint programme by m.a.x. concepts, wine merchant Cottage Vineyards (International) and local wine instructor, Damon Yuen, where the visiting winemaker and Damon, will lead you to discover each month some of the world’s most exciting and unusual wines paired to a range of exquisite cuisine in various m.a.x. concepts outlets.

Our seventh tour, entitled, “Discovering Gruner Veltliner, Blauer Zweigelt, St.  Laurent and other best-kept secrets in Austrian Wine” 29-30^th November, 2010, will star the wines of two top Austrian boutique wineries, biodynamic white wine specialist Nikolaihof in Wachau and premium Austrian red wine producer, Pfaffl in Weinviertel.

Austria is the home of Gruner Veltliner, one of the wine world’s most food-friendly and versatile wines, enjoyable bone dry, off-dry, sweet, young, and with age.  However, beyond this more better known, but still little known white grape, Austria produces also its own unique Rieslings arising from its steep, rocky, mineral terroirs able to hold their own against the tops Crus from Alsace and Germany, and a range of exciting red wines with their local grapes, namely Blauer Zweigelt, Blaufrankish, and St.  Laurent, that lend well to dishes ranging from tasty game birds to even seafood and all the delicacies and flavourings of Asian cuisine.

Leading this tour will be Christine Saahs, winemaker/owner of Nikolaihof, the oldest wine estate in Austria, whose history goes back almost 2000 years to Roman times.  Nikolaihof is also the first biodynamic wine estate in Europe to be given the Demeter certification.  The winery also holds high recognition for the quality of its wines.  Last year, 6 of Nikolaihof’s wines scored between 91 points to 97 points in Robert Parker’s “The Wine Advocate”.

And thus, with this tour, we will unravel the secrets of Gruner Veltliner, and other Austrian wine specialties with two special events showcasing some of Austrian’s top wines:  (1) an exquisite Japanese cuisine wine dinner and (2) a traditional Austrian cuisine wine dinner.

Choose to join our tour in one of the two events listed below (Menus below and attached):

1. Nikolaihof and Pfaffl at KIKU (Basement, The Landmark, Central, Hong Kong):  ‘Exquisite Japanese Cuisine, Exquisite Austrian Wines’ Winemaker Dinner (Monday 29 November, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:30pm):  $1,098.00 / $934.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list


2. Nikolaihof and Pfaffl at MAXIM’S CAFE (Cityhall, Central, Hong Kong):  ‘Traditional Austrian Cuisine, Traditional Austrian Wines’ Winemaker Dinner (Tues.  30 November, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:30pm):  $888.00 / $755.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list

Menus to both events are listed below and attached with 15% off for all Cottage Vineyards E-mail List members:

ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.  Tickets (available for sale) now can be purchased from Cottage Vineyards (International).  Call Tel.  2395 1293 or email tastings@cottagevineyards.com.

Hope to see you at our events.

Yours sincerely,

Ada Leung

Managing Director

Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited

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從高雅的自然動力學葡萄酒Nikolaihof及華麗的奧地利紅酒Pfaffl中探索奧地利葡萄酒的世界及特產葡萄- Gruner Veltliner  2010年11月29及30日 - 釀酒師巡迴演奏旅程七

各位朋友:

首先多謝各位對釀酒師巡迴演奏旅程七-比利時水果酒Les Vins de Roisin及釀酒師Ludovic Boucart的支持, 讓我們在不同的派對中認識另一個酒世界

我們現在誠意邀請閣下參加釀酒師巡迴演奏2010旅程七(2010年11月29日及30日)，同樣亦是由美心集團旗下的m.a.x. concepts、村鄉葡萄園(國際)及本地葡萄酒講師袁大文先生?手合辦，每月都會邀請世界各地的釀酒師，與袁大文先生跟各位一同發掘世上一些最非同凡嚮的葡萄酒並於m.a.x.concept的餐廳配上極具創意的美食。

在第七旅程-名為”探索奧地利的佳釀和葡萄: Gruner Veltliner, Blauer Zweigelt, St.  Laurent” 在2010年11月29及30日, 我們可以一同細嚐兩間奧地利高質素酒莊所出產的葡萄酒 – 先有位於奧地利瓦豪的祟尚生物動力學的白酒專家Nikolaihof, 以及出產尊貴奧地利紅酒酒莊Pfaffl

奧地利是Gruner Veltliner的家鄉, 而做出的葡萄酒是葡萄酒世界中其中一跟食物最為協調的佳釀, 並且千變萬化-可以是乾身,半乾身,甜酒, 新酒或陳年. 然而，除了這廣為人知的出品外，從當地的陡坡、岩石、礦物質豐富的土地所種出的白葡萄，釀製出奧地利獨有的Rieslings，可媲美阿爾薩斯和德國 ，此外，當地葡萄釀製的Blauer Zweigelt，Blaufrankish和St. Laurent紅酒，十分適合配搭家禽類、肉類、海鮮及各種亞洲佳餚。

奧地利最古老，自2000年的羅馬時代建成的葡萄酒莊園－Nikolaihof的園主及釀酒師Christine Saahs，將帶領今次的旅程。Nikolaihof也是歐洲第一個生物動力學葡萄酒莊獲得Demeter認證，亦被公認為專門出產質量極高的葡萄酒。去年，６款由Nikolaihof釀製的葡萄酒 ，於Robert Parker的The Wine Advocate獲得評分達91至97分。

就此，我地將在這個巡禮中，透過「日菜品酒宴」及「傳統奧地利菜品酒宴」，解開Gruner Veltliner及其他奧地利名釀鮮為人知的一面。

有關資料如下:

1) 精心日本菜配奧地利葡萄酒傑作釀酒師晚宴

地點: 賀菊 (香港中環置地廣場地庫)

日期: 2010年11月29日星期一 晚上七時至十時半

每位$1,098.00 / $934.00 村鄉葡萄園之電郵客戶可享此優惠

2) 傳統奧地利菜釀酒師酒宴

   地點: Maxim’s Cafe (香港中環大會堂高座一樓)

   日期: 2010年11月30日星期二 晚上七時至十時半

每位$888.00 / $755.00 村鄉葡萄園之電郵客戶可享此優惠

所有村鄉葡萄園(國際)的電郵名單內的朋友均享有85折優惠。

有興趣的朋友請聯絡村鄉葡萄園(國際)購票，電話2395 1293或電郵至tastings@cottagevineyards.com

希望在晚會中跟你們見面!!

