updated: 15 November 2004
updated: 15 November 2004
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updated: 16 November 2004
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Michel Fonne & J Portugal Ramos |
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Mr. Michel Fonne on this second visit to Singapore, was feted to some local specialties at Changi Village Food Centre. Generous servings of chilli clams and kangkong did not deter him, downed with bottles of Chinese Tsing Tao beer . He enjoyed the meal, so much, that we returned, on the last day, for another round of fresh seafood, local style! | ||||||
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Of course, we did treat him to a Chinese Banquet meal! Our nearly 60
guests at Pine Garden, The Pines clearly enjoyed quality white wines
from Michel Fonne. They were treated to highly-rated Tokay-Pinot
Gris and 55-year vines Rebgarten Riesling at a pre-dinner tasting.
At the banquet proper, they enjoyed a Pinot Blanc, Bennwihr Riesling
and a Grand Cru Marckrain Gewertztraminer.
The red wines were from our wholly red producer from Portugal, Joao Portugal Ramos, who was unable to join the event, due to unforseen circumstances. The pre-dinner tasting showed off his Syrah and Conde de Vimioso Reserva. At dinner, two local Portuguese varieties were presented - Trincadiera and Aragones. Both wines matched well with the special dishes cooked up by Executive Chef Jimmy Wong. Among the highlights of the programme was an authentic rendition of a Mongolian dance by ethnic Mongolian student, Ms. Ta Na, to the enthusiastic applause of several China visitors. |
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The second edition of "Wine for Asia" proved successful in
attracting local wine enthusiasts. The 'public' days showed good
response from people keen to explore new wines and looking to stock
up for the year-end festivities.
Strong presence was made by lesser known countries like Austria, Romania, Spain, Portugal & Germany. Better known Australia, New Zealand & France were also present. However, the largest delegation was from Italy, which showed its interest in this market with sample wines from all over the whole of Italy. Among the visitors interested in M. Michel Fonne's Alsace wines were Mr. Ch'ng Poh Tiong, publisher of The Wine Review and Ms. Jenny Tan, Wine writer, Asia Cuisine & Wine Scene magazine. From India, we were privileged with a visit from Mr. Vincent Fernandes, Deputy Editor of Ambrosia magazine. All of these were impressed by the quality of the Alsace wines. The consumers, who attended the Fair was similarly impressed with the wines and we were pleasantly surprised with substantial sales of the various wines on show. This annual show has certainly found good support from the local wine consumer. Now, we need to inform & bring in the wine consumer from the region to make this show an unqualified success. |
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The strong Italian
delegation (top down) Elena Walch (Alto Adige), Rocca (Puglia),
Gusto (representing various wineries) among them.
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Romancing the MOON
Sumptuous food, premium wines and mouth-watering mooncakes ..... these are all the ingredients needed to celebrate this year's MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL.
Over TWO evenings at TWO superlative locations
in Johor, we will pamper you with all the goodness of an 8-course dinner
supplemented by premier wines from Australia, Italy and Austria.
Price: RM 99.00 NETT per
person
Ask about their special dinner/accomodation packages
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September 18, 2004 (7:30pm) |
September 25, 2004 (7:30pm) |
| Batu Pahat is home to more than 15 listed public companies in Malaysia. The 4-star Katerina Hotel is the gleaming jewel of this understated town in Johor's hinterland. Full facilities & a wonder of Malaysia's countryside at its doorstep. Place your booking for both dinner & room with one phone call, for your most unique Malaysian experience, ever!!! | This iconic Chinese restaurant is the oldest fine-dining restaurant in Johor Baru. Mention it to any taxi driver in Johor Baru & there will be no repeating required. Now, under the deft guidance of the second generation, the cuisine is continually being refined while adhering to traditional norms of fine Chinese banqueting. Overnight accomodations may be had at premier Grand Blue Wave Hotel or Eden Resort Hotel, both within leisurely walking distance from New Hong Kong. |
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| Both events were successes. The people of Batu Pahat enthusiastically supported the event with turning up in force to romance the moon. An 8-course Chinese banquet was served accompanied by wines from Elfenhof (Austria) and Warburn Estate (Australia). The guests partied through the night distracted by gifts of wine from Winston Wine Cellar. | In Johor Baru, the response was also good despite the Mooncake festival weekend. The splendid New Hong Kong Restaurant played host to 30 persons, who enthusiastically endorsed the fine wines from emerging Western Australian winery - Ferngrove, located in the cool Frankland River sub-region. |
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The Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs (Johor Chapter) held their "Treasures from the Land of the Rising Sun" dining event at Grand BlueWave, Johor Baru on 28 Aug 2004. Guest of Honour was Dato Lau Foo Sun, the Baillieu for Malaysia. The weekend causeway traffic jam did not deter Datin Lau from joining her husband. She trudged the entire length of the causeway, avoiding inconsiderate drivers, to arrive in time for the event! Among the highlight dishes served were Gyutan Shioyaki (Grilled Salted Ox Tongue) and Sanshoku Somen (Tri-Colour Noodles in Chilled Sauce). An excellent cold Sake accompanied the dinner supplemented by a Molletto Prosecco (Piave, Italy) as reception drink and with dinner, Virgin Block Semillon Chardonnay (Western Australia) and Umberto Cesari La Macollina Sangiovese de Romagna Riserva (Emilia-Romagna, Italy), supplied by Winston Wine Cellars, were served. The next highlight event due in October is a Grand Cru dinner featuring +90-points rated wines from the fabulous 2000 Bordeaux vintage. |
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Mr. Winston Yee joined the "official"
delegation to VINITALY 2004 (1 -5 April 2004). Vinitaly is the
largest wine trade show in the world with hundreds of wineries
around the world taking part. Besides meeting the people behind
the wines, Winston took part in extensive & specialist
tastings like this one (top left photo) of a full range of Brunellos
di Montalcino. Such a wide range of Brunellos is virtually
impossible to duplicate except at Vinitaly.
Winston met up with various wine producers to discuss their regional wines & sampled a full range with Mr. Joseph Tham, owner of New Hongkong Restaurant, Johor Baru. (centre left) Further in-depth tastings were conducted with shortlisted wine producers at their booths. (bottom left) Armed with such in-depth knowledge, Winston can confidently showcase his selections, in the near future. WATCH OUT FOR THESE NEW WINES Views of VINITALY (right photos) |
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On Friday, 05 March, the main sponsors of Caltex Masters 2004 gathered at SwissHotel to evaluate the food quality & select wines to be served at this prestigous event. Winston & Remie was on-hand to introduce the wines & offer recommendations from our wide range. |
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PLANTAGENET WINES IS THE EMBODIMENT OF YOUTHFUL ENTHUSIASM AND PIONEERING SPIRIT WITH VINEYARDS ESTABLISHED IN 1968 FOLLOWED BY THE FIRST WINERY IN MOUNT BARKER IN 1975. |
Exclusively available ONLINE Plantagenet
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SATURDAY, 29TH NOV 2003 |
EXCITING AUSTRIAN WINES WITH ERNST HOLLER, OWNER OF ELFENHOF WINES |
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Newest Winery to join our portfolio HAMILTON'S
EWELL VINEYARDS THE OLDEST CONTINUING WINE LABEL IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA |
Railway
Chardonnay |
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Winston Wine Cellar is pleased to offer franchising opportunities to entrepreneurs in Singapore, Malaysia & Thailand, via RETAIL WINE STORES. Click HERE for more information. | |
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NATIONS CUP |
Official Wine Sponsor visit
our wine booth at the main entrance/lobby |
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