guide to AUSTRIAN WITH ASIAN Discover Europe’s Best Kept Secret!

Austria is home to some of the most famous musicians in the world: Mozart, Schubert, Strauss, Liszt and others. It also offers a rich cultural heritage, the Imperial Palace in , palaces and castles around the country – all situated in one of the cleanest environments that also has the clearest waters, right in the centre of Europe. Welcome to ! We would like to invite you to Austria, enjoy our culture and relax in the city or in the mountains. Austria can offer so much. We are especially proud of our wine industry, which has more than a few thousand years of history. Today, it is also one of the most dynamic wine industries in the world. Situated at the same latitude as Burgundy in France (47-48°north) we are able to produce one of the finest white and most elegant red wines of the world. Besides international varieties such as , , , and more… we are also extremely proud of our own indigenous varieties – Grüner Veltliner, , Rotgipfler, , St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch. Due to our climate and the varieties, our wines are amazing companions with many dishes. This includes classical European as well as most of the Asian dishes, whether from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia or other countries in the region. Many restaurants in Singapore have discovered these unique wines and have introduced a good range of our national treasures in their wine lists. The third edition of the Festival shall give you a chance to taste some of the best wines from Austria at some of the best places around Singapore. The following pages shall give you a little guideline on where to dine in Singapore and discover Europe’s best kept secret – Austrian wines. Enjoy responsibly.

Wolfgang Lapper & Michael Thurner Proudly Austrian [email protected]

austrian wine guide 1 Calendar of events

17 February The Balthazar Night (Opening Night), Brasserie Wolf

18 February , Refined, ’s dinner with Tement, Les Amis

28 February Wine talk with Michael Thurner, Austrian dinner, Recipes by Shatec

8 March Winemaker’s dinner with Markowitsch, Tippling Club

9 March Winemaker’s dinner with Markowitsch, Peach Blossoms

10 March and masterclass with Markowitsch, Praelum Wine Bar

15 March Winemaker’s dinner with Markowitsch, The Tastings Room

16 March Winemaker’s dinner with JR Reinisch, Guy Savoy

20 March Winemaker’s dinner with JR Reinisch, Vintry

22 March Winemaker’s dinner with JR Reinisch, Table At 7

2 austrian wine guide Austria

Classic Modern Wines Architecture & Wine Although Austria is home to the world’s oldest viticultural The rise of modern Austrian wine has been aided by institute, dating back to 1860, it was only in the last 10 who positively embrace only the most years that the country introduced an official designation necessary technology. They have also gone back to very of origin (DAC – Districtus Austriae Controllatus) on traditional methods (such as the use of big barrels) of wine labels. The first DAC was an area called to make clean, fresh and vibrant examples DAC followed by other regions like Mittelburgenland from international and especially indigenous grape varieties. DAC, Kamptal DAC, Kremstal DAC, Traisental DAC, Modernity has also had its impact on architecture Leithaberg DAC and Eisenberg DAC. With this in Austria, an effect that has culminated in interest as far development, Austria joins the classical European wine afield as , with exhibits like the ‘Austrian Winery countries like Italy (DOC/DOCG) France (AOC) or Boom, A Wine and Architectural Miracle’ exhibit that was (DO) in terms of wine marketing with a strong showcased at the city’s Austrian Cultural Forum in 2007. focus on origin. Even America’s top wine magazine The Wine Spectator

austrian wine guide 3 reported on the event. Nowadays Austrian are old river benches. The characteristic aromas of Danube among the most modern and spectacular in the world. wines are the result of the extremes between warm daytime A clean environment is also most important for the and cool night-time temperatures. wellbeing and development of a wine nation. Austria is for Weinviertel Area – Austria’s northern-most wine- sure one of the most advanced countries in the field of growing region, home to the “peppery” Grüner Veltliner. green technologies which were developed over the past It made history as Austria’s first wine of origin in the few decades. Many wine companies are dedicated to clean new DAC system. The Veltliners contrast to air and water, the use of renewable energy resources and those of the Danube which has a more rustic aroma and recycling of waste. care about their environment. character. As a result, no other country in Europe has a higher Pannonian Area – The warm Pannonian climate percentage of production than Austria. produces a fuller, rounder body in the white wines, but it is also a prime production country, utilising local Wines of Character Zweigelt, St. Laurent and Blaufränkisch. High Besides the diversity of Austrian wines, there is a humidity around the Seewinkel, thanks to its countless consistent characteristic that distinguishes them from mini-lakes, is conducive to the development of other international wines. This characteristic is an aromatic (), which leads to the production of world- freshness, coupled with the complete physiological ripeness class sweet wines. of the grapes. There isn’t a place on earth where dense, The Steiermark – Also known as , the wines here opulent wines taste so nimble, and where fresh wines are have a characteristic ‘Austrian freshness’. Sauvignon Blanc so compact. does exceptionally well here, along with the apple scented local grape Gelber Muskateller. Climate & Geography There are four major climate zones relative to Austrian Wine Growing Regions winemaking – The Danube, Weinviertel, Pannonian and Austria currently has 16 specific wine-growing regions, Steiermark. of which 7 have attained the designated status of a DAC Danube Area – renowned for the grape varieties Grüner region. These are Weinviertel, Mittelburgenland, Traisental, Veltliner and Riesling, grown on rocky soils or loess covered Kremstal, Kamptal, Leithaberg and Eisenberg.