Ada Leung

董事總經理

村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司

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Nikolaihof and Pfaffl at Kiku / Dinner

‘Exquisite Japanese Cuisine, Exquisite Austrian Wines’

Winemaker Dinner

Monday 29 November, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

HK$1,098.00 / HK$934.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members

Aperitif

Pfaffl Wein 1 2008 (60%Riesling/ 20%Gruner Veltliner/ 20%Pinot Blanc)

1st Course

Pfaffl Wein 1 2008 (60%Riesling/ 20%Gruner Veltliner/ 20%Pinot Blanc)

Fig Salad

湯葉無花果沙律

2nd Course

Nikolaihof Hefeazbug Gruner Veltliner 2008

Grilled pacific saury

鹽燒秋刀魚

3rd Course

Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Gruner Veltliner Smaragd 2007

Deluxe assorted sashimi (with New Zealand baby lobster)

特上刺身拼盤(紐西蘭小龍蝦)

4th Course

Nikolaihof Vom Stein Steiner Hund Riesling Reserve 2005

Grilled crab claw with crab paste sauce

北海道雪場蟹(蟹榚燒)

5th Course

Pfaffl Wein 2 2008 (70% Blauer Zweigelt/ 30% Pinot Noir)

Deep-fried Hiroshima oyster

吉列廣島蠔

6th Course

Pfaffl Blauer Zweigelt 2008

Japanese Chimaki style steamed rice with Sansai vegetables and Kurobuta pork

黑豚, 山葉竹皮飯

7th Course

Pfaffl Altenberg St. Laurent 2007

Wagyu beef tataki salad

和牛它它沙律

8th Course

Nikolaihof Susenberg Gruner Veltliner Edelsus 1999

Sweet Duo of Kiku Wagashi

日式和果子甜品盤

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Nikolaihof and Pfaffl at Maxim’s Cafe /Dinner

‘Traditional Austrian Cuisine, Traditional Austrian Wines’

Winemaker Dinner

Tuesday 30 November, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

HK$888.00 / HK$755.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail List Members

Aperitif

Nikolaihof Hefeazbug Gruner Veltliner 2008

1st Course

Nikolaihof Hefeazbug Gruner Veltliner 2008

Mixed plate of Austrian charcuterie and cheeses

奧地利雜錦頭盤

2nd Course

Nikolaihof Im Weingebirge Gruner Veltliner Smaragd 2007

Carpaccio of seabass seasoned with lemon peel and served with a lightly dressed salad

鱸魚薄片

3rd Course

Nikolaihof Vom Stein Steiner Hund Riesling Reserve 2005

Pan-fried Boston lobster tails in natural sea salt

served with green asparagus, clarified butter and a wedge of lemon

海鹽扒燒波士頓龍蝦尾

4th Course

Pfaffl Wein 2 2008 (70% Blauer Zweigelt, 30% Pinot Noir)

Austrian pork and beef dumplings served with sauerkraut
奧地利豬肉及牛肉餃子伴達酸菜

5th Course

Pfaffl Blauer Zweigelt 2008

Viennese Beef Gulash

維也納燉牛肉

6th Course

Pfaffl Altenberg St. Laurent 2007

Wiener Schnitzel (Viennese veal cutlet breaded and fried) served with a delicate lemon sauce and topped with slivers of anchovy and fried quail egg atop a bed of mashed potatoes

維也納炸小牛排

7th Course

Nikolaihof Susenberg Gruner Veltliner Edelsus 1999

Homemade Apple Strudel served with Hazelnuts and Warm Vanilla Sauce

自家製蘋果餡奶酪卷

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Les Vins De Roisin East meets West Afternoon Tea & Wine ~ 5 Sept 2010

Les Vins De Roisin East meets West Afternoon Tea & Wine

at Pearl on the Peak on 5 September 2010

 

DWT 2010 Tour 6, Les Vins de Roisin Day and Night, Never in the Morning round-the-clock winemaker events!

LES VINS DE ROISIN AT PEARL ON THE PEAK/AFTERNOON TEA & WINE
‘EAST MEETS WEST AFTERNOON TEA & WINE’
WINEMAKER AFTERNOON TEA & WINE
SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER, 2010, 2:30PM – 5:30PM
HK$398.00 / HK$338.00 NET PER PERSON FOR COTTAGE VINEYARDS AND DAMON'S E-MAIL LIST MEMBERS

Thank you for your support in our Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010, a joint programme by m.a.x. concepts, wine merchant Cottage Vineyards (International), and celebrated local wine instructor, Damon Yuen. We have now reached half-time in this year’s tour. Thus, to celebrate in this sixth tour, we propose a dramatic breakthrough in terms of wines, food pairings, and wine events.

