Double Happiness: Austrian Wine & Chinese Food Pairing Experience

Double Happiness: Austrian Wine & Chinese Food Pairing Experience

DOUBLE HAPPINESS: EXCLUSIVE AUSTRIAN WINE & CHINESE FOOD PAIRING EXPERIENCE


FOOD & WINE PAIRING WORKSHOP




Do you want to learn more about an often underlooked wine region producing some of the best wines for Chinese food?





Do you want to impress your family and friends with your knowledge of one of the most food-friendly grapes on the planet?




If so, come join us at MWM Wine School when we explore Austrian Wines with Chinese Food on Friday, June 15.  We will taste seven different wines paired with Chinese dishes from across the flavour spectrum, and explain what aromas and flavours make for good pairings. Learn about the balance between acidity and sweetness in wine and why some grapes are more food-friendly than others.




In addition, learn about Austria’s high quality production standards and why Austrian wines are famous for being some of the most food-friendly you can drink.



WINE LIST:



 


GUEST EDUCATOR


Roland Muksch


Roland Muksch
Chairman, Hong Kong Wine Society


Roland is an executive at a private bank in Hong Kong. A great part of his spare time is devoted to his love for wine. Roland is a vivid wine collector and active in several wine associations. Since June 2017 he heads the prestigious Hong Kong Wine Society and also studies in the second stage to become a “master of wine. Roland is also a contributor to the Austrian wine magazine VINARIA and Spirito di Vino Asia and shares with his readers his impressions of Asia’s culinary and wine scenes.




15 Jun 2018 | 19:30-21:30


Course fee: HK$680 (MWM School Alumni: HK$600)


 


Workshop supported by


MWM Wine School 1st Anniversary Party

MWM Wine School 1st Anniversary Party

MWM WINE SCHOOL 1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY


SIP, SWIRL & CELEBRATE


MWM Wine School is turning 1! Please help us to celebrate this huge milestone by joining our 1st Birthday Party. Join in the fun with tasting games, a huge variety of quality and unique wines to taste, test your bottle opening skills by joining our famous Uncork Challenge, and much more! Catch up with Debra and our team of educators to toast the many wonderful moments throughout the year, and the new and exciting programs ahead.




It may be our birthday, but you’ll get the presents. All guests will receive a gift bag with Grape CuesMWM Wine School cash voucher (valued HK$365) and more. Plus, we have lots of lucky draw prizes to give away!




6 Jul 2018 | 16:00-20:00


Early Bird Ticket price: HK$180

Know Your Bubbles: Exploring Sparkling Wine

Know Your Bubbles: Exploring Sparkling Wine

KNOW YOUR BUBBLES: EXPLORING SPARKLING WINE
SPARKLING WINE WORKSHOP


Whether ChampagneProseccoCava, or a myriad of other styles, sparkling wine has long been the perfect partner for celebrations and indulgence! But are you baffled by bubbles?



MWM Wine School is fully focusing on fizz – discover how sparkling wine is made, taste the most popular styles and varieties, learn how to judge quality, figure out which bubbles are your perfect match, and get expert tips on pairing bubbles with food.



You’ll leave “sparkling savvy” and armed with the know-how to pick the perfect toast for every occasion. After all, nothing screams celebration like the “pop” of a bottle of bubbles!



 


EDUCATOR



Debra Meiburg MW
A Hong Kong resident for nearly 30 years, Master of Wine Debra Meiburg is an award-winning author, TV personality and international speaker, and is widely considered the global authority on the Asian wine market. She is founding director of Meiburg Wine Media, Asia’s leading wine marketing agency, as well as wine consultant for Cathay Pacific Airways and Cathay Dragon, and holds the position of Chair of the Education Committee for the Institute of Masters of Wine.






18 Jul 2018 | 19:30-21:30


Course fee: HK$980 (MWM School Alumni: HK$880)

LFGM Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Tasting 2018

LFGM Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Tasting 2018

LFGM Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Tasting

Le French GourMay (LFGM) is the Hong Kong French Food and Wine Festival alongside Le French May. 2018 is the 10th Anniversary of the festival and this year’s edition will be dedicated to the wines and gastronomy of the South of France, with ProvenceAlpesCôte d’Azur region.