4 austrian wine guide plays an important role in the regionally typical Weinviertel DAC. Other regions that share the DAC status for Grüner Veltliner include Traisental, Kremstal, Kamptal as well as Leithaberg in . Grüner Veltliner are also found historically in the and Wagram, as well as being cultivated in the northern parts of Burgenland and Vienna. Styles range from light-bodied wines with an attractive tingle of carbon dioxide, often drunk young, to the opulent, rich dry wines with exceptional cellaring potential (between 10 to 30 over years). The variety is immediately recognisable, showing apple fruit and a signature peppery , brought together by a lively, integrated acidity. Very ripe styles, such as the Smaragd wines from the Wachau or the Reserve styles from the DAC regions and Wagram, Seal of Quality display nuances of nut and dried fruit, complemented with The official seal (‘Banderole’) of Austrian quality wine tropical notes and honeyed aromas. (Qualitätswein) is on the closure – a red circle with a white Riesling – In Austria, this classic variety ripens along stripe from top right to middle left. It can be seen on bottles the Danube on mostly rocky soils, where it is virtually of quality wine from all quality wine-growing areas and also unmatched as a world class wine, and is a marriage of on ‘regionally typical’ wines that have attained DAC status. perfect ripeness and well-balanced acidity. It thrives in the Wachau, Kremstal, Traisental, Kamptal, Weinviertel and Grape Varieties Wagram wine-growing regions, as well as in Vienna. Grapes When cultivated on primary rock, the strikingly mineral Grüner Veltliner – Austria’s most important white grape aromas can be reminiscent of slate or flint. The youthful variety is Grüner Veltliner. This thoroughly Austrian variety Riesling has white peach and apricot on the nose, is mostly found in the Weinviertel in , where it integrated with a citrus freshness. When bottle-aged,

austrian wine guide 5 the bouquet becomes riper and more subtle. While not Red Wine Grapes as intense as those in Germany, the wine can possess Zweigelt – Zweigelt is an Austrian crossing of petrol-like characters (after 5 to 10 years of age) — a Blaufränkisch and St. Laurent (see below) from the late recognisable feature of sought-after “DAC Reserve” styles 1920s. Nowadays, it is Austria’s most widespread red wine in Kamptal, Traisental and Kremstal, as well as Smaragd variety, and can be found in suitable sites in all wine- wines from the Wachau. producing regions. Rotgipfler – This grape variety is a unique crossing of Zweigelt wines can range from everyday drinking, Traminer and . It is almost exclusively found unoaked examples to rich and full-bodied single in the Thermenregion, and flourishes on the warm south- wines aged in small barrels. Opulent internationally facing, chalky soils of and Traiskirchen. produced Zweigelt is recognisable by sour cherry and Its total planted area is about 120 ha in this region, and is berry aromas, deeply set fruit and strong tannin structure. found nowhere else in the world, hence truly Austrian! Talented winemakers with old Zweigelt vines in the wine Rotgipfler wine aromas range from tropical to light regions of Carnuntum and eastern parts of Neusiedlersee stone-fruit notes. On the palate, Rotgipfler is well-rounded, have made outstanding wines from the variety which has spicy and nutty. The ideal style is a later-harvested wine garnered quite some international attention. (Reserve), with higher alcohol and luscious fruit extract and Blaufränkisch – Blaufränkisch is the most important remarkable ageing ability. variety in Mittelburgenland. The Mittelburgenland DAC is a Sauvignon Blanc – Sauvignon Blanc thrives in Southern region of for the variety – the wine has become an Austria (Steiermark). As an unoaked wine, it has pronounced ambassador for its unique . From 2010, further DAC aromas of blackcurrants, gooseberries, elderflowers, acacia regions, notably Leithaberg DAC and Eisenberg DAC have and lemon balm, over notes of tropical fruit but never showcased this variety. Blaufränkisch thrives also in the green and grassy. Mouthwatering, racy acidity brings out Carnuntum region east of Vienna. the lively, refined nature of the wine, even in riper styles. The typical bouquet of this late-ripening variety is Single vineyard Sauvignons from meagre, mineral-rich shell deep aromas of fruits of the forest, cherry and herbal limestone soils develop further complexity when treated to spice. Superior Blaufränkisch is often tannic in youth, yet gentle oak maturation and . softens as the wine matures, with fine examples showing

6 austrian wine guide an amazingly long aging potential. The variety is often To proof this, a blind tasting was conducted in London reminiscent of a Northern style (similar to those that pitched Grüner Veltliner against the most popular and in Piedmont). The best Blaufränkisch are to be drunk after well known Chardonnay (top white Burgundy and new some years of bottle ageing. world style) wines from around the world. Hosts Jancis St. Laurent – A low yielding and demanding grape from Robinson MW, Jan-Erik Paulson (a well known Swedish the Pinot family. It has an enticing nose of blackberries, wine collector and trader) and Tim Atkin MW led a tasting sour cherries and plums developing into Pinot aromas team (including people like Steven Spurrier, Tim Atkin MW of stewed berries and spice ( like) with bottle age. and others) that awarded the top four places to Austrian Natural sweetness, silky tannins and bitter chocolate Chardonnays and Grüner Veltliners, with a further four flavours are harmoniously packaged, making the wine a Austrian wines ranked in the top ten! Since then there is no diverse and rewarding partner to food. doubt that Grüner Veltliner is one of the most noble white (Blauburgunder) – When cultivated in the grape varieties in the world. right vineyard conditions, with sufficient ripeness and a successful fermentation, Pinot Noir rewards with superior The International Pinot Noir Tasting, quality and matchless cellaring potential. As Austria is Singapore, 2010 situated on the same latitude as Burgundy (47-48 degree On 4 August 2010, Austria’s best Pinot Noirs were pitched north) it can make some of the finest Pinot Noirs in the world. against some of the best Pinot Noirs from Burgundy, New Pinot Noir typically has a much lighter shade of red, Zealand and in a blind tasting held at Restaurant with subdued aromas of strawberry, raspberry or sour FiftyThree in Singapore. Master of Wine Lisa Perrotti-Brown cherries over nuances of almond and marzipan, depending MW and local wine guru Dr NK Yong were amongst the on its terroir and maturation. Tannins are usually more judges who had to pick their favourite wines from a list that subtle and refined. included famous estates like Romanee-Conti, Comte Armand, Meo Camuzet and others. The results were truly startling and The Legendary London Tasting 2002 eye-opening — it proved that the Singapore palate seems to Grüner Veltliner can age and become more similar to (or prefer the Pinot Noirs from Austria! Six of the top ten came even better than most) white Burgundies with some years. from Austria (including the overall winner).

