Tuesday 16 October 2018

Launch of Grand Wine Experience 2018 (Pasay City, Metro Manila)


Grand Wine Experience 2018

The Grand Wine Experience, the most illustrious wine event of the year organized by the Philippine Wine Merchants (PWM), is now on its 18th year and, this year, PWM proudly brings you “Diversity” to celebrate and showcase that no wines are ever the same and that each one of them has their own unique taste and are prepared in hundreds and even thousands of ways.

Last October 16, this grand annual event was launched at the multi-awarded CRU Steakhouse of Marriott Hotel Manila.  On hand were three of the four Joseph brothers (Ralph, Ronnie and Raymond) of the Philippine Wine Merchants, Marriott Manila General Manager Bruce Winton, as well as wine distributors, wine connoisseurs and members of online and print media.  From the elegant open-themed kitchen, Executive Chef Meik Brammer and his staff prepared a four course lunch that featured CRU’s specialty - US Prime Rib Eye. 


Check out "Restaurant Review: CRU Steakhouse"

Members of print and online media and wine connoisseurs at CRU Steakhouse 

La Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso
Classico Superior 2011
Pirramimma Ironstone
Shiraz 2013
This was complemented by four superb wines – the La Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superior 2011, the Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012, Pirramimma Ironstone Shiraz 2013 and the Montes Late Harvest Botrytis Grapes Gewurztraminer 2014.

The very nice La Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superior 2011, a medium red blend wine from Italy with good acidity and nice fruity flavors, had initial aromas of raisin, balsamic and underbrush, followed by hints of toasted oak (which gives it a somewhat vanilla/buttery flavor) and espresso. A very enjoyable and drinkable wine, it complimented rather than overpowered the food it was paired with.


Raymond Joseph (left), Ralph Joseph (second from right) and Ronnie Joseph (right)


Marriott Manila Gen.
Manager Bruce Winton
Ronnie Joseph
The Allegrini Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2012, a bold, full-bodied red wine from Veneto, Italy, doled out layers of juicy black cherry marinated in spirits, fig, cinnamon, mocha and nutmeg framed in velvety tannins. It also doled out aromas of blue flower, baked plum, exotic spice and pipe tobacco.

The Pirramimma Ironstone Shiraz 2013, a rich and luscious table wine from Australia, went well with our delectably juicy steak.  Pirramimma was founded by Alexander Campbell Johnston in 1892 and has been owned and operated by the Johnston family ever since.  Dense crimson-purple; Pirramimma has some of the oldest petit verdot plantings in Australia, if not the oldest. 


Executive Chef Meik Brammer (right) with his kitchen staff

Montes Late Harvest
Botrytis Grapes
Gewurztraminer 2014
La Poiane Valpolicella
Ripasso Classico
Superior
On first take, the Montes Late Harvest Botrytis Grapes Gewurztraminer 2014, from Curico Valley, Chile, smelled high-toned and much like pine.  However, with time, it came out with flavors of baking spices, vanilla, lychee, apricot and honeydew melon.

The prestigious 2018 Grand Wine Experience, which will feature over 500 world-class wines, spirits, beers and Japanese sake, plus a sumptuous, well curated buffet also prepared by Chef Brammer, will be held on November 16, 2018, Friday, 5 PM at the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel, Newport City. The rate for the Grand Wine Event is Php 6,000. For registration, click here.


The Joseph brothers with Bruce Winton (second from left) and other guests

This year’s co-presentors are Future Trade International; Moet Henessy Philippines, Inc.; Emperador Distillers, Inc.; Diageo Philippines, Inc., Premier Wines and Spirits, Inc.; Best World Beverage Brands; Cie Ace Corporation, Gran Cru Wines and Spirits, Inc.; Booze Online; Calabra Company Limited; Tanduay Distillers; Global Noble International Corporation; Golden Wines; Robinsons Supermarket; Starbucks Philippines; Nissan Mantrade; Philippine Airlines and Philippine Gaming and Amusement Corp. (PAGCOR).

Grand Wine Experience 2018: Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel Manila, 2 Resorts Drive, Resorts World Manila, Pasay City. Tel: +632 853-9894.  Fax: +632 831-7951. E-mail: 1info@grandwineexperience.com. Website: www.grandwineexperience.com. Facebook: facebook.com/GWE17. For tickets, contact Jorge Joseph 09178537501 & use the discount/referral code: JORGEJ.


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