Therefore, in our current tour entitled, “Les Vins de Roisin Day and Night, Never in the Morning”, we invite you to discover a wine world beyond the grape, introducing you to the serious gastronomic wines of “crazy” visionary, party-loving Belgian winemaker, Ludovic Boucart, who after studying winemaking in the Universities of Bordeaux and Burgundy and making wine in Saint-Émilion and Puloigny-Montrachet, decided to return to his home garden in Roisin, Belgium to make serious, gastronomic fruit wines, continuing the dream of his father, Jean-Marie Boucart, who in 1993 produced the winery’s first quince wine

East Meets West Afternoon Tea & Wine (Sunday 5 September, 2010, 2:30pm – 5:30pm at Pearl on the Peak) ($398.00 / $338.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards and Damon's E-mail list): Ludovic dressed in elegant suit and cravate in the company of elegantly dressed men and women will lead participants through a relaxing afternoon of tea and wine. Dress code: For men: Cravate, dress shirt and lounge jacket. For women: Wide-brimmed hats, gloves, and tea dresses. Parasols welcome.

Here's the Menu:

APERITIF & 1ST COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin L'Effervescence de Roisin
(Rhubarb Sparkling)
Tuna Mayonnaise, fresh chives, topped with salmon roe served with butter lettuce, tomato, and cucumber on white baguette 吞拿魚、三文魚籽、生菜、蕃茄夾青瓜配白包

2ND COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Rhubarbe 2002 (Rhubarbe)
Raw Hokkaido Scallop with lime juice and seven spices powder served in a spoon Smoked salmon with dill weed, giant capers served on a mild cream cheese on pumpernickel bread
鮮北海道帶子、配青擰汁、七味粉紅椒 、勺草煙三文魚、配淡味芝土柑肉麥包

3RD COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Cerise 2002 (Cherry)
Black forest ham and Emmental cheese, whole grain grey mustard, mini gherkin, butter lettuce on rye bread
Mini Peking duck wrap served with spring onions, cucumber, and hoisin sauce Sushi Duo of tuna and california roll, and served with wasabi, pink ginger and sushi soy sauce Barbeque Pork Vermicelli Roe Mini Glutinous Rice in lotus leaf dumpling
黑森林火腿、芝土、芥末、小黃瓜、生菜黑麥麵包、
迷你北京鴨片伴京蔥、黃瓜、和海鮮醬、
吞拿魚壽司加州卷、配芥末、子薑、壽司醬、
烤BBQ豬肉粉絲、
迷你糯米荷葉飯

4TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Coing 2002 (Quince)
Terrine de Foie de Canard served on Mini toast
Chicken Curry Puff
肉醬迷你多士、雞肉咖哩普夫

5TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Fraise 2003 (Strawberry)
Mini scone with clotted cream and blueberry jam Tiramisu
迷你藍莓果醬奶油卷、意式芝士餅

6TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Framboise 2003 (2003)
Black forest cake Dark chocolate fondant
黑森林餅、朱古力心太軟


ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. Tickets (available for sale) now can be purchased from Cottage Vineyards (International). Call Tel. 2395 1293 or email dinner@cottagevineyards.com.

Hope to see you at our events.
Yours sincerely,

Ada Leung
Managing Director
Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited

 

Les Vins de Roisin Pajama & Teddy Bear Winemaker Brunch ~ 4 Sept 2010

Les Vins de Roisin Day and Night - Pajama and Teddy Bear Winemaker Brunch

at Lawry’s on 4 Sept 2010

DWT 2010 Tour 6, Les Vins de Roisin Day and Night, Never in the Morning round-the-clock winemaker events!

LES VINS DE ROISIN AT LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB/BRUNCH
‘PAJAMA AND TEDDY BEAR PARTY’ WINEMAKER BRUNCH
SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER, 2010, 11:30AM – 3:00PM
HK$408.00 / HK$347.00 NET PER PERSON FOR COTTAGE VINEYARDS E-MAIL OR DAMON'S LIST MEMBERS

Thank you for your support in our Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010, a joint programme by m.a.x. concepts, wine merchant Cottage Vineyards (International), and celebrated local wine instructor, Damon Yuen. We have now reached half-time in this year’s tour. Thus, to celebrate in this sixth tour, we propose a dramatic breakthrough in terms of wines, food pairings, and wine events.

Therefore, in our current tour entitled, “Les Vins de Roisin Day and Night, Never in the Morning”, we invite you to discover a wine world beyond the grape, introducing you to the serious gastronomic wines of “crazy” visionary, party-loving Belgian winemaker, Ludovic Boucart, who after studying winemaking in the Universities of Bordeaux and Burgundy and making wine in Saint-Émilion and Puloigny-Montrachet, decided to return to his home garden in Roisin, Belgium to make serious, gastronomic fruit wines, continuing the dream of his father, Jean-Marie Boucart, who in 1993 produced the winery’s first quince wine.

Pajama and Teddy Bear Winemaker Brunch (Saturday 4 September, 2010, 11:30am – 3:00pm at Lawry’s the Prime Rib) ($408.00 / $347.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards and Damon's E-mail list): Ludovic’s Belgian late night party habits means the earliest meal he has in brunch but even this is difficult, and thus with bed-head and in full pajamas and slippers, still hugging his teddy bear, he will lead participants in the lush, comfortable environment of Lawry’s the Prime Rib through a wine-paired sit down brunch. Dress code: Pajamas, night dresses, and bring your own teddy bear.

