Our 1st event scheduled for 25 May was fully booked within hours of posting it!! And so, by popular demand, we have arranged to organise a 2nd one, this time on 01 June.
During our discussion, we will discover the different styles made in Bordeaux as well that many wines are actually affordable and do not need years and years of cellaring before we can enjoy them.
We will taste and learn from: Ginestet Reserve Bordeaux Blanc Ch. Haut Mayne, Graves White Ch.Timberlay Bordeaux Rouge Superieur
Ch.Côte de Rol, Saint Emilion Grand Cru Ch. Larose Trintaudon 2002
Mascaron Sauternes See you at an eye-opening tasting!
This event is supported by ASC Fine Wines, Zest, GrandePassione.Com Please ONLY RSVP DIRECTLY BY EMAIL TO SECURE YOUR PLACE to: events@grandepassione.com
The Bordeaux Wine Region For Hong Kong Wine Lovers Date: Monday, 01 June 2009 from 19h30 to 21h30
Where: ZEST, 57 Wyndham st., Central, Hong Kong
Price: HKD150 – includes 6 x wines & canapés
Published by jc on May 20, 2009
last night at a presentation i was giving to friends, i was talking about how much the sauvignon blanc we just had was considered to be in the "light, crisp, and fresh" category.since we just had about 1 glass each and since, to me, the wine was unmistakably "light, crisp, and
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Published by jc on May 19, 2009
Come join us Monday 25 May for an evening in which we will explore the Bordeaux region and its various wines.During our discussion, we will discover the different styles made in Bordeaux as well that many wines are actually affordable and do not need years and years of cellaring before
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Published by jc on May 12, 2009
come join us for a classic speed dating evening with a wine tasting twist!for 12 ladies and 12 gentlemen only, we will taste 6 wines and have 6 "dates" in the course of the evening.after a sparkling wine reception, a wine will be presented individually and participants will have 5
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Published by jc on April 29, 2009
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Published by jc on April 15, 2009
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Published by jc on April 13, 2009
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Published by jc on April 1, 2009
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Published by jc on March 30, 2009
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Published by jc on March 28, 2009
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Published by jc on March 23, 2009
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Published by jc on March 22, 2009
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Published by jc on March 19, 2009
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Published by jc on March 15, 2009
as you know, i love passionate people and last night, i was thrilled to have dinner with 5 very passionate châteaux owners from bordeaux.the event was organised by asc in cooperation with ginestet, a bordeaux wine merchant, and the "club des 5", an informal group of 5 bordeaux châteaux.started in
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Published by jc on March 12, 2009