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Arachon T.FX.T

Key facts Area: Mittelburgenland, Austria Production: 12,000 cases (12) Bordeaux-esque Grapes: 100% red The unique aromas of the Horitschon Export: 25% wines come from the heavy ‘loess’ and lime Website: www.arachon.com soils. Individual vineyards also contain elements of gravel in the ground, giving a Bordeaux-esque complexity. Arachon T.FX.T is the joint venture of The influence of to three acclaimed Austrian winemaking the north can be felt, but the grapes families — Szemes, FX Pichler & ripen much later here than around Tement. ‘Arachon’ means “there, by the Neusiedlersee. The grapes are the oak trees” and is a translation of hand-picked from single vineyards the old Slavonic-Slovenian name for to give a full bodied yet elegant Horitschon. The team’s second wine is expression. called A’ kira, meaning “a cry for joy” Barrique-aged Arachon T.FX.T in the Burgenland dialect. is a Bordeaux-style blend of the The vinification facilities of the indigenous 50% Blaufränkisch, with Vereinte Winzer, just 300 metres from 30% Merlot, 10% of Zweigelt and Arachon T.FX.T’s state of the art Cabernet Sauvignon, aged for 20 Barrique Cellar, have been significantly months in French barriques and updated to include computer suitable for medium to long term controlled fermentation, new stainless ageing (5 to 20 years). steel tanks and a new press house. A’Kira is 100% Blaufränkisch, Both are testament to the artistic, aged for 12 months in French oak scientific and aesthetic commitment to and designed for earlier drinking winemaking at T.FX.T. (3-10 years).

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MARKUS huber

Key facts Area: Traisental, Austria Production: 25,000 cases (12) Grapes: 98% white; 2% red Export: 60% Traditionsweingüter Österreich, a federation Website: www.weingut-huber.at that adheres to a vineyard classification system designed specifically for the Danube region with the aim of highlighting its In 2000, 20-year-old Markus Huber exceptional terroir. These Premier Cru took over his parents’ 4-hectare vineyards are known as ‘Erste Lage’ and wine estate in the Traisental valley this status is only available for Grüner and completely rebuilt it. Since Veltliner and Riesling . then, the estate has expanded to 40 hectares and Markus’ work Pure Whites from Red has led UK’s magazine Sandlimestones to call him a “Wunderkind” of Limestone rich soils are found in Austrian winemaking. His awards many of the world’s best vineyard include ‘Best Wine Producer’ at sites and the Traisental valley is no the London International Wine & exception, combining the limestone Spirit Competition, four top prizes with a distinctive red sandy earth. It at the Falstaff Grüner Veltliner provides the Grüner Veltliner with Grand Prix and top ratings at Wine an unmistakable spiciness and clean Spectator and Robert Parkers Wine minerality, and the Riesling with purity, Advocate. power and smoothness. Markus makes exceptional wines with the region’s Premier Cru most iconic varieties, grown in the Huber winery is a member of the region’s most famous vineyard, Berg.

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Jurtschitsch

Key facts Area: Kamptal, Austria Production: 30,000 cases (12) Grapes: 75% white; 25% red Export: 30% beneficial insects; in 2009 the Jurtschitsch Website: www.jurtschitsch.com vineyards were certified as fully organic, hence all single vineyard wines carry the organic certificate on the label. Jurtschitsch is one of Austria’s most traditional wineries, and under Red, White & Sweet the current management of Alwin At Jurtschitsch, the Grüner Veltliner Jurtschitsch, these elegant wines reflect grape produces incredibly diverse their origin and site terroir naturally wines, from the delicate ‘Grüner and authentically. Quality over Veltliner Kamptal’, through to quantity is practised at all levels of powerful single vineyard wines production, especially in the vineyard (Käferberg and Schenkenbichl) where natural control occurs as and the great old vine ‘Alte Reben’ densely planted vines compete for selections. An intensely mineral nutrients. Riesling is made from grapes grown on volcanic sandstones at the Organic Growth ‘Heiligenstein’ vineyard of elevated The family’s adoption of organic terraces; a wine that ages brilliantly. began as early as the The Jurtschitsch family is also 1970s when they switched to proud of their red wine varieties and compost and plant-litter based their outstanding sweet wines such as fertilisers and decided to utilise plant , , protection methods favourable to Strohwein oder Eiswein.

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MARKOWITSCH

Key facts Area: Carnuntum, Austria Production: 40,000 cases (12) of elegant red wines. The 10,000 year old Grapes: 75% red; 25% white ‘loess’ soils help the wines tell the story of Export: 25% this ancient land. Website: www.markowitsch.at Spontaneous Wines Gerhard Markowitsch does not believe Gerhard Markowitsch’s winery is one of that it possible to ‘plan’ wines. He Austria’s most modern. When Gerhard says, “creating a great wine is mainly took over the winery in the mid-1990s determined by intangible and he immediately committed to the inexplicable factors. This insight has production of quality wine. His motto fascinated me right from the start. ‘modern wine with a characteristic It is decisions from within that lead region profile’ is alive in his famous to success: spontaneity, pleasure in reds, made using local Zweigelt and experimenting, curiosity, talent.” Pinot Noir. Although a 100% Zweigelt called ‘Rubin Carnuntum’ is his signature Modern Wines from an wine, his Pinot Noir Reserve beats Ancient Land a selection of famous Burgundies The Markowitsch winery is based (including Domaine Romanee Conti), in Carnuntum, an ancient Roman making it the most preferred winery of settlement and one of the world’s the whole tasting. Besides this, he also most historical wine-growing produces a powerful Bordeaux blend regions. The warm climatic in his “Rosenberg” vineyard, which can influence, paired with cold air match many top right-bank estates streams is perfect for the production from Bordeaux.

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JR REINISCH

Key facts Area: Thermenregion, Austria Tattendorf and Gumpoldskirchen is one Production: 20,000 cases (12) of Austria’s sunniest and driest regions, Grapes: 35% white; 65% red guaranteeing optimum ripeness and Export: 35% therefore powerful aromatics. The soil Website: www.j-r.at around Tattendorf is composed of alluvial gravels deposited in the stony “Steinfeld” area and is particularly good for the Hannes, Christian and Michael, better cultivation of Burgundy varieties like known as the Reinisch brothers, are Pinot Noir and St. Laurent. The the fourth generation of the Reinisch steeper, more nutrient-rich vineyards family to make wine in Austria’s of Gumpoldskirchen with higher historic Thermenregion. The Reinisch’s lime content in the soils provide the continue a 2,000-year-old legacy of ideal environment for local white wine growing in the region, following grape Rotgipfler. traditional vineyard plantings of 65% red and 35% white vines. In 1995, a Saintly Wines completely new and modern winery was In addition to Rotgipfler and Pinot built, cementing the trio’s belief in the Noir, the Reinisch brothers focus balance of tradition with modernity. on the production of St. Laurent. This unique local grape variety is Sun & Soil particularly appreciated by the Asian They are also great believers in the palate, and is a fantastic pairing for concept of “terroir” which they the diverse cuisine of Asia. St. Laurent define as “the interplay of soil and derives from the Pinot Noir grape, but microclimate”. The Thermenregion definitely has more mouthfill, body wine-growing region surrounding and darker fruit aromas.