Here's the Menu:

APERITIF & 1ST COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin L'Effervescence de Roisin
(Rhubarb Sparkling)
Crawfish salad with Creole honey-mustard dressing topped with quail egg and caviar with passion fruits caramel 小龍蝦沙律配蜜糖芥末醬撈鵪鶉蛋、魚子醬及熱情果焦糖

2ND COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Rhubarbe 2002 (Rhubarbe)
Smoked salmon with giant capers, dill weed, lemon wedge, and cream cheese served on an open poppy seed bagel with (2) a shot of cucumber and tomato gazpacho smoothie 煙三文魚伴巨刺山柑、香草檸檬片、奶油芝士包配青瓜番茄凍湯

3RD COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Coing 2002 (Quince)
Pan-Seared Foie Gras, Brioche, Hazelnuts, Calvados Ice Cream 烤鵝肝伴法式面包配榛子蘋果酒雪糕

4TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Cerise 2002 (Cherry)
Roast Beef Hash with Poached Egg 特級牛肉、薯餅水煮蛋

5TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Framboise 2003 (Raspberry) Crèpe of Minced Lamb in a Spicy Fresh Tomato Sauce topped with fresh basil and yoghurt
香辣鮮番茄醬煮羊方肉, 配薄烤餅香草酸乳酪

6TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Fraise 2003 (Strawberry)
English berry trifle of fresh seasonal berries
Banana and strawberry fruit salad
英式罧酒鮮莓蛋糕、香蕉草莓沙律


ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. Tickets (available for sale) now can be purchased from Cottage Vineyards (International). Call Tel. 2395 1293 or email dinner@cottagevineyards.com.

Hope to see you at our events.
Yours sincerely,

Ada Leung
Managing Director
Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited

 

Les Vins de Roisin Angels & Devils Wild Night Out Dance Party ~ 3 Sept 2010

Les Vins de Roisin Angels and Devils Wild Night Out Late Night Dance Party
Friday 3 September, 2010
9pm to 2am

(The latest event in our 4-event Les Vins de Roisin Day and Night, Never in the Morning 2010 Tour with special guest, Mr. Ludovic Boucart, Winemaker/Owner of Les Vins de Roisin, producer of Belgian Vintage Fruit Wines)
ONLY HK$330.00 NET per person

Details to our late night winemaker event as follows:

•Event: Les Vins de Roisin Angels and Devils Wild Night Out Late Night Dance Party
•Date: Friday 3 September, 2010
•Time: 9:00pm (3 September, 2010 – 2:00am (4 September, 2010)
•Venue: Dada Bar + Lounge, 2/F., The Luxe Manor, 39 Kimberley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
•Special Guest: Mr. Ludovic Boucart, winemaker/owner of Belgian Fruit Wines Producer Les Vins de Roisin
•Programme:
9:00pm – 10:30pm: Cocktail Making Demonstration by Les Vins de Roisin winemaker/owner Ludovic Boucart in the Heaven and Hell rooms of Dada Bar + Lounge with a paired canapé tasting (8 canapés) of six Les Vins de Roisin wines in the Garden of Eden room of Dada Bar + Lounge

10:00pm – 2:00am: Groove to the music of Dada Bar + Lounge’s live house band in the main lounge of Dada Bar + Lounge in a late night dance party with Ludovic and other fellow Angels and Devils with free-flow food and beverage until 1:30am of:

Three cocktails made using the Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Fraise (Strawberry), the Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Coing (Quince), and the Niepoort Dry White Port
Dada Bar + Lounge’s house mixers, beer, orange juice, soft drinks, coffee, and tea, and
Eight canapés
•Dress Code: Dress either as Angels or Devils to receive a free lucky draw
•Ticket Price: HK$330.00 NET per person inclusive of all the above with tickets to be purchased in advance
•Ticket Sales: As tickets are limited, please purchase your tickets early by contacting Cottage Vineyards (International) at Tel. 2395 1293 or by E-mail at dinner@cottagevineyards.com

Hope to see you in Heaven, Hell, and the Garden of Eden Friday 3 September, 2010 in our first ever Les Vins de Roisin Angels and Devils Wild Night Out Late Night Party with Crazy/Visionary party-loving Belgian vintage fruit wines winemaker Ludovic Boucart!

Featured Les Vins de Roisin Wines and Canapés

6 Wines
Les Vins de Roisin L’Effervescent de Roisin Brut 2006 (Sparkling Rhubarb)
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Rhubarb 2002 (Rhubarb)
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Cerise 2002 (Cherry)
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Coing 2003 (Quince)
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Fraise 2003 (Strawberry)
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Framboise 2003 (Raspberry)

2 Cocktails
Mr. Quince (Made using Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Coing)
Lady Strawberry (Made using Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Fraise)

8 Canapés
Mini Pizza 迷你薄餅
Smoked salmon crepes with Sour Cream 煙燻三文魚配酸芝士
Fresh Anchovy with Tomato Salsa 鮮鯷魚配蕃茄沙律
Wild Mushroom Bruschetta 野菌意式多士
Deep Fried Risotto Cheese Ball 酥炸意大利飯配芝士
Air-dried Beef with Mascarpone Cheese 風乾牛肉伴軟芝士
Mini Creamy Puff 迷你泡芙
Chocolate Brownie 朱古力蛋糕

 

Les Vins de Roisin Back To School Oenology Class Winemaker Dinner ~ 2 Sept 2010

Les Vins de Roisin Back To School Oenology Class Winemaker Dinner

2 Sept, 2010 at Cafe Landmark

 

Hi Everyone,
In this one wine dinner, we invite you to a Gastronomic Wine World beyond the grape. Come experience a memorable evening of food and wine pairing of serious Belgian vintage fruit wines with Ludovic Boucart, the crazy, visionary, party-loving winemaker of Les Vins de Roisin!
Hope to see you in this winemaker dinner!

