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):
- Bella Ridge at KIKU (Shop B13-16, Basement, The Landmark, Central, H.K.): ¡¥Kyoho at Kiku¡¦ Japanese Cuisine Winemaker Dinner (Tuesday 22nd June, 2010, 7:00 ¡V 10:30pm):
HK$818.00 / HK$695.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members
- Bella Ridge at KIKU (Shop B13-16, Basement, The Landmark, Central, H.K.): ¡¥Kyoho at Kiku¡¦ Japanese Cuisine Winemaker Dinner (Wednesday 23rd June, 2010, 7:00 ¡V 10:30pm):
HK$818.00 / HK$695.00 NET per person for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members
- 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 24th 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
3rd 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
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