Archive for April, 2011

The next wine appreciation class is being held on Tuesday 10 May 2011, and champagne and riesling is the topic of choice. Our in-house sommelier Ramon, will be hosting the class between 6pm and 8pm at a cost of $50 per person (for up to 20 people).

Below is a list of tasting wines for the evening, which Ramon will walk you through.

Contact us today to secure your place.

Champagne and Riesling Appreciation Class

N/V Jacquesson cuvee #734, Champagne France

N/V Henriot Blanc Souvereign, Champagne France

2002 Moet & Chandon Brut, Champagne France

2010 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling, Frankland River Western Australia

2003 Frankland Estate Isolation Ridge Riesling, Frankland River Western Australia

2008 Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Kabinett, Mosel Germany

2008 Donnhoff Estate Dry Riesling, Nahe Germany

The menu for the Masterclass Wine Dinner being held in Sub-Urbane next Wednesday April 20 at 6pm has now been finalised. Guests will enjoy five courses matched to four different brackets of four different types of rieslings (12 in total) by our sommelier. Guests will be walked through each of the wines so they can gain a deeper appreciation of riesling. At a cost of $220 per person, contact us today to secure your reservation.

Menu

Hiramasa kingfish, grape juice and pickled onion

Apple gel, strawberry aioli and potato crisps

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Gold Coast tiger prawns, aloe vera and minted peas

Pineapple and ginger aigre doux, nashi

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Crisp pork belly and tail with black bean

Pineapple and clove, mustard green and diakon

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Foie gras, almond milk curd and jasmine

Gingerbread and spiced cherries

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Whipped cream cheese and raspberry orb

Seasonal berries, fresh and nitro frozen

Wine menu

Brackett #1 Australia

2010 Petaluma Estate Hanlin Hill, Clare Valley, SA
2010 Frankland Estate Poison Hill, Frankland River, WA
2002 Petaluma Estate Hanlin Hill, Clare Valley, SA
2000 Frankland Estate isolation ridge, Frankland River, WA

Brackett #2 New Zealand

2010 Felton Road, Central Otago
2010 Craggy Range, Marlborough
2005 Felton Road ,Central Otago
2005 Craggy Range, Marlborough

Brackett # 3 Old World

2008 Prager ‘Steinriegl’ Federspiel, Wachau, Austria
2008 Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett, Mosel, Germany
2001 Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile, Alsace, France
2007 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Turkheim, Alsace, France

Brackett # 4 Sweet

2007 Dr. Loosen Erdener Pralat Auslese Goldcap, Mosel, Germany
2001 Cloudy Bay Late Harvest, Marlborough, Nz
2009 Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling, Tasmania, Australia
2001 Hugel Ventage Tardive, Alsace, France

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On Wednesday 20th of April Sub-Urbane will be a hosting a masterclass wine dinner event at 6pm. At a cost of $220 per person, guests will enjoy a five-course meal matched perfectly to four brackets of four different wines. Wines to be featured and menu are listed below. Tickets are selling quickly so contact us today to secure your reservation.

Menu

Food Menu

Hiramasa kingfish, grape juice and pickled onion

Apple gel, strawberry aioli and potato crisps

~~~~~

Gold Coast tiger prawns, aloe vera and minted peas

Pineapple and ginger aigre doux, nashi

~~~~~

Crisp pork belly and tail with black bean

Pineapple and clove, mustard green and diakon

~~~~~

Foie gras, almond milk curd and jasmine

Gingerbread and spiced cherries

~~~~~

Whipped cream cheese and raspberry orb

Seasonal berries, fresh and nitro frozen

Wine menu

Brackett #1 Australia

2010 Petaluma Estate Hanlin Hill, Clare Valley, SA
2010 Frankland Estate Poison Hill, Frankland River, WA
2002 Petaluma Estate Hanlin Hill, Clare Valley, SA
2000 Frankland Estate isolation ridge, Frankland River, WA

Brackett #2 New Zealand

2010 Felton Road, Central Otago
2010 Craggy Range, Marlborough
2005 Felton Road ,Central Otago
2005 Craggy Range, Marlborough

Brackett # 3 Old World

2008 Prager ‘Steinriegl’ Federspiel, Wachau, Austria
2008 Dr. Loosen Bernkasteler Lay Kabinett, Mosel, Germany
2001 Trimbach Cuvee Frederic Emile, Alsace, France
2007 Domaine Zind Humbrecht Turkheim, Alsace, France

Brackett # 4 Sweet

2007 Dr. Loosen Erdener Pralat Auslese Goldcap, Mosel, Germany
2001 Cloudy Bay Late Harvest, Marlborough, Nz
2009 Frogmore Creek Iced Riesling, Tasmania, Australia
2001 Hugel Ventage Tardive, Alsace, France

Commencing on the 12th of April and running on the second Tuesday of every month, our in-house sommelier will be hosting a series of wine appreciation classes from 6pm – 8pm in Sub-Urbane at $50 per person (for up to 20 people).

The first class will be on the topic of “How to taste wine”, which will include sampling wines from across the globe, with our sommelier showcasing the difference in grape varieties, flavour profile, style and climate influence.

Participants will be given the basic instruments to analyse and criticise wine, thus educating their palate and enhancing their appreciation for wine.

Customers will also be encouraged to put forth their own suggestions for future classes, and each month he will decide on a topic and announce the upcoming class.

You can contact us now to secure your place for the first class in this exciting wine appreciation series!