Riding on the successful experiences in the past 6 years, Cru Magazine will collaborate with LFGM to launch the LFGM ProvenceAlpes-Côte d’Azur Tasting to publics in May 2018. The best way to appreciate French wines!

Riesling Weeks 2018 Kick-off Annual Tasting

Riesling Weeks 2018 Kick-off Annual Tasting

Riesling Weeks Sixth Edition

Celebrate Germany’s most famous grape with the German Wine Queen!
Come to meet Ms. Katharina Staab, the German Wine Queen 2017 - 2018, and to explore over 130 wines from 20 exhibitors accompanied by mouth-watering platters prepared by renowned chef. 

Date: 8th June 2018 (Friday)
Time: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Venue: Oasis Room, 8/F Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong, 1 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tickets:
Wine Pass only: HK$250 (at door price HK$280) // Early-Bird: HK$225
Wine & Food Pass: HK$450 (at door price HK$480) //  Early-Bird: HK$410

Wine Pass includes a Lucaris wine glass and $200 Renaissance Harbour View dining coupon.
Food & Wine Pass includes a Lucaris wine glass, two tapas platters and $200 Renaissance Harbour View dining vouchers.

Enquires: marketing@cru-magazine.com
Early Bird Tickets: until 24th May 2018

Website: www.rieslingweeks.hk
Check out participating outlets offering German wine promotions in June: http://www.rieslingweeks.hk/participating-outlets.html

Organised by: Wines of Germany
Facebook: Riesling Weeks HK

Everyday Bordeaux Selection 2018 Tasting Party

Everyday Bordeaux Selection 2018 Tasting Party

Everyday Bordeaux Selections 2018 – Tasting Party

We are delighted to collaborate with Sopexa to present a joyful event “Everyday Bordeaux Selections 2018 Tasting Party”.

  • TASTE over 280 Bordeaux wines ranging from blending grape to single grape; crispy white to complex red
  • SHARE your opinions with the Bordeaux Expert
  • SAMPLE delicious canapé 

 

Burgundy Journey

Burgundy Journey

Burgundy Journey

An event you shouldn’t miss!!

Unique interactive tutorial with 8 wines including Richebourg Grand Cru and more Premier Cru.

2015 Burgundy Grand Tour
Speaker: Marjolaine Roblette-Geres
Date: Friday, April 27, 2018
Time: 18:15 - 19:45
HK$1,188 per seat (At the door)
HK$988 per seat (Early Bird on or before April 16)
Special Bundle:
+HK$100 only & access also Walk-around Tasting

Incredible chance to experience 20 well-selected Burgundy references from ORD portfolio

Walk-around Tasting
Date: Friday, April 27, 2018
Time: 18:00 - 20:30
HK$328 per head (At the door)
HK$288 per head (Early Bird on or before April 16)

Venue
The Function Room, The Harbourview Hotel Hong Kong
4 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Enquiry + RSVP
kayi.tang@onereddot.com 2408 9682

Wine details please visit:
http://www.onereddot.com/offers/2018/ORD_Burgundy-Journey_Wine-Details.html

A Night with Japanese mixologist Hiroyasu Kayama

A Night with Japanese mixologist Hiroyasu Kayama

Famed as one of Japan’s greatest bartender as well as the owner and mixologist from Ben Fiddich Bar in Tokyo, award-winning Mr. Hiroyasu Kayama will be flying to Hong Kong and landing at Tiffany’s New York Bar for one night only to offer guests an indulging gin concoction experience with exclusive Botanist Gin creations and showcase the latest cocktail trends from Japan.

Ben Fiddich Bar is renowned as Asia’s 50 Best Bar for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017 in addition to its recognition as World’s 50 Best Bar in 2017, voted by drinking experts from across the globe.