LES VINS DE ROISIN AT CAFÉ LANDMARK/DINNER
‘BACK-TO-SCHOOL’ OENOLOGY CLASS’ WINEMAKER DINNER
THURSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER, 2010, 7:00PM – 10:30PM
HK$593.00 NET PER PERSON FOR COTTAGE VINEYARDS E-MAIL LIST MEMBERS

APERITIF & 1ST COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin L'Effervescence de Roisin
(Rhubarb Sparkling)
Norwegian Scampi in a ginger, lemon and parsley butter sauce topped with salmon roe
三文魚籽釀挪威小龍虾、配檸檬、子薑香草牛油汁

2ND COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Rhubarbe 2002 (Rhubarbe)
Moules à la Marinière (Mussels in white wine & herbs)
水晶湯汁淺浸鮮冰洋藍貝青口

3RD COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Coing 2002 (Quince)
Pan-fried Foie Gras served with apples semolina with
cranberries and bundled parsnips
香煎鵝肝伴莎蒙蓮娜汁煮蘋果

4TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Cerise 2002 (Cherry)
Roasted duck breast and chestnut risotto with shallots and wilted radicchio 烤鴨胸香栗意大利飯

5TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Framboise 2003 (Raspberry) Spicy Cubes of Lamb Estoufade served w. Shitake mushrooms, eggplant, artichoke hearts and a rosemary couscous
迷迭香草濃汁炆磨菇、茄子羊方肉、露絲瑪莉小麥粒

6TH COURSE
Les Vins de Roisin Vin de Fraise 2003 (Strawberry)
Tiramisu 意式芝士餅

 

Tickets to be purchased in advance.
Please contact Cottage Vineyards (Int'l) at Tel. 2395 1293 or by E-mail at tastings@cottagevineyards.com

One more Lucky Draw will be offered to those dressed in School Uniform!

 

Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010 Series 5 ~ Jura Yellow Wine in Aug 2010

Subject: Jura Yellow Wine Winemaker Dinners with Frederic Lornet 3-4 August, 2010, DWT 2010 Tour 5

Dear Wine and Food Lover,

Thank you for your support in our Tour 4 in our Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010 where Bella Ridge and the Kyoho grape allowed us to have an encore of two more nights at Kiku!

We now invite you to join us in the fifth of our new series of ‘Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010’, a joint programme by m.a.x. concepts, wine merchant Cottage Vineyards (International) and local wine instructor, Damon Yuen, where the visiting winemaker and Damon, will lead you to discover each month some of the world’s most exciting and unusual wines paired to a range of exquisite cuisine in various m.a.x. concepts outlets.

Our fifth tour, entitled, “Unravelling the mystery of the French Yellow Wine and the land of Jura” 3-4^th August, 2010, will star the wines of Frederic Lornet from Jura, France’s smallest AOC region (1,800 hectares) and the producer of the mysterious Vin Jaune (Yellow Wine), made from the controlled oxidation of the Savagnin white wine.  Besides Yellow Wine, the region also hones the presence of numerous indigenous grapes such as Savagnin, Poulsard, and Trousseau that are grown almost nowhere else, and the making of wines with techniques that are found also little where else such as Vin de Paille and Macvin du Jura.

Besides uniqueness, these wines also provide exciting food experiences both with traditional Jura cuisine and also with seafood, especially with Asian condiments and flavourings.

Therefore, with this tour, we will unravel the mysteries of the Yellow Wine and Jura with two special events:  (1) all fusion seafood wine dinner and (2) a Franche-Comte wine dinner but in a modern light.

The special highlight of this tour will be the pairing of the Frederic Lornet Arbois Nature 2008 with fresh scallops in the first dinner where the fresh scallops will “magically transform” into raw oysters when paired to the wine.

Another special highlight occurs in the second wine dinner where the Frederic Lornet Vin Jaune 2000 pairs to Yellow wine chicken pot-au-feu with vanilla and wild mushrooms, spin-off from the traditional Rooster cooked in yellow wine with morels.

Choose to join our tour in one of the two events listed below (Menus below and attached):

1. Frederic Lornet at RICEPAPER (WTC More, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong):  ‘All Fusion Seafood, Classic Jura Wines’ Winemaker Dinner (Tuesday 3 August, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:30pm):  $705.00 / $599.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list


2. Frederic Lornet at Cafe Landmark (1/F., The Landmark, Central, Hong Kong):  ‘Modern Franche-Comte Cuisine, Traditional Jura Wines’ Winemaker Dinner (Wed.  4 August, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:30pm):  $818.00 / $695.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list

Menus to both events are listed below and attached with 15% off for all Cottage Vineyards E-mail List members:

ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.  Tickets (available for sale) now can be purchased from Cottage Vineyards (International).  Call Tel.  2395 1293 or email tastings@cottagevineyards.com.

Hope to see you at our events.

Yours sincerely,

Ada Leung

Managing Director

Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited

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致各位好友：

在各位的盛情追捧下，“釀酒師巡迴演奏旅程之四” Bella Ridge巨峰提子，光芒四射在賀菊餐廳連爆３場。

釀酒師巡迴演奏旅程之五： 2010年8月3及4日品嚐法國侏羅區Frederic Lornet酒莊極品黃酒晚宴。

現在我們熱情地邀請閣下參加最新系列的“釀酒師巡迴演奏旅程五”，是由美心集團旗下的m.a.x. concepts、村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司及葡萄酒培訓講師袁大文聯手合辦，每月都會邀請世界各地不同的釀酒師蒞臨香港，與各位一起欣賞他們與別不同的葡萄酒之餘，及享受m.a.x.  concepts旗下餐廳的精美佳餚配搭。

今次的旅程是未為新興旅遊人踏足而富神秘色彩的法國黃酒締造地 – 侏羅區。

侏羅區的Frederic Lornet是全法國的最小型擁有‘ＡＯＣ’級數的地區 (1,800公頃)。在這區, 釀酒師生產出“不可思議”，像謎一般的Vin Jaune（黃酒），　是由控制氧化的技術，從Savagnin, Poulsard, 還有Trousseau 都是其他地方無法培植的。他們擁有的技術，是其他地區罕見，例如：他們所釀造的Vin de Paille（麥稈酒）和Macvin du Jura。除了獨步天下的釀酒技術外，令人感興趣的是黃酒能配搭美味的侏羅區傳統美食，也能配上海鮮和亞洲區的調味及香料，酒和美食能互相輝映，美輪美奐。