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tschida

Key facts Area: Neusiedlersee (Burgenland), Austria Production: Sweet wine 15,000 cases (6) Grapes: 98% white; 2% red Export: 15% Website: www.angerhof-tschida.at Nearly the whole is transformed into Beerenauslese and The Tschida winery is located in Illmitz, Trockenbeerenauslese styles of sweet a world-renowned sweet wine producing wine but an intriguing speciality of town in the Seewinkel area of the the winery is Schilfwein, made with Neusiedlersee in Burgenland. Hans Tschida grapes that are dried on reed mats specialises in the production of sweet before . wines and is regarded as one of the best producers internationally. Each Tschida The Sweet Smell Of Success wine is truly individual, and it is easy to see Since 1996, their uncompromising, why they are known as ‘liquid gold’. quality-orientated production has been awarded on a yearly basis by Noble Wines the judges of wine competitions like The Seewinkel vineyards are located in a the International Wine Challenge in region of lakes around the Neusiedlersee London. In 2010, Hans Tschida was and these conditions — together with named Sweet Wine Maker of the the Pannonian climate — guarantee an Year by the IWC and awarded with interplay between warm days, cool nights the Special IWC Award, the Len and enough humidity for the formation of Evans Trophy. In 2011 he repeated ‘botrytis’, also known as ‘Noble Rot’. this success.

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tement

Key facts Area: Südsteiermark (South west facing ‘Zieregg’ site, a picturesque Styria), Austria single vineyard of 14 hectares situated Production: 40,000 cases (12) directly below his modern winery which Grapes: 95% white; 5% red consists of mostly weathered shell lime Export: 15% stone soils. Others include Grassnitzberg, Website: www.tement.at a site situated on the soils created by the same old coral reef, but this time east facing, hence much cooler. Approximately 30 years ago, Manfred The Mediterranean sea contributes Tement took over his father’s Tement enough moisture for the grapes to winery. Even then, Manfred knew that ripen slowly on the meagre soils. Sauvignon Blanc could produce great wines in Südsteiermark (South Styria). A Real Klassik Today, he is known as Austria’s ‘Mr Not suprisingly, the main grape variety Sauvignon Blanc’ and is regarded as grown is Sauvignon Blanc, making one of the top producers of the world. up 60% of all vines planted. However, He is also one third of winemaking regionally typical varieties such as team Arachon T.FX.T, who produces Gelber Muskateller are also grown. an internationally renowned premium ‘Steirische Klassik’ indicates that red in Burgenland. Today, his son the wine is matured in stainless steel Armin has taken over most of the wine tanks for freshness, but character- production and is leading the winery rich site wines with the name of the into the next century. vineyard, like those from Zieregg or Grassnitzberg, will have been Single Minded matured in oak barrels for added Tement’s greatest passion is the south- complexity.

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weninger

Key facts Area: Mittelburgenland, Austria Production: 20,000 cases (12) Grapes: 95% red; 5% white Export: 25% growing passion for the land that led to their Website: www.weninger.com adoption of biodynamic principles in 2006. In the vineyard, the plants are sprayed with biodynamic and treated with baking The Weninger estate lies in the middle powder and compost. No insecticides, of Horitschon, a village surrounded by herbicides, or systemic pesticides are grape vines. Franz Weninger took over applied. This enhances the purity of the his parent’s 7-hectare estate 30 years flavours and natural style of the wines. ago, producing the internationally recognised Blaufränkisch Blaufränkisch is king in his first year at the helm. It was a In essence, Weninger is Blaufränkisch. very promising beginning, followed However, this thoroughly Austrian by the expansion of the estate to its variety is made here in an almost current size (28 hectares) combined Northern Italian style, akin to the wines with an amazing further increase in of Piedmont. Franz’s superior quality. Today, Weninger is considered are tailor-made for red grapes with the the pioneer of Blaufränkisch grapes in Hochäcker site raising Blaufränkisch Austria and produces one of the finest from 80-year-old vines and Dürrau’s wines out of this grape. heavy soils proving no barrier to the strong roots of Blaufränkisch searching Biodynamic for nourishment. In contrast, the lime- The Weningers have been making rich soils of Kalkofen are ideal for his wine here for generations, with a distinguished Pinot Noir.

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BODEGA Y TAPAS

442 Orchard Road #01-29 Orchard Hotel Singapore 238879 For reservations call 6735 3476

Following three successful years as one of Singapore’s most authentic Spanish dining experiences, Bodega Y Tapas has launched a refreshed menu featuring a mix of new signature dishes and old favourites. The food is very much a reflection of Mediterranean ingredients and flavours, featuring fresh seafood, cured ham, salame, potatoes, The Grilled Lamb Rack prepared using extra capsicums, garlic, chillies, , olive oil and wine. virgin olive oil and served with mashed potato A highlight of the new menu is Steamed and roasted shallots is a signature dish for European Cockles in Chardonnay and Sage Juice. the Austrian Wine Festival. Limited portions of this dish are available each “Austrian wines are probably the most day as the cockles are air-flown and delivered to versatile wines in terms of food pairing. Their the restaurant daily to ensure freshness. Other natural acidity and body are an ideal partner traditional Spanish favourites include Hunter with French, Spanish and Mediterranean Style Rabbit and Great White Beans in cuisines. Personally I also like them with healthy Coriander and Piquillo Vinaigrette. classical Asian dishes based on , soy Well-loved staples such as the Huevos Rotos, sauce, ginger or wasabi. If I have to choose a traditional dish of potatoes, Serrano slices and one variety as the best food wine in the world, poached eggs, and the Suckling Pig keep regulars it would be definitely ‘Grüner Veltliner’ from returning time and again. Austria,” saysThomas Scheidt, .

