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KWV Wines Wine Pairing Dinner at PJ’s Bar & Grill, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel

Tim Chew

[Preview]     Ashley and I recently headed over to PJ’s Bar & Grill at New World Petaling Jaya Hotel for the KWV Wines wine pairing dinner. KWV was founded in 1918, the same year South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, was born. Today South Africa is a global player in the world of wine, and KWV a part of the industry, with its many award-winning wines, spirits and liqueurs, showcasing the quality of South Africa’s wine products to the world. KWV’s strength and competitive advantage is its ability to source grapes from diverse geographic regions, resulting in … Continue reading KWV Wines Wine Pairing Dinner at PJ’s Bar & Grill, New World Petaling Jaya Hotel

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Morandé “The Adventure” Wine Pairing Dinner

Tim Chew

[Food & Beverage]   Mikasa and I headed over to the Taylor’s University School of Culinary Arts & Food Studies on 24 September 2018 for the Morandé “The Adventure’s Wine & Dine” campaign finale.  The wines showcased were the result of more experimental work on behalf of Belén Group’s Morandé Winemakers. They are bolder, more daring wines made without having to follow preestablished rules. They are Morandé’s Enological Adventures that surprise and impress for their diversity, innovation and quality. The Belén Group’s Most Outstanding Winemakers Participated in this Adventure, transmitting all of their personality and style to each of the … Continue reading Morandé “The Adventure” Wine Pairing Dinner

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Editor’s Note – October 2018

Tim Chew

[Editor’s Note] Weekend Buffet High Tea at Taman Sari, Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur    Joanne and I recently headed over to Taman Sari (which in the Malay language means Garden of Flowers) which is Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur’s 220-seater all-day Halal dining restaurant with Malaysian flavours. The restaurant is bright and welcoming with filtered natural lighting by day, and overlooks a beautifully landscaped garden (which BTW is great for photos!) and the hotel’s swimming pool. Taman Sari serves both local and western dishes that appeal to both international palates and those of local guests. We were there to try the Buffet … Continue reading Editor’s Note – October 2018

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Raventós Wine Pairing Dinner at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

Tim Chew

[Luxury Dining]   Joanne and I recently attended the RAVENTOS i BLANC wine pairing dinner on 23 May 2018 at BABE – Japas Fun Dining in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur. The Raventós family has lived on their estate in Barcelona, Spain since 1497. Over the years, twenty-one generations have worked this land, which comprises 90 hectares of vines, forest and lake, with a specific microclimate influenced by the river, a lake, two streams and a hill known as the Turó del Serral. The terroir (soils) are calcareous with marine fossils, and this provides the ideal conditions for producing wines with … Continue reading Raventós Wine Pairing Dinner at BABE – Japas Fun Dining

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Mezzacorona Wine Dinner with CSS Wines & Spirits at Cicchetti Di Zenzero, Kuala Lumpur

Tim Chew

[Event]    Kassey and I attended the Mezzacorona Wine Dinner on Wednesday, 7 March 2018 at the Cicchetti Di Zenzero, which is located in right opposite the KL Tower, in downtown Kuala Lumpur. We started off the evening with a pre-dinner selection of Bruschetta, Cicchetti and varieties of pizza, paired with the Castel Firmian I Classici Pinot Grigio DOC 2016. Characteristics of the Castel Firmian Pinot Grigio: PRODUCTION AREA: Mezzacorona grows this variety on the hills of Pressano and Faedo, North of Trento. CHARACTERISTICS: A delicately complex wine with an intense fragrance , it is dry with a pleasant slightly bitter after … Continue reading Mezzacorona Wine Dinner with CSS Wines & Spirits at Cicchetti Di Zenzero, Kuala Lumpur

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Chapel Hill Wine Pairing Dinner

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[Wine Dinner]    Evonne and I recently headed over to Monte’s restaurant in Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur for the Chapel Hill wine pairing dinner organised by CSS Wines & Spirits. The Chapel Hill Winery in McLaren Vale was built on the site of the Seaview Chapel and school house. The 1865 ironstone Chapel still proudly stands today and is an integral feature of the tasting room. Planting of the vineyard commenced in 1972 and the first vintage was in 1975. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Onkaparinga Gorge, shallow rocky soils are a feature with sweeping views back … Continue reading Chapel Hill Wine Pairing Dinner

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DRUK MY NIET Wine Pairing Dinner at Villa Danieli Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

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[Restaurant]   Mikasa and I headed over to Villa Danieli in the Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur on 5 July 2017 for the 5-course DRUK MY NIET wine pairing dinner. I was actually at Villa Danieli recently for their Sunday brunch (which you can read here – https://timchew.net/2017/06/23/italian-prosecco-brunch-at-villa-danieli-sheraton-imperial-kuala-lumpur/), however it’s nice to keep up my once a year wine pairing dinner tradition there. DRUK MY NIET (http://www.dmnwines.co.za/) originates in the Boland – a region of the Western Cape province of South Africa where there is a small 24ha boutique winery amongst the endangered fynbos and several species of proteas. The winery which is situated in a … Continue reading DRUK MY NIET Wine Pairing Dinner at Villa Danieli Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

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Marques de Vargas Wine Dinner at The Press Room Bistro Pavilion

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[Event]    Headed over to The Pressroom in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur recently for the Marques de Vargas x Iconic Wines pairing dinner. In 1840, Don Felipe de la Mata, 8th Marquis of Vargas, decided to plant the first grapevines at the Hacienda Pradolagar. Since then, four generations of this family lineage have cultivated the vineyards on this estate. Don Pelayo de la Mata, Count of San Cristóbal, and his brother Don Francisco, 9th Marquis of Vargas, who was elected mayor of Logroño, kept the passion for the vines at Pradolagar alive. Today, Bodegas y Viñedos del Marqués de Vargas has … Continue reading Marques de Vargas Wine Dinner at The Press Room Bistro Pavilion

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Delia Wines Gourmet Dinner at The Chalet Suisse

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[Event]   Pearl and I recently headed over to Chalet Suisse in Ampang for the Delia Wines x Chalet Suisse wine pairing dinner. Now Ampang is not one of my favourite places to go to due to the distance from my home in Petaling Jaya but the prospect of some good wines and food certainly made the trip seem worthwhile so over we went. Delia Wines is an importer of wines from France and beyond, as well as also being the producer of Champagne Laurent Robert in France, while Chalet Suisse is an authentic Swiss restaurant located in Little Korea … Continue reading Delia Wines Gourmet Dinner at The Chalet Suisse

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PRESSROOM Kidia Wine Dinner with Iconic Wines

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[Event]   Sylvia and I headed over to the The Press Room Bistro in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 21st February 2017 for the Kidia wine pairing dinner with the winemaker organised by The Press Room Bistro and Iconic Wines. It’s always nice to have some good wine paired with food among people from the food and beverage industry here in Kuala Lumpur. We got to share insights and experiences and build our network, with the mood definitely made lighter with the addition of the Kidia wines. Iconic Wines Malaysia works exclusively with boutique and medium-sized producers, carefully winemakers with real passion … Continue reading PRESSROOM Kidia Wine Dinner with Iconic Wines