承接這一些特色，我們在這兩場晚宴中一併將黃酒的神秘面紗揭開。

１）               以Fusion海鮮配對一系列的黃酒晚宴

（晚宴聚焦點是以Frederic Lornet Arbois Nature 2008配上鮮帶子，一起享受神奇的口感變化“帶子變生蠔”）

２）               以全新現代烹調的Franche-Comte

（此晚宴的精粹所在是以Frederic Lornet Vin Jaune 2000所配搭的“野菌香草汁浸黃酒雞”，令人垂涎欲滴）

各位，８月黃酒晚宴見！

Ada Leung

董事總經理

村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司

(註:所有村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司之電郵名單內客戶均享有八五折優惠)
 
有興趣的朋友請致電村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司，電話: 2395 1293
或電郵: tastings@cottagevineyards.com.

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Frederic Lornet at Ricepaper/Dinner

‘All Fusion Seafood, Classic Jura Wines’ Winemaker Dinner

Tuesday 3 August, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

HK$705.00 / HK$599.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members

Aperitif

Frederic Lornet Cremant du Jura Rose Brut NV (95% Ploussard/5%Pinot Noir)

1st Course

Frederic Lornet Cremant du Jura Rose Brut NV (95% Ploussard/5%Pinot Noir)

Pacific oyster and salmon roe with a citrus soy sauce

太平洋生蠔三文魚伴柑桔醬

2nd Course

Frederic Lornet Arbois Nature 2008 (Savagnin)

Scallop Carpaccio with Green Tea and Lemon Grass

帶子香芒米紙卷 . 鮮帶子綠茶檸檬葉

3rd Course

Frederic Lornet Arbois Chardonnay Les Messagelins 2007

Red tuna fish and fresh cod tartare and Colombo-flavoured guacamole served witha shot of viet sour fish soup

吞拿, 雪魚刺身餅配越式鮮魚湯

4th Course

Frederic Lornet Macvin du Jura Blanc

Pan-fried lobster tails marinated in a chili shrimp paste

香煎龍蝦尾釀辣蝦膠

5th Course

Frederic Lornet Arbois Vin Jaune 2000 (Savagnin)

Tiger prawn with scampi custard, caramelised fuji apple, asparagus puree, french cider butter sauce and crab roe salt

老虎大蝦燉蛋配焦糖蘋果露荀汁

6th Course

Frederic Lornet Ploussard ‘En Fertand’ 2008

Salmon in Japanese 7-spices smoked bacon sauce,

green asparagus 七味煙肉汁三文魚伴鮮露荀

7th Course

Frederic Lornet Arbois Trousseau des Dames 2006

Malaysian Chili Crab 香炒馬來辣椒蟹

8th Course

Frederic Lornet Vin de Paille 2003 (50%Savagnin/30%Poulsard/20%Chardonnay)

Pineapple and ginger tart with coconut sorbet

鳳梨薑汁鮮果撻配椰子雪葩

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Frederic Lornet at Cafe Landmark/Dinner

‘Modern Franche-Comte Cuisine, Traditional Jura Wines’

Winemaker Dinner

Wednesday 4 August, 2010, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

HK$818.00 / HK$695.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail List Members

Aperitif

Frederic Lornet Cremant du Jura Rose Brut NV (95% Ploussard/5%Pinot Noir)

1st Course

Frederic Lornet Cremant du Jura Rose Brut NV (95% Ploussard/5%Pinot Noir)

Lobster salad with fresh apple, celery, mango

鮮龍蝦撈蘋果, 香芒, 芹子, 沙律碟

2nd Course

Frederic Lornet Arbois Nature 2008 (Savagnin)

Trout carpaccio with balsamic vinegar, chives, and red peppercorns

意大利香醋紅椒燴卡爾帕喬鱒魚

3rd Course

Frederic Lornet Arbois Chardonnay Les Messagelins 2007

Boiled eggs with morel cream

侏羅白酒牛肚菌奶油燉蛋

4th Course

Frederic Lornet Vin de Paille 2003

Pan Fried Foie Gras, shaved nashi pear, mache and coriander vinaigrette 香梨片煎法國鵝肝

5th Course

Frederic Lornet Arbois Vin Jaune 2000 (Savagnin)

Yellow wine chicken pot-au-feu with vanilla and wild mushrooms野菌香草汁浸煮黃酒雞

6th Course

Frederic Lornet Ploussard ‘En Fertand’ 2008

Thin potato tart with Morteau sausage

焗慕都辣肉腸薯仔奶油撻

7th Course

Frederic Lornet Arbois Trousseau des Dames 2006

Lamb shoulder confit, augergine marmalade with comte, and crunchy tuile

橘子醬香草芝士焗羊仔肩

8th Course

Frederic Lornet Macvin du Jura Blanc

Apple veloute with vanilla and yellow-wine caramel

焦糖黃酒蘋果香草奶油疊

 

 

Discoveries Winemaker Tour ~ Australia’s Bella Ridge in June 2010

Dear Wine and Food Lover,

ALL SOLD OUT 22 June, ADD ONE More Night 23 June, 2010 Bella Ridge Estate Japanese Cuisine Winemaker Dinner, Still Available Australian Cuisine Winemaker Dinner 24 June, 2010

Thank you for your support of this fourth tour in our Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010 programme series.  We have now SOLD OUT all the tickets for the Tuesday 22 June, 2010 dinner Kyoho at Kiku Japanese Cuisine Winemaker Dinner.  Thus, we now add one ADDITIONAL night of Wednesday 23 June, 2010 with the Thursday 24 June, 2010 Savoury Australian Cuisine, Savoury Australian Wines Winemaker Dinner staying unchanged.