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BRASSERIE WOLF

80 Mohamed Sultan Road pairing dinner featuring top Austrian wines served #01-13 The Pier at Robertson from magnificent 12-litre Balthazar bottles, flown Singapore 239013 directly from the wineries’ cellars. Each Balthazar For reservations call 6835 7818 is equivalent to 16 standard bottles! This special event will bring together Vintage lamps, plush leather seats, maple wooden Singapore’s top Austrian chefs and guest flooring, and a wall of quirky French icons bring Christian Winkler of 1 Michelin star Restaurant Parisian chic to Singapore’s Robertson Quay. Schindlhaus, Austria, who have designed an Brasserie Wolf’s Swiss-born head chef Claudio exclusive menu for the occasion. Guests also Sandri specialises in , having get to take home a complimentary bottle of trained in iconic establishments such as Nobu Markowitsch Pinot Noir Reserve 2004. and Brasserie Joel in London. His European style The Slow Cooked Bourguignon is a menu features dishes such as Steak Tartare, Fresh signature dish for the Austrian Wine Festival. Artichoke Heart a La Marie Antoinette, and Crab This hearty French dish is simmered overnight Claw . at a constant heat of 80 degree Celsius, yielding To mark the launch of the Austrian Wine tender, flavoursome beef. It is served with a Festival, Brasserie Wolf is hosting a wine and food delightful combination of mushrooms, carrots and baby onions. “We are very happy to host the opening dinner Opening Event for the Austrian Wine Festival for the third year THE BALTHAZAR NIGHT running and also to share our passion for Austria 17 February 2012, Friday and Austrian wines. The Balthazar bottles will 7pm be flown in to Singapore for the first time, and $199++ per person we are very excited to feature them, as well as (inclusive of a complimentary bottle of top Austrian chef talents in Singapore, during Markowitsch Pinot Noir Reserve 2004) this special occasion,” says the restaurant’s spokesperson.

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THE STEAKHOUSE

3B River Valley Road #01-14 Clarke Quay Singapore 179021 For reservations call 6332 1010

Clarke Quay’s only steak specialist, The The signature dish for the Austrian Wine Steakhouse, is renowned for its grain-fed Black Festival menu is the Osso Bucco which is a Angus beef which the chef will prepare in front of 5-hour slow braised veal leg with tomatoes, white you at the restaurant’s open grill. wine, root and herbs, served with Try the tender Fillet Mignon and potato puree and cremolata. Chateaubriand or challenge yourself to a “Pairing the signature dish of Veal Osso du Boeuf – a lkg Black Angus Prime Rib Single Bucco with Markowitsch Carnuntum Pinot Bone, cooked to perfection. Noir is a great match as the body of the Decked out in dark wood and warm lighting, wine complements this warm hearted stew The Steakhouse is about casual chic dining in extremely well. Although this dish can be a stylish environment. Guests can have a drink paired with both a red or a white (as the at the fully-stocked bar, or peruse the wine base of the stew has white wine), we feel that collection that is stored in a floor-to-ceiling Austrian reds such as Blaufränkisch and Pinot alcove at the back of the restaurant. Noir will bring out the full flavour of the dish With the addition of a new chef at the helm and yet hold on to its true character,” says and the recent renovation of the front section Chef Manuel Gruber. He adds that the wine of the restaurant to include booth seats, guests is very expressive in flavour with an elegant can look forward to more exciting and delectable and long finish and to top it off, has a very treats in a cosier dining environment. pretty ruby-garnet colour.

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GUYSAVOY

Marina Bay Sands 10 Bayfront Avenue Singapore 018956 For reservations call 6688 8513

Award-winning Chef Guy Savoy is the youngest of the French legends credited for pioneering . Selecting only the finest ingredients, Chef Savoy ensures guests get to enjoy a truly exceptional dining experience every time. This is a standard that has earned the prestigious Guy Savoy restaurant in Paris three Michelin stars. “The Austrian Wine Festival is a great event for wine lovers to get a better understanding of the wines and the country,” says Chef Sommelier Julien Drevon. “Our team is very excited to soup of globe artichokes is seasoned with black participate in the festival, to know more about truffle, and finished with slices of black truffle the spirit of Austrian wines, and to share our and Parmesan Reggiano. passion with our guests.” “Austrian wines represent deep aromatic Restaurant Guy Savoy will be featuring a symphonies. The grape varietals of Rotgipfler, wine dinner on 16 March with the Johanneshof Grüner Veltliner, St Laurent, Blaufränkisch Reinisch winery of the Thermenregion. all sing through the terroir with expressive Artichoke and Black Truffle Soup, Toasted personality. For the past month, I have tasted Mushroom Brioche, and Black Truffle Butter is quite a lot of Austrian wines, and have been a highlight on the menu. This elegant and rich very impressed, especially with Blaufränkisch 1992 from Weninger. This wine shows the ageing potential of Austrian wines. When opened, the WINEMAKER’S DINNER WITH wine was wonderful, contained hints of leather JOHANNESHOF REINISCH and a smoky fragrance, and had soft and elegant 16 March 2012, Friday tannins. I was not expecting this kind of finesse from an Austrian red wine 1992,” says Julien.

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1 Scotts Road #02-16 Shaw Centre Singapore 228208 For reservations call 6733 2225 LES AMIS

Founded in 1994 and renovated at a cost There are two temperature-controlled wine of S$2.5 million in 2007, Les Amis exudes cellars which house the restaurant’s S$5 million sophistication and elegance. The tablesetting wine collection. Its 2000-label wine list has been is decked out in J.L. Coquet porcelain, Zwiesel a recipient of the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, glasses, Christofle silverware as well as Casa one of the only three Grand Award winners in linen napkins and tablecloths. Asia since 1996. At the helm is Austrian chef Armin Leitgeb “Austrian wines in Singapore are progressively who worked his way through the ranks with gaining a lot of attraction. Both whites and reds, several Michelin starred chefs in Europe, and to a small extent, the sweets. The whites including the then three-star Pourcel brothers are fresh, fruity and complex, and these wines of Jardin des Sens in Montpellier and three-star suit the various cuisines offered and the climate Paul and Marc Haeberlin of Auberge de L’ill in here in Singapore. That said, the reds too are Alsace. He completed his impressive curriculum pretty fresh with bright acidity, which gives a vitae with a stint in the of The French nice lift to the overall structure. They are food Laundry in . friendly wines which I’m sure many will love,” says Timothy Goh, Director of Wines, Les Amis Group. “To be successful and unique, the AUSTRIAN CUISINE, REFINED quality of the produce is paramount to me as A WINEMAKER’S DINNER a chef. Then technique, creativity, experience WITH TEMENT in execution and philosophy kicks in. To make Featuring guest chef Christian Winkler from a great wine, it’s the same thing. You need 1 Michelin star Restaurant Schindlhaus, Austria the perfect quality of the ingredient and then 18 February 2012, Saturday execute it thoughtfully with a strong philosophy. $288++ That’s for me Austrian Wine!,” shares Chef Armin Leitgeb, Chef de Cuisine.