Date: 13 April 2018 (Friday)
Time: 9pm to 12 midnight
Location: Tiffany’s New York Bar
Price: HK$280 per guest (including two complimentary glasses of drink)

被譽為其中一個日本最出色調酒師、於東京擁有其個人酒吧 - Ben Fiddich Bar的得獎調酒師Hiroyasu Kayama即將遠道前來香港Tiffany’s紐約吧擔任一晚的客席調酒師,利用Botanist Gin炮製多款由日本帶來最新興的雞尾酒。

Ben Fiddich Bar世界知名並獲得無數認同,曾於2016年起連續兩年被世界各地酒類專家評選為亞洲首50位酒吧,更於2017年被評選為世界首50位酒吧,足證實力非凡。

日期:2018年4月13日(星期五)
時間:晚上9時至午夜12時
地點:Tiffany’s紐約吧
收費:每位港幣$280 (包括兩杯免費飲品)

Hong Kong Whisky Festival 2018

Hong Kong Whisky Festival 2018

Renowned as the largest whisky event in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Whisky Festival is back by popular demand. Organized by InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong and Tiffany’s New York Bar, the 3rd Hong Kong Whisky Festival features more than 500 different expressions from over 120 brands and 30 exciting master classes hosted by diverse brand ambassadors.

Saturday, 14 April 2018 | InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong
Main Hall opens 12:30pm to 7:30pm | Highball Garden Lounge by Johnnie Walker Black Label opens 12:30pm to 7:30pm​
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- Entry Ticket: HK$320 inclusive of a HKWF Glencairn whisky glass, 3 tokens of HK$25 each, a lanyard, a tote bag, an event brochure and a bottled water
- Masterclasses: HK$250 to HK$2,250
- Token: HK$25

ENTRY TICKETS: bit.ly/hkwf2018-tickets-fb
MASTERCLASS TICKETS: bit.ly/hkwf2018-tickets-mc
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The Hong Kong Whisky Festival will appeal to whisky lovers of all levels.

#HKWF2018

Le French May – PARIS by Lorànt Deutsch 巴黎 – 劇場表演

Le French May – PARIS by Lorànt Deutsch 巴黎 – 劇場表演

After the success of his books, selling over two million copies around the world, renowned French actor and writer, Lorànt Deutsch crafted a surprising interactive show in which the audience embarks on a lively, fascinating tour of Paris.

With his sparkling, sensible and audacious personality, Lorànt walks you through the amazing “City of Lights’. Anecdotes and unexpected details will allow you to better grasp Paris’ history, its unique architecture, culture and way of life.

The show also aims to reunite local and international audience around their common love for Paris thanks to live interactions in Cantonese by Hong-Kong comedian Sony Chan!

Discover Paris like never before!

1:30 hours of entertaining stand-up, mixing History, legends and mysteries for the greatest enjoyment of the audience. Spectators will follow Lorànt on an exciting path, entering magical and famous Parisian monuments along the river Seine.

On a giant screen, an interactive map of Paris enables to locate the places and monuments that Lorànt describes to us. Videos, animations and 3D reconstructions add to the audience’s immersion.

https://afhongkong.org/events/paris-lorant-deutsch

HK$380
HK$280
Half-price tickets for Alliance Française card holders
Please note that discount for Alliance Française de Hong Kong cardholders is applicable for purchases from URBTIX outlets only.

法國著名演員Lorànt Deutsch所著的書於全球銷量超過200萬,繼這個驚人的成績之後,他不斷續創新挑戰,製作了一齣令人意想不到的精彩劇場表演,帶觀眾來一趟巴黎之旅。

Lorànt會和你一起穿越這光影之城,探索迷人的街道,認識歷史上舉足輕重的人物。這位迷人,機智以及大無畏的導遊會為你掀開法國首都之神秘面紗。透過一些有趣或鮮為人知的小故事、別具一格的建築、深厚的文化底蘊及其生活方式,跟Lorànt重新探索巴黎及了解它的歷史。

一個半小時的獨腳戲,揉合歷史、傳奇和神秘故事,觀眾仿如親歷其境。觀眾能跟著Lorànt,一步一步跟上奇幻之旅!在巴黎的大街小巷中游走,參觀巴黎舉世聞名的名勝古蹟……一切由一個大銀幕,一幅互動的巴黎地圖,一些影片,動畫及3D技術把巴黎呈現於觀眾眼前。

HK$380
HK$280
Half-price tickets for Alliance Française card holders
Please note that discount for Alliance Française de Hong Kong cardholders is applicable for purchases from URBTIX outlets only.