Monthly Archives: Jan 2012

Cuvees x Crave x RED “The World of Chardonnay” Wine Tasting

Come join us for “The World of Chardonnay” wine tasting at Pure Bar + Restaurant on February 16th, 2012 from 7PM to 9PM. Ms. Amanda Parker is our guest speaker for the night! Here are the Chardonnays we’ll be tasting that night: [Italy] Boroli Chardonnay Langhe “Bel Ami” 2007 [Italy] Braida Asso di Fiore 2009 [Italy] Luigi Einaudi Langhe Bianco Chardonnay 2010 [Italy] Manincor Sophie 2009 [Italy] Renato Keber Collio Chardonnay 2006 [Australia] Blackbilly Chardonnay 2007 [Australia] Pike & Joyce Chardonnay 2008 [USA] Vineyard 7&8 8 Chardonnay 2005 [France] Thevenet et Fils Macon Villages Blanc 2003 Event Location: Pure Bar … Click For More

Cuvees x Crave x RED Chardonnay Wine Tasting
Sticky Rice Cake Wine Pairing for Chinese New Year

Ever wonder what wine would go well with Sticky Rice Cake (年糕) , a traditional festive snack, for Chinese New Year? The base for the rice cake is made with glutinous rice flour (mochi flour) and brown sugar, but there are also a number of creative variations such as adding red bean (红豆) and / or coconut milk to the mix before steaming it. When ready to serve, it is also customary to cut the cake into bite-sized pieces and fry them until they’re a little crusty and caramelized on the outside, and is often fried with egg batter. Anyway, the … Click For More

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