Thus, we now invite you again to join us in the fourth tour of our new series of ¡¥Discoveries Winemaker Tour 2010¡¦, a joint programme by m.a.x. concepts, wine merchant Cottage Vineyards (International) and local wine instructor, Damon Yuen, where each month, a visiting winemaker and Damon, will lead you to discover some of the world¡¦s most exciting and unusual wines paired to a range of exquisite cuisine in various m.a.x. concepts outlets.

Our fourth tour, entitled, ¡§Old World Winemaking and Hands-on Innovation at Bella Ridge Estate Winery¡¨ 22-24 June, 2010, and led by winemaker Alon Arbel of boutique Swan Valley, Western Australia winery Bella Ridege Estate Winery will bring you to experience the more mellow, savoury side of Australian wine.

Alon Arbel and his wife, Jodi strongly embrace the motto that great wines begin in the vineyard.  Thus, attributing the success of their wines to the winery¡¦s terroir and the care they place in the vineyard, the couple practice Old World artisanship techniques, relying on natural yeasts and harvesting all the grapes by hand to bring out the pure varietal character of the grapes and the vineyard¡¦s blessed teroir.  Located in the Swan Valley in western Australia, which experiences a warm Mediterranean climate with very long sunshine hours and very dry weather during ripening and harvest, the location lends itself favourably to quality grapes and hence premium wines.

So in Alon¡¦s vineyards, you can find Semillon, Chenin Blanc and Shiraz planted in the 1960s by the original owners.  Also, on the property, strangely enough are 1.5 acres of Kyoho grapes (imported from Japan) planted by the previous owners, a Japanese company in the 1980s.  At the end of the 2004 vintage, Alon made a white wine out of these Kyoho grapes, an intriguing wine now reaching cult-like status able to match with fruit platters, foie gras and and sushi to light spongy Japanese style cheesecake!

The Kyoho 2006 will be one of the highlights of this tour, together with Bella Ridge Estate¡¦s savoury Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Shiraz, Shiraz, and GSM blend.  All wines from the winery¡¦s inaugural vintage, 2004, were reviewed by Australia¡¦s top wine writers ¡V James Halliday, Huon Hooke and Peter Forrestal.  Ray Jordan even proclaimed the winery Most Promising winery in Western Australia (2008 Wine Guide)!

We invite you to discover the charm of Bella Ridge Old Vines Kyoho and the more savoury side of Austrlian wine in the choice of two winemaker dinner events over three nights (Menus below and attached):

1. Bella Ridge at KIKU (Shop B13-16, Basement, The Landmark, Central, H.K.):  ¡¥Kyoho at Kiku¡¦ Japanese Cuisine Winemaker Dinner (Tuesday 22^nd June, 2010, 7:00 ¡V 10:30pm):  HK$818.00 / HK$695.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members


2. Bella Ridge at KIKU (Shop B13-16, Basement, The Landmark, Central, H.K.):  ¡¥Kyoho at Kiku¡¦ Japanese Cuisine Winemaker Dinner (Wednesday 23^rd June, 2010, 7:00 ¡V 10:30pm):  HK$818.00 / HK$695.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members


3. Bella Ridge at LAWRY¡¦S THE PRIME RIB (4/F., The Lee Gardens, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong):  ¡¥Savoury Australian Cuisine, Savoury Australian Wines¡¦ Winemaker Dinner (Thursday 24^th June, 2010, 7:00pm ¡V 10:30pm):  HK$668.00 / HK$568.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members

Menus to both events are listed below and attached with 15% off for all Cottage Vineyards E-mail List members:

ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.  Tickets (available for sale) now can be purchased from Cottage Vineyards (International).  Call Tel.  2395 1293 or email tastings@cottagevineyards.com.

Hope to see you at our events.

Yours sincerely,

Ada Leung

Managing Director

Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited

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釀酒師巡迴演奏旅程四的巨峰提子配曰式料埋6月22曰, 經己爆滿 現加開一埸於6月23曰:  品嚐西澳洲天鵝河谷內的舊世界一Bella Ridge Estate酒莊, 2010年6月22,23,24日舉行

各位朋友:

多謝各位的支持和參與，”釀酒師巡迴演奏旅程三”法國ALSACE亞爾薩斯之Domaine Josmeyer─祖美亞酒莊在歡騰聲中告一段落

現在我們熱情地邀請閣下參加最新系列的“釀酒師巡迴演奏旅程四”，是由美心集團旗下的m.a.x. concepts、村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司及葡萄酒培訓講師袁大文?手合辦，每月都會邀請世界各地不同的釀酒師蒞臨香港，與各位一起欣賞他們與別不同的葡萄酒之餘，及享受m.a.x.  concepts旗下餐廳的精美佳餚配搭。

第四個旅程，已訂於2010年6月22,23,24日舉行，名為“品嚐西澳洲天鵝河谷內的舊世界” 我們會一同品嚐西澳洲風情的Bella Ridge Estate. 酒莊。

以色列藉的Alon Arbel和妻子傳奇地放棄了工程師的工作成為釀酒師，雙雙?手堅持以舊世界的技術，利用野生酵母菌及人手採集葡萄的方法在天鵝河谷內奮鬥出新天地，在喫而不捨的努力下，在當地成功種植出20年生的巨峰提子製作成佳釀，並受到擁戴它的紅酒愛好者追捧。

