2010-04-23 15:58
Wine appreciation event in Singapore by Hermitage Wines allows personal interactions with 92 prestigious wine producers
SINGAPORE, April 23 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The Ultimate Parker in Asia Event, a three-day wine appreciation event organised by Hermitage Wines, will feature wine tasting sessions by world-class wine producers and Robert Parker Junior, one of the world's most influential wine critics.
Comprising a charity gala dinner helmed by Parker and a grand two-day tasting session, The Ultimate Parker in Asia Event will bring the best in the wine world to Singapore. Charity Gala Dinner -- Les Fruits De La Vigne Parker and his 100 Point wines will be the focus of the charity gala dinner. Titled Les Fruits De La Vigne, or fruits of the vine, it will be held on 3 May 2010 at The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
Eight of Parker's highly-rated 100 Point wines, including Chateau Haut Brion 1989 and Harlan Estate Proprietary Red 2002, will be paired with exquisite dishes specially prepared by Chef Emmanuel Stroobant, the famous "Chef in Black" of Saint Pierre restaurant in Singapore, as well as a team of four resident chefs led by Executive Chef Morne Van Antwerp of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
While guests are enjoying a specially crafted nine-course menu, Parker will expound on the characteristics of the wines and their exclusive dish pairings. Held during dinner will be a charity wine and lifestyle auction. All proceeds from the charity wine and lifestyle auction will be donated to the National University Hospital Patient Care Charity Fund (NUH PCF), an organisation, which provides financial assistance to disadvantaged patients and their families in Singapore.
Interact with prestigious wine producers During the two-day tasting session, titled Grand Tasting Singapore, 92 prestigious wineries from around the world will present over 250 of their Terroirs (wine from their unique geographical settings). Held in the intimate and premium setting of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, this session will allow both new wine enthusiasts as well as seasoned connoisseurs to interact and learn more about wine appreciation. International wine experts to conduct Master Classes
As part of the sessions, Master Classes by wine experts, guest sommeliers and Masters of Wines will be conducted. Luminaries such as Curtis Marsh, creator of thewanderingpalate.com and wine consultants, Hubert De Bouard and Michael Hill-Smith, owner of winery Chateau Angelus and the first Australian to receive the Master of Wine certification respectively will cover topics such as wine characteristics and emerging vintages and wine-producing regions around the world.
The prestigious Grand Tasting Singapore will conclude on 2 May with a special book-signing appearance by Parker. About Hermitage Wines Hermitage Wines was incorporated in 2002 as a specialist in fine wine broking across London and Singapore. Meeting the tastes of both social, casual drinkers and fine wine connoisseurs, Hermitage Wines provides an exquisite range of high-quality global wines and services to our clients including wine sourcing, education, and the hosting of wine events. Hermitage Wines believes in imparting knowledge to customers to enhance their drinking wine experience, understanding and appreciation.
The Hermitage Wines flagship store at One Marine Boulevard showcases an exquisite range of global wines for every price segment and palate. With a commitment to service and quality, the company has established a commendable reputation across the wine market in Singapore.
About The Ultimate Parker in Asia Event
For details on The Ultimate Parker in Asia Event, please visit http://www.parkerinasia.com .
Robert Parker Junior, one of the world's most influential wine-critics, will be in Singapore as part of Hermitage Wines's The Ultimate Parker in Asia Event.
Consisting of a wine tasting session and a charity gala dinner, the three-day event will feature some of the world's best wines and producers. The two-day wine tasting event will feature over 250 of the finest wines, with master classes by international wine experts. Parker will be at the event on the 2 May for an exclusive book-signing event.
The Charity Gala event on the 3 of May will feature a nine-course dinner paired with eight of his 100 Point wines and Parker discussing the wines in an intimate session with his guests.
Grand Tasting Singapore
Date: 1 and 2 May 2010 Venue:
The Ballroom, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Time: 9am to 4pm
Admission: S$180 for a 2-day pass (Purchase of 10 tickets at S$1600)
Registration closes on 18 April 2010.
Payment made is non-refundable.
Website: For ticket purchases please log on to http://pbp.sph.com.sg/parkerinasia
For other enquiries,
please email: [email protected] +65 6438 1120 / +65 6272 2013
Les Fruits de la Vigne -- Charity Gala Dinner Date: 3 May 2010
Venue: The Ballroom, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
Time: 7pm
Admission: S$2,500 (Purchase of 1 table <10 tickets> at S$22,500)
Contact: For ticket purchases, please contact the Hermitage team at [email protected] Tel: +65 6438 1120 / +65 6272 2013 Media Contact Clarence Lim / Wesley Gunter Tel: +65-6259-3193 / +65-6253-3193 Fax: +65-6259-0693 Mobile: +65-9009-5604 / +65-9679-8574 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
SOURCE Hermitage Wines