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| 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"
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| Members of print and online media and wine connoisseurs at CRU Steakhouse |
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La Poiane Valpolicella Ripasso
Classico Superior 2011 |
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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.
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| Raymond Joseph (left), Ralph Joseph (second from right) and Ronnie Joseph (right) |
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Marriott Manila Gen.
Manager Bruce Winton |
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| 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.
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| Executive Chef Meik Brammer (right) with his kitchen staff |
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Montes
Late Harvest
Botrytis Grapes
Gewurztraminer 2014 |
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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.
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| 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).
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.
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