Dear Members,

For the next event in our very busy schedule, the Society is proud to host Mr. Peter Kay, the Director of Sales for the Peter Michael Winery in California. He will present the latest vintage of wines, including their highly sought after single-vineyard chardonnays, extremely rare pinot noirs and their flagship red Bordeaux blend, Les Pavots.

The Peter Michael Winery needs very little introduction. They have achieved international recognition as a top producer of world-class whites and reds since they began making wines in the mid to late 1980s. It was in 1982 when Sir Peter Michael established the Peter Michael winery on a square mile of rocky volcanic ridges that form the western face of Mount St. Helena in Sonoma County, California. And from the beginning, the wine growing philosophy was modeled on the French tradition infused with a few modern influences: One, the vineyard terroir would be the single most important feature. Two, the wines would be elegant rather than overstated. Three, there would be a hundred-year commitment to the development of a great estate. . Critics have consistently regarded their chardonnays as some of the best American chardonnays produced, in a style