A visit at the Wine Museum to know more about The 16th Grand Wine Experience

DSC_0193

Its a dream come true for me to visit the Wine Museum in Pasay City, I've been planning a visit for October and I didn't expected that a friend asked me to join with him for a Wine Wednesday session, there it was revealed that the Wine Wednesday session is a prelude for a big event that is all about wine.

My body started to go in shock because I haven't heard of this prestigious event with the main goal is to feature hundreds of wines that are exported here in our country. Those are international and local wines that are carried and distributed by the Philippine Wine Merchant, a wine distributor company and the biggest wine merchant in the Philippines.

And during the Wine Wednesday, I got introduced to this event, which I consider as the holy grail of wine event in South East Asia.

Grand-Wine-Experience-2016

Presenting to you...the 16th Grand Wine Experience

This big wine event is scheduled on November 4, 2016 at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel in Resorts World Manila.

It is expected that the 16th Grand Wine Experience will feature 500 kinds of wines and also spirit for one night at the Grand Ballroom of Marriott Hotel. To pair the wines, you need also some good food and Im happy to learn that the buffet is prepared by the kitchen of Marriott Hotel.

Tickets for The Grand Wine Experience is priced at PHP5,000 per person. Each ticket holder are entitled to enjoy unlimited wine and food, and plus get to try all kinds of wine.

You can register here: http://grandwineexperience.com/#registration

There are also master classes during the event, just visit the official event website -  http://grandwineexperience.com/  for schedules

Masterclass speakers are:
Adam Knox (The Dalmore Resident Whisky Expert)
Maurizio Bertacchini (Gruppo Italiano Vini Brand Ambassador)
Mark Ramm (Export Manager)
Christian Correa (Winemaker: Montgras Intriga)
Sofia Kitouni (Asia Marketing Manager QUINTA DE MAIPO BRANDS)
Eduardo Stark (Export Manager, Montes)

For advanced registration and ticket inquiries, please contact:
Philippine Wine Merchants
Compound 2253 Aurora Blvd. Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1300
Telephone Number: (02) 853 7423
Email: sales@ralphswines.com.ph
Website: http://grandwineexperience.com/

DSC_0196

According to my friend popular wines such as Camus VSOP, Hennessy XO, Glenmorangie 10YO, Patron Tequila Silver, Johnnie Walker Red and Johnnie Walker Black, Montes Cab Sauv, Montes Chardonnay, Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay, Gossips Moscato Sweet Lips, Guntrum Riesling, Stolichnaya Red, Wente, Proseccozonin are all part of The Grand Wine Experience

But I'm so curious to try and taste Dalmore whiskey, because a bottle of Dalmore is priced at PHP 2.5M per bottle.  ZOMGGGGG


DSC_0191 DSC_0189
DSC_0188 DSC_0192

At the Wine Wednesday session at Wine Museum, I got a chance to try these wines:

Camus VSOP, Hennessy XO, Glenmorangie 10YO, Patron Tequila Silver, Alfonso Light, Johnnie Walker Red and Johnnie Walker Black, Montes Cab Sauv, Montes Chardonnay, Montgras Reserva Carmenere, Yalumba Y Series Chardonnay, Gossips Moscato Sweet Lips, Guntrum Riesling, and Stolichnaya Red.

But I need not to abuse myself hahhha, I just tried a few bottles and checked if it will tickle my wine tasting skills.

DSC_0081

For me, this is one of the best wine sessions outside Sofitel. I always attend wine dinners and wine tasting nights at Sofitel, and thanks to them for teaching me how to appreciate wines, that's why I'm so hyper about wines after 5 years of wine appreciation.

I already understand why they are so good.
And why my body keeps on reacting when I hear the word "wine"

DSC_0077

At the Wine Wednesday, the only wine that was closed to my heart is a Montes chardonnay. I liked the taste of it and everything sets balance to my taste and enjoyment.

I can say also that Chilean wines are good! and I didn't expected that Montes won my heart.


DSC_0078

Also I've tasted a Novellino wine, its a local made wine here in the Philippines, and its one of our top local wine for export. Its sweet and its good too! Perfect wine for people who don't want too much alcohol content on their drinks, this is good for celebration and also New Year. Im going to suggest this to my family for the upcoming New Year.

DSC_0079

For spirits, oh wow! I avoided that night, but Hennessy is always my top favorite.
I can say that I woke up with a bang after downing a Hennessy with my family. Its a lesson that I carried till now ---- drink moderately!

DSC_0093

Gossips Moscato Sweet Lips
-  its sweet, and taste really light
- perfect for a tropical country like the PH

DSC_0124

 Montes chardonnay
- nuff said, my new fave of the night


DSC_0181

Montes Sauvignon
 - a smooth wine to end my night


DSC_0159

At the bar area of Wine Museum, a bar tender showed to us his original recipe. Mixing a cocktail of Red and Black Label.


DSC_0187

Thanks for reading my blog about my visit at Wine Museum
and also check out the details about the The 16th Grand Wine Experience to happen this Nov 4, 2016.

See also some photos from the 15th Grand Wine Experience below, I did some screencap of their promotional video and posted some of it here for your reference.


vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m20s008

The Grand Wine Experience at Marriott Hotel Grand Ballroom

vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h12m02s356 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h12m07s222
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h12m12s034 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h12m24s908
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h12m30s257 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h12m34s004
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h12m43s162 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h12m52s659
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h13m05s023 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h13m08s863
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h13m14s908 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h13m36s477
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h13m41s459 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h13m46s469
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h13m51s279 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m05s045
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m10s154 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m16s894
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m22s094 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m27s554
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m32s796 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m36s780
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m41s201 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h14m54s075
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h15m02s926 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h15m08s514
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h15m17s886 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h15m27s704
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h15m50s835 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h15m57s852
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m09s251 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m22s951
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m26s360 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m30s702
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m34s339 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m44s054
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m37s687 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m48s927
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h16m58s572 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h17m11s749
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h17m22s953 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h17m28s451
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h17m37s120 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h17m43s672
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h17m50s447 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h17m55s888
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h18m00s183 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h18m10s893
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h18m18s780 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h18m24s788
vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h18m43s450 vlcsnap-2016-11-04-14h18m47s349