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NOVUS

National Musuem 93 Stamford Road Singapore 178897 For reservations call 6336 8770

Amidst the grandeur of the National Museum, where art and history cross paths, stands Novus, an elegant restaurant brimming with refined cuisine and stylish architecture. Seamlessly blending old-world classicism excellent service. Novus is also endorsed by with contemporary style, the fine dining the New York Times as a recommended food establishment offers a quintessential dining destination, and lauded as one of the best experience that encompasses a fresh and modern Museum Restaurants in the world by interpretation of . Forbes Traveller. Featured dishes include Maine Lobster with Zwiebelrostbraten is the special Austrian Braised Oxtail Ravioli served with Orange and highlight on the menu, featuring Roast Beef Thyme Foam as well as Pan-fried Kurobuta Sirloin in Onion Gravy, with Roast Potatoes and Tenderloin with Austrian Napkin Beans. and Rosemary Flavoured Duck with “The robust flavours of the beef dish pairs Duck Confit and a Trio of Celery. excellently with the fuller bodied Austrian red Perfect for a soiree, a romantic date or a wines. Austrian wines, with its stunning quality, business meeting, Novus delivers – and more never fails to impress our guests,” says Kairul – with its uncompromising food quality and Anwar, Sommelier.

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PEACH BLOSSOMS

Marina Mandarin Singapore almond instead of almond essence, which 6 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square gives the Cantonese favourite more body Singapore 039594 and flavour. The lunchtime dim sum menu is For reservations call 6845 1111 equally interesting, adding a touch of luxury to the classics. Instead of the usual pork fillings, After a SG$1million makeover to celebrate Pan-Fried in Black Pepper Sauce is Marina Mandarin Singapore’s 25th anniversary, filled with ostrich meat, and the Pan-Fried Peach Blossoms has reopened with a new menu Bun is stuffed with minced pork and foie gras. and a newly appointed Chinese Head Chef The Stir-Fried Wagyu Beef Cubes with Black from Hong Kong. Chef Chan Shun Wong will Pepper and Longans is a heady combination stay true to the authentic Cantonese food that of the succulent robust flavours of the beef the restaurant is best known for, but intends to juxtaposed with the crunch and light taste take the menu to greater heights by adding a of the longan fruit, instead of the more modern twist to some of his creations. commonly used lychee – definitely a highlight One such dish is the Double-Boiled Almond on the menu. Soup with Fish Maw that uses ground fresh “Austrian wines are natural food wines, as they have fresh acidity. The Grüner Veltliner, in particular, has distinctive white pepper WINEMAKER’S DINNER notes that goes well with Asian dishes. The WITH MARKOWITSCH wagyu beef cubes with black pepper go 9 March 2012 beautifully with Austrian reds as the wine has $98++ juicy, fruit flavours that match the dish well,” points out Chef Chan.

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THE SONG OF INDIA

33 Scotts Road Singapore 228226 For reservations call 68360055

Enter through a walkway framed by antique The Song of India has a beautifully designed wooden pillars and graced by an old frangipani , housing an extensive collection of tree and you will find a charming black and over 300 labels from all over the world, carefully white heritage bungalow which houses The Song chosen to match . of India restaurant. Jhinga E Samarkand is the signature dish, The Song of India showcases the cuisine of featuring jumbo prawns stuffed with spiced Lucknavi Royals, recreated and presented in mango and shrimps, in a garlic enhanced a modern and elegant style. Chef Manjunath tandoor marinade. Mural’s refined menu seeks to challenge “Indian food with wine is a relatively new preconceptions about Indian food and fits practice, and at Song of India, we have been squarely with The Song of India’s slogan, pushing boundaries. We discovered many ‘Redefining Indian Cuisine’ exciting pairings during the last edition of the Chef Mural has served his creations to Austrian Wine Festival, and the spicy, sweet Bollywood celebrities, prominent industrialists, and slightly smoky flavours of the Jhinga E and political leaders. He is also well known for Samarkand or Jumbo Prawns Stuffed with his stellar performance on Channel News Asia’s Spiced Mango and Shrimps, in a Garlic The Perfect in 2009, winning top prize and Tandoori Marinade will go beautifully with subsequently taking the role of student mentor Austrian whites,” says Mohan Raju Krishnan, for the following season in 2010. Operations Manager.

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TABLE AT 7

7 Mohamed Sultan Road an a la carte menu and a degustation menu Singapore 238957 prepared by Karl, based on Modern European For reservations call 6836 6362 fare; and a Indonesian set menu carefully crafted by Eugenia. Diners can select Table At 7 is located at 7 Mohamed Sultan dishes from any of these menu to achieve their Road, along a stretch of quaint shophouses close perfect dining experience. to Robertson Quay. The restaurant is intimate The signature dish at Table at 7 for the and cosy but with a touch of elegance. It is Austrian Wine Festival is a traditional Austrian decorated with European art, black furniture and dish: Gebackenes Stein Pilz Souffle, a porcini crisp white table linens. mushroom souffle. At the back of the restaurant is a wide glass “Austrian wines have experienced a big pane that provides a clear view into the kitchen improvement in the last 10 years. I always for diners to marvel at the chefs juggling the believe that white Austrian wines have a bright orders. Veteran restaurateurs Karl Dobler and future because of the country’s optimal climate Eugenia Ong have 60 years of culinary expertise as well as the tradition and the way the wines between them, and they demonstrate their skills are produced, which is very unique to Austria. in both front and back of house . I feel that white Austrian wines are great Table At 7’s East meets West approach caters for pork dishes and a perfect complement. I to discerning gourmands with three menus — like the Austrian power reds based on local varieties (Blaufränkisch, Zweigelt), blended with international varieties such as Merlot and WINEMAKER’S DINNER Cabernet Sauvignon. Austria’s dessert wines WITH JR REINISCH are also the best because they have enough 22 March 2012, Thursday freshness to balance the sweetness,” points out Karl.

