The Austrian Wine Festival (Singapore) 2010 returns and this year, it will take place from 15 October to 15 November 2010. This month-long celebration will showcase the versatility of Austrian reds, whites as well as dessert wines.
So, why Austrian wines? You'll be pleased to know that the majority of Austrian wines are hand-crafted and produced by family-owned wineries. You are therefore ensured of styles that are unique to the terroir and philosophy of the wine makers. Many of the wines are also based on indigenous grape varieties. Particularly noteworthy are the country’s fresh and crispy white wines and excellent sweet wines, while gaining prominence are the country’s elegant, medium to full-bodied red wines. Austrian wines also promise value-for-money. Not only have Austrian wines excited wine lovers overseas, it also made a deep impression with local wine journalists at blind tastings held in Singapore.
Over 60 Austrian wines from more than 20 premium wineries will be featured at the bigger list of participating restaurants this year.
Testament to the versatility of Austrian wines and their pairing with food, the Austrian Wine Festival 2010 will see the participation of some of Singapore’s renowned and new restaurants, such as Les Amis, Brasserie Wolf, Esmirada, Bistro Soori, Fifty-Three, Song of India, Bodega Y Tapas, Angelo’s, The Steakhouse and Warehouse Bistro. Conrad Centennial Hotel, with its four F&B outlets (Golden Peony, Lobby Lounge, Oscar’s Sideway Terrace, has also come on board as the festival’s partner hotel. These partner restaurants and hotel will be hosting an array of Austrian wine-related activities from carrying a selection of house pours and tasting sets, to wine dinners and wine fairs.
For those of you who want to be part of this jolly festival, don't miss the opening Austrian Wine Festival Opening Dinner on 15 October 2010 at Brasserie Wolf will be a festival highlight as it features an unforgettable evening of Austrian wines and Austrian cuisine prepared by a stellar cast of Singapore-based Austrian chefs.
Meet Singapore-based top Austrian chefs who will be preparing authentic Austrian cuisine to match the fine selection of Austrian wines.
Featuring a fine selection of Austrian wines and authentic Austrian cuisine prepared by a stellar cast of Singapore-based top Austrian chefs – Wolfgang Lapper (Esmirada Group of restaurants), Armin Leitgeb (Les Amis), Karl Dobler (Private Chef, Au Petit Salut Private Dining), Wolfgang Ranner (Executive Chef, Conrad Centennial Hotel) and Gottfried Schuetzenberger (Area Pastry chef, Grand Hyatt Singapore), this multi-course wine dinner will also include a charity auction of top Austrian wines led by Michael Thurner, Wine MBA and CEO of Austria’s Fine Brands. Proceeds for the auction will go to the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. Well-known Austrian caricaturist, Reini Buhaha, will also specially fly in and entertain guests with his art.
Don't miss this chance to taste and savour great-tasting food with premium Austrian wines! Here are the details for the Austrian Wine Festival Opening Dinner.
Venue: Brasserie Wolf(80 Mohamed Sultan Rd, The Pier at Robertson #01-13)
Date and time: 15 October 2010, Friday, 7.30pm
Price: S$125++ per person
Reservations / enquiries: (65) 6735 9098 during office hours or email Alison Teo
As Austrian wines are elegant, aromatic, crisp and pure, they are particularly excellent when enjoyed with food. During this promotion from 15 October to 15 November, you will also have the opportunity to experience how versatile the wines are as they complement a variety of cuisines. Do visit the many participating restaurants listed below during this period to enjoy an authentic Austrian wine experience paired with stellar cuisine.
Angelo’s | Bacchus | Bistro Soori | Bodega Y Tapas | Brasserie Wolf | Conrad Centennial Hotel | Esmirada Orchard | Esmirada Chijmes | Fifty-Three| Les Amis | Song of India | The Steakhouse | Warehouse Bistro
Look forward to a series of highlight events by partner restaurants, such as “An Austrian Experience” wine dinner by Austrian chef Karl Dobler at Au Petit Salut Private Dining. Featuring Austrian dishes such as Venison croquette with chanterelle ragout in a light cream sauce; Homemade pork sausage and beer roasted suckling pig on sauerkraut and beer sauce, the exclusive 24-pax only dinner will be paired with specially selected wines from Austria.
To showcase that Austrian wines can go well with Asian flavours, Singaporean chef Jimmy Chok from Bistro Soori will be serving up a fusion-style tapas menu every Thursday, Friday and Saturday during the festival (for lunch only). In order to offer his customers a variety, the chef will also be changing the wine list as well as the wine dinner menu weekly.
In addition, retail wine partner Bacchus is offering a voucher for every customer who spends above S$300 on selected Austrian wines at the shop. This voucher will entitle the guest a choice of one-time corkage waiver or a complimentary tasting set of four wines at selected partner restaurants (terms and conditions apply).
For more updates and information, hop over to the ‘Austrian Wine Festival (Singapore) 2010’ Facebook Fanpage. This page is a lively resource of Austrian Wine Festival (Singapore) 2010 activities, information, contests as well as behind-the-scenes photos. For the Austrian opening reception, the public can call Alison Teo at (65) 6735 9098 during office hours, or email Alison Teo. For events at the respective restaurants, you can make reservations directly.
Wine lovers, be prepared! This year, more Austrian gems will be highlighted, with over 60 wines from more than 20 premium wineries like Tement, Markowitsch, T.FX.T, Huber, Johanneshof Reinisch, Tschida, Weninger, FX Pichler, Emmerich Knoll, Weingut Alzinger , Bründlmayer, Gernot Heinrich, Fritz Wieninger, Moric, , Hirtzberger, Alinger, Weingut Prager, Paul Auchs, Kollwentz, Rudi Pichler, Erwin Sabathi and Jurtschitsch. The Austrian Wine Festival will feature specially selected red, white, sweet and sparkling wines available by the bottle ranging from S$45 to S$250; and by the glass as well. Happy tasting!
Psss OpenRice will be running a special feature on Austrian wine over the period of The Austrian Wine Festival so stay with us if you want to find out more!
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