今次我們進入西澳洲地利亞於6月22,23日的晚上，我們精心挑選不同地域的日式烹調，有沖繩的燉煮、鹽燒香草雞軟骨雞腎串、西京燒銀雪魚、天婦羅拼盒、等等，配以日本藍莓軟芝士蛋糕，一系列溫暖人心的組合;

於6月24日晚上，是以澳洲美食吞拿魚鮮，塔斯曼尼亞三文魚、片燒袋鼠肉、澳式烤羊脾、燴鴯?，海陸空匯集與‘BELLA RIDGE’美酒併發出美輪美奐的配搭。

六月份舉辦的三場三曰不同主題晚宴如下(可參考附件的菜單):

1.      ‘KYOHO AT KIKU’ JAPANESE CUISINE WINEMAKER DINNER 仲夏巨峰提子配日式料理

a)      2010年6月22日星期二 7:00pm – 10:30pm

b)      每位原價$818 八五折價錢$695

c)      賀菊-Kiku (香港中環置地廣埸,地庫3-16 B1舖)

 

2.      ‘KYOHO AT KIKU’ JAPANESE CUISINE WINEMAKER DINNER 仲夏巨峰提子配日式料理

d)      2010年6月23日星期三7:00pm – 10:30pm

e)      每位原價$818 八五折價錢$695

f)        賀菊-Kiku (香港中環置地廣埸,地庫3-16 B1舖)

 

3.      SAVOURY AUSTRALIAN CUISINE, SAVOURY AUSTRALIAN WINES’ WINEMAKER DINNER 澳洲海陸空香燻美食配澳洲佳釀

a)      2010年6月24日星期四7:00pm – 10:30pm

b)      每位原價$668 八五折價錢$568

c)      Lawry’s  The Prime Rib (香港銅羅彎希慎道33號4/F利園)

 

(註:所有村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司之電郵名單內客戶均享有八五折優惠)

有興趣的朋友請致電村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司，電話: 2395 1293

或電郵: tastings@cottagevineyards.com.

希望在酒會中見到你!

Ada Leung

董事總經理

村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司

Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited

 

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KIKU / Dinner

‘KYOHO AT KIKU’

Japanese Cuisine Winemaker Dinner,

Tuesday, 22 & Wednesday 23 June, 2010, 7:00 —10:30pm

HK$818/ HK$695.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members

Aperitif

Bella Ridge Estate Kyoho 2006

1st Course

Bella Ridge Estate Kyoho 2006

Duo of Hot and Cold:  (1) Spicy Tuna and Avocado Hand Roll

(2) Pan-fried Foie Gras Hand Roll:  Pan fried goose liver, sun-ripened mango, avocado and sesame

(1) 香草吞拿魚牛油果手卷 (2) 煎鵝肝, 香芒牛油果手卷

2nd Course

Bella Ridge Estate Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 2008

 Deluxe Tempura Platter of Hokkaido fresh crab claws, fresh prawn, and seasonal vegetables served with a squeeze of lemon

日本天婦羅拼盆：鱈?蟹、大蝦、季節野菜

3rd Course

Bella Ridge Chenin Blanc 2007

Grilled black cod fish with miso sauce, pickled ginger on the side 西京燒銀鱈魚

4th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Cabernet Shiraz 2005 (60% Cabernet Sauvignon/ 35% Shiraz/ 5% Merlot)

Crispy pan-fried pork gyoza served with a spicy soy sauce

脆煎曰式豬肉餃配香豉油

5th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2005 (50% Grenache/ 30% Shiraz/ 20% Mourvedre)

Skewer of salt grilled chicken soft bone and chicken kidneys marinated with star anise and mixed spices

祕製鹽燒香草雞軟骨、雞腎串

6th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Shiraz 2005 (97%Shiraz/ 3%Viognier)

Rafute (Okinawa style Simmered Pork Belly)

?繩島燉煮豬腹

7th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Tempranillo 2007

Grilled Wagyu Beef

香煎頂級和牛?

8th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Kyoho 2006

Japanese blueberry sponge cheesecake

曰本藍莓軟芝士蛋糕

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LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB / Dinner

‘SAVOURY AUSTRALIAN CUISINE, SAVOURY AUSTRALIAN WINES’

Australian Cuisine Winemaker Dinner,

Thursday 24 June, 2010, 7:00—10:30pm

HK$668/HK$568.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members

Aperitif

Bella Ridge Estate Kyoho 2006

1st Course

Bella Ridge Estate Kyoho 2006

Southern Blue Fin Tuna Tartare with Avocado Cream

藍鰭吞拿魚鮮吃配牛油果忌簾

2nd Course

Bella Ridge Estate Semillon-Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Yabby Ravioli with Wild Lime and Shiitake in a lemon myrtle cream sauce

亞比餛飩浸香菇野檸醬

3^rd Course

Bella Ridge Chenin Blanc 2007

Pan-fried Tasmanian Salmon with citrus saffron sauce and Australian mountain pepper

over mashed potatoes and fresh spinach

香煎塔斯曼尼亞三文魚配藏紅花汁

4th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Cabernet Shiraz 2005 (60% Cabernet Sauvignon/ 35% Shiraz/ 5% Merlot)

Mild Curry Kangaroo Skewers with Capsicum Peppers, and Onion

片燒袋鼠肉配洋?、辣椒串

5th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2005 (50% Grenache/ 30% Shiraz/ 20% Mourvedre)

Emu Goulash served with Australian Cheese and Chive Dampers

濃汁燴鴯?肉跟澳州芝士及薄餅 跟澳州芝士韭菜薄餅

6th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Tempranillo 2007

Traditional Aussie Roast Lamb

澳式烤羊脾

7th Course

Bella Ridge Estate Shiraz 2005 (97%Shiraz/ 3%Viognier)

Warm Chocolate Fantasy Cake 暖朱古力蛋糕