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CHEF DANIEL’S 201 Victoria Street KITCHEN #07-02/03 Iluma @ Bugis Singapore 188067 For reservations call 6509 9888

Chef Daniel’s Kitchen is the eponymous techniques so that the ingredients’ flavours are restaurant of Singaporean Daniel allowed to shine,” says Chef Daniel. Koh. Tucked away on a lush rooftop garden in Pan-seared Salmon Medallions is the the heart of the city’s bustle, this is a creative signature dish on his creative menu. The salmon platform for Chef Daniel, a pioneer in infusing is marinated with soy and mirin, then lightly Asian flavours with European . The seared and served with soy butter and dashi- culinary maestro designs and serves distinctively braised shitake. unique East-Meets-West dishes for his Modern “Austrian wines are so versatile and they Asian menu. pair amazingly well with Western and Asian The chef’s constant travels for his filming flavours. This makes them an ideal partner for sessions have also stirred his passion to share the style of East-meets-West cuisine served at his discovery of quality ingredients with his Chef Daniel’s Kitchen. Try the Grüner Veltliner faithful regulars. with our award-winning wok-charred salmon; “It is important to have good ingredients, I believe it will be an award-winning pairing!” but equally important to use the right cooking Chef Daniel.

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L’OLIVIER

137 Telok Ayer Street Singapore 068602 For reservations call 6227 6022

French restaurant L’Olivier is situated on Telok and L’Olivier has selected some 150 labels from Ayer Street in the heart of the CBD, yet feels both the Old and New World to make your a million miles away from the hustle and bustle evening special. of the city. A beautifully landscaped garden For this year’s Austrian Wine Festival, with flowing water lies right at its doorstep, and L’Olivier is presenting dry aged USDA Prime across the street is Singapore’s oldest temple rib eye which matches perfectly with the Thian Hock Keng. Austrian wines available in the restaurant. Only Besides French cuisine, the restaurant offers 2% of the beef produced in the US qualifies as top quality steaks from the US and Australia. USDA Prime. This is further dry aged for 21 These will be a feature of the Austrian Wine days; in the process. the moisture is evaporated Festival menu alongside indigenous Austrian from the muscle and the beef’s enzymes breaks reds like Blaufränkisch. down connective tissues making the steak more L’Olivier’s sommelier believes that Austria’s tender and flavorful. The restaurant has selected Grüner Veltliner may soon be as popular as New Blaufränkisch, St. Laurent and Zweigelt, all Zealand’s Sauvignon Blanc. He recommends the indigenous Austrian grapes, to go with their wine with their house speciality Tarte Flambée, steaks. They are not too overwhelming, but a French styled pizza made on a thin medium to full bodied, and very well balanced .Wine makes every dinner an occasion, with interesting flavours.

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ODP !OPEN DOOR POLICY" + TIPPLING CLUB

19 Yong Siak Street Singapore 168650 familiar – classics like steak tartare are For reservations call 6221 9307 brought up to date with the addition of a luxurious truffle mayo and a pleasingly down- Open Door Policy is Tippling Club’s Chef to-earth portion of potato chips. Ryan Clift’s latest venture with Forty Hands’ Mains such as duck leg confit with puy barista Harry Grover and restauranteur Cynthia lentils, sage and smoked bacon, and pork belly Chua. The daylight filled space exudes a cool with parsnip puree, braised quinoa and celery Manhattan gastrobar vibe with plenty of eclectic are tender, juicy and executed with finesse. design touches. A selection of Asian and Western Here, Clift’s menu is both creative and desserts, along with the well-crafted cocktails, will keep the sweet-toothed happy for the rest of the evening.Do look out for WINEMAKER’S DINNER the restaurant’s signature dish – Foie Gras WITH MARKOWITSCH AT Coulant ‘Glühwein’. TIPPLING CLUB “The unique diversity and native grape 8 March 2012, Thursday varietals of Austrian wines are exciting 8D Dempsey Road either on their own or paired with food,” Singapore 249672 points out Marcus Boyle, Open Door Policy’s Restaurant Manager.

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RECIPES BY 100 High Street #01-03 The Treasury SHATEC Singapore 179434 For reservations call 6338 2798

Good food is meant to be shared with great Located conveniently in the heart of company. At Recipes, you can be assured of town, Recipes is a student-run restaurant that and more. Your dining experience will be that is open to the public. Look forward to enhanced by the service and warm hospitality of being charmed by the excellent service and the culinary and service hosts of Shatec Institutes, delectable fare prepared specially for you by a pioneer in hospitality training and education. enthusiastic Shatec Institutes hosts, some Come and be a part of this experience. Your of whom possess local and international involvement will help in a big way to hone and competition experience. shape the skills and service standards of our The signature dish is a classical Veal Cooked future hospitality talents. Two-Ways: Wiener and ragout with red wine glaze, compote shallot, warm potato salad, confit carrot. WINE TALK AND AUSTRIAN “We have discovered that Austrian wines FOOD AND WINE PAIRING are great food wines, and the reds in particular DINNER complement the meat dishes exceptionally well 28 February 2012, Tuesday – especially our signature dish the Veal Cooked Two-Ways,” says Recipes’ spokesperson.

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6 Raffles Boulevard Marina Square #01-08 THE TASTINGS Singapore 039594 For reservations call 6338 1829 ROOM

Inspired by wine manga “Les Gouttes de Dieu”, presents a gastronomic pairing that’s easy on banking professional turned wine connoisseur the pocket. Timothy Tjendra aims to revolutionise As its name suggests, The Tastings Room Singapore’s F&B scene with a new wine and is all about giving diners a tasting experience. dine concept. The Tastings Room was born Pairing the right wine with the right food will from the desire to create a restaurant where be a painless experience, thanks to the wine fine food and world-class wine can be enjoyed suggestions within the menu itself. Wine lovers in an unintimidating environment. With who enjoy variety will delight over an extensive award-winning Chef Athejo Chia’s modern wine list that offers 50 types of wine by the glass, take on classic European cuisine and the most including vintage Bordeaux and . affordable wine list in town, The Tastings Room The signature dish on the menu is Sous Vide Pork Belly with Crackling Skin served with Bacon and Chives Mash with WINEMAKER’S DINNER Cranberry Apple Sauce. WITH MARKOWITSCH “If you think great Pinot Noir only 15 March 2012, Thursday belongs to the realms of Burgundy, then you $78++ obviously have not tried Austrian Pinot Noir,” says Timothy.

