Truly Singaporean Makan and Minum Event:
A Spanish Love Affair 3
“No apuntes al éxito si lo deseas; solo haz lo que amas y en lo que crees, y vendrá naturalmente. Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.”
Together with our partner Winessell, we are excited to bring you a fresh page in our third year running on Spanish wines, this time featuring four wines from the Rioja region and one from the Rueda region. Expect balanced flavours with strong tannins coupled with our specially crafted menu. Enjoy our unique perspective on which wines pair well with Chicken Rice and read more below to learn more about Rioja wines & how they are classified, as well our event details.
Photo credit: https://www.winepaths.com/articles/editorial/spain/la-rioja-beautiful-countryside-architectural-splendor-and-great-wine
Event Details
📍New Ubin Seafood CHIJMES, 30 Victoria Street, #02-01B/C, Singapore 187996, Saturday, 20th July 2024, 12:00PM
📍New Ubin Seafood MYMCA, 60 Stevens Road Singapore 257854, Thursday, 25th July 2024, 7:00PM
💵 Price : $90++ Early Bird($120++ U.P)
🕊️ Early Bird rates available till 13th of July 2024
✴️20% OFF Seat Price If you pay Using Grab Dine-in App!
➡️Minimum 2 pax to book.
Hurry! Limited seats available!
Are you a foodie and love to pair your meals with the perfect drink? Here are some reasons you should join a wine and whisky food pairing event.
1. Enhance Your Dining Experience
Pairing wine and whisky with food can enhance the overall dining experience, bringing out the flavours of both the drink and the dish. By attending a wine and whisky food pairing event, you'll learn how to create the perfect pairing and take your dining experience to the next level.
2. Learn from the Experts
At a wine and whisky food pairing event, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field. They'll guide you through the pairing process and share their knowledge on how to create the perfect harmony between food and drink.
Table Of Contents
VAL DE VID Rueda 2022 D.O Rueda
AMAREN Rioja Alavesa 2020 D.O.Ca Rioja
HERAS CORDON Vendimia Seleccionada 2018 D.O.Ca Rioja
AMAREN Reserva Tempranillo 2015 D.O.Ca Rioja
REMIREZ DE GANUZA Reserva 2014 D.O.Ca Rioja
Old World Rioja Revolution
3 types of Rioja Red Wines and 1 Rioja White Wine category:
Traditional Rioja- Usually long aging in American Oak Barrels which results in an exotic and savoury character.
Modern Classical Rioja- Usually younger wines that are aged in a mixture of American/French Oak Barrels.
Modern- Shorter aging in New French Oak Barrels
Rioja Blanco (White)- Generally Light, fresh flavours with little body and high acidity.
Rioja Classification Rules
1.Joven - No oak aging.
2.Crianza -1 year oak aging and 1 year aging in the bottle minimum.
3.Reserva -1 year oak aging and 2 year aging in the bottle minimum.
4.Grand Reserva -2 years oak aging and 3 years aging in the bottle minimum.
However, it should also be noted that these regulations are not strictly enforced and it is up to each bodegas to appropriately label their wines. In this instance, free market demand forces dictates which bodegas succeed and fail, and hence there is a strong incentivization for every bodegas to appropriately label and market their wines. The lack of official enforcement cuts both ways; bodegas and wineries can afford to be more creative in creating/curating their unique style of Rioja Wines but it can also allow for a lackadaisical approach.
Food & Wine Pairing
VAL DE VID D.O Rueda 2022
Paired With
Top Shell Salad
Salt & Pepper Squid
A great pairing as the high acidity of the Verdejo grape from the Rueda matches well with seafood
AMAREN Rioja Alavesa Barrel Fermented D.O.Ca 2020
Paired With
Hokkaido Oyster Croquettes
Crab & Cheese Onions
This young and light White Rioja wine pairs well with these strong flavoured seafood dishes
HERAS CORDON Vendimia Seleccionada D.O.Ca 2018
Paired With
Claypot Brinjal With Minced Pork
We pair this Classical Red Rioja wine with strong tannins with savoury Brinjal & Minced Pork
AMAREN Reserva Tempranillo D.O.Ca 2015
Paired With
Pork Platter - Crispy Pork Jowl, Smoked Pork Collar & Supreme Pork
Thai Green Curry with Sliced Beef
We pair This bold velvety Modern-Classical Red Rioja with strong flavours of our pork platter and beef curry
REMIREZ DE GANUZA Reserva D.O.Ca 2014
Paired With
Roasted Hainanese Chicken Rice
This Reserva with a delicate flavour with a soft mouthfeel pairs well with the soft flavours of our Roasted Chicken Rice
DESSERT
Grass Jelly with Atap Chee
Mini Swiss Roll
VAL DE VID D.O RUEDA 2022
VAL DE VID D.O RUEDA 2022
Colour: Clean bright yellow straw colour with a green tinge.
Nose: Aromas of freshly peeled oranges, with white and tropical fruit (lychee/ banana).
Palate: Dense with a great mouthfeel, rich and crisp, with white tree fruit flavours (banana/mango)and a touch of orange zest.
Varietals: 85% Verdejo, 15% Viura.
Alcohol: 13%
Size: 750ml/Bottle
AMAREN Rioja Alavesa Barrel Fermented D.O.Ca 2020
AMAREN Rioja Alavesa Barrel Fermented D.O.Ca 2021
Colour: Bright and clean yellow colour.
Nose: the varieties are expressed through citrus aromas and stone fruit (peach, apricot), intertwined with vegetal notes such as aniseed, fennel, bramble, and nettle, over a "mineral" background marked by chalk and limestone.
Palate: The mouth entry is silky, very elegant, with a sensation of volume and envelopment. The bâtonnage of the fine lees brings notes of butter, pastry, and finesse on the palate, respectful of the whole. A slight bitterness is perceived in the aftertaste, accentuating the wine's character. Bottle aging brings roundness and mellowness, and will only increase the expressiveness of this white for aging.
Varietals: Viura & Malvasía Riojana
Alcohol: 13.5%
Size: 750ml/Bottle
HERAS CORDON Vendimia Seleccionada D.O.Ca 2018
HERAS CORDON Vendimia Seleccionada D.O.Ca 2018
Colour: Garnet red
Nose: Red fruits, herbal, cloves, cinnamon
Palate: Dry, lively tannins, fruity on the palate, a long and pleasant aftertaste
Varietals: 80% Tempranillo, 10% Mazuelo, 10% Graciano
Alcohol: 14.0%
Size: 750ml/Bottle
AMAREN Tempranillo Reserva D.O.Ca 2015
AMAREN Tempranillo Reserva D.O.Ca 2015
Colour: Very deep red ruby.
Nose: Black fruit notes of fruit preserve and plums. Elegant hints of fennel and aniseed. Aromas of Balsam.
Palate: Luscious and enveloping on the palate with ripe black fruit notes. Excellent balance between acidity and fruit with a structure that has been polished by the oak and the time in bottle.
Varietals: 100% Tempranillo
Alcohol: 14.5%
Size: 750ml/Bottle
REMIREZ DE GANUZA Reserva D.O.Ca 2014
REMIREZ DE GANUZA Reserva D.O.Ca 2014
Colour: Carmin with beautiful depth.
Nose: Complex nose, expressing ripe red fruit (crushed strawberry), vanilla and torrefaction. In the mouth the texture is silky and tannins express finesse and balance.
Palate: The mouth evolution is long and harmonious with notes licorice and tobacco.
Varietals: 90% Tempranillo, 8% Graciano, 2% Viura & Malvasía skins
Alcohol: 14.5%.
Size: 750ml/Bottle