AUSTRIAN WINE GUIDE 29 WINEBAR, BISTRO

A lifelong passion for wine led Elizabeth Lin to open Praelum (meaning ‘wine press’ in Latin), her Bistro located in a traditional Duxton Hill shophouse. Elizabeth shares her love for wine and food with friends and customers, while serving light bites of classic French-Indochinese cuisine. PRAELUM WINE BISTRO Her wonderful collection of overseas paintings and artwork adorn the walls whilst the furniture 4 Duxton Hill has been carefully sourced for not only its Singapore 089590 aesthetic beauty, but also its comfort. For reservations call 6238 5287 “Austrian wine, often overlooked in the past, www.praelum.com.sg has now made a comeback and is making a huge impact on the local wine scene. The dedication and commitment to educating WINE TASTING AND and the public by the Austrian winemakers MASTERCLASS WITH and distributors has been nothing short of MARKOWITSCH AND extraordinary, of which I am extremely delighted MICHAEL THURNER to say, corresponds with the quality of wines 10 March 2012, Saturday produced,” says Gerald Lu, Sommelier.

VINTRY

Block 3A River Valley Road #01-01 Clarke Quay Singapore 179020 For reservations call 6338 2808 www.vintry.com.sg

Vintry not only has a fine wine cellar and wall served in perfect condition, by the glass. of wine shelves displaying over 1,000 wines, it The full restaurant menu sets itself apart from is home to four sleek, state-of-the-art Enomatic other wines bars. It features a special Asian- Wine-Serving Systems, allowing 32 wines to be inspired Western menu with a variety of delicious Asian tapas. The relaxed venue offers intimate booths, high WINEMAKER’S DINNER barrel tables and a comfortable al fresco area WITH JR REINISCH perfect for dining and people-watching. 20 March 2012, Tuesday “Two words for Austrian Wines – Hidden Gems,” says Mohamad Fazil, Operations Manager.

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Rasputin Russian Bar & Restaurant located at Clarke Quay is a brand new concept in Asia. The Bar features an up-lit all-glass counter RASPUTIN RUSSIAN BAR and a range of rare vodkas such as Birch Vodka, Honey Pepper Vodka and of , 3B River Valley Road LEX Vodka, famously projected in one of Lady #01-07 The Foundry, Clarke Quay Gaga’s music videos. Singapore 179021 The bar’s Moldovan chef brings with him For Reservations call 6337 7011 10 years of experience and a menu of Russian delicacies including rabbit and sturgeon fish. “We always knew that Austrian whites were world class and the biggest discovery for us is that the Austrian reds are just as good.”

TABERNA WINE BAR

17 Binjal Park Singapore 589825 For Reservations call 6762 5570

Taberna’s vast selection of premium wines “Austrian wines represent some of the by the glass is breathtaking – where else can most exciting winemaking on the planet offer Dom Perignon and Krug by the glass? today with an array of world class wines The wines are all fairly priced – mark ups seem ranging from refreshing Grüner Veltliners minimal – and you know they’ve been looked to some very impressive examples of at least after with real care and attention. Owner Ying two noble varieties, Riesling and Pinot Noir. is an undergraduate Master Of Wine and Smart drinkers are quietly searching out and many of these wines are from his own personal drinking these lovely wines,” says Tan Ying collection. A gentleman and a scholar, it seems. Hsien, Owner.

AUSTRIAN WINE GUIDE 31 Zalto Top of the Glass

In 2009, a jury of professionals tested the market accentuates potency, concentration, leaders in the world of international stemware. extract and tannins. Blindfolded and gloved, the jury used only their senses Especially for: Bordeaux, , of taste and smell to determine which glass was the Brunello, Cabernet Sauvignon, peak performer in each category. Zalto took top place Merlot, Shiraz and Blaufränkisch. in all three categories of glasses with their White Wine, Burgundy and Bordeaux glasses. For more Denk’Art Universal information, visit www.zaltoglas.at. For full-bodied to powerful wines, which are expressive but also show minerality and smooth A New Angle character. It accentuates complexity and finesse. The development of the Zalto glass (Denk’Art series) was Especially for: Chardonnay, , Riesling and as influenced by the earth as by the universe beyond. full-bodied dry white wines from Austria. The curve of the bowls are tilted at the angles of 24°, 48° and 72°, which are in accordance with the Denk’Art White Wine tilt angles of the earth. The ancient Romans utilised For elegant, classical fruit-forward white wines, but this triumvirate of angles with their supply repositories, also medium-bodied red wines without overt barrique finding that produce stayed fresh for a longer time, development. and that it also showed improved taste. As a result Especially for: Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, of these cosmic parallels, Zalto believe that a wine Muskateller, Frizzante, and St. Laurent. can reach its utmost potential in a Denk`Art glass, developing everything that is possible on the nose as Denk’Art Sweet Wine well as on the palate. Underlines elegance and finesse, and balances power and sweetness. Denk’Art Burgundy Especially for: , Trockenbeerenauslese, For powerful and expressive wines above 13 per , Port, , Madeira and Single Malt cent alcohol by volume. The shape of the bowl Whisky. integrates the components of the wine, bringing to the foreground the fruit profile and sweeter notes. Denk’Art Champagne Especially for: Pinot Noir, , , Gives the sparkling wines of the world a noblesse, Chardonnay and Grüner Veltliner. while bringing out their best of their regional characters. Denk’Art Bordeaux Especially for: Champagne, Sparkling Wines, Sekt, For wines full of character and high in tannins. It Prosecco, Spumante and .

Zalto is available at: Unique Food and Wine Pte. Ltd. Call Max at 9450 4322 for more details, or email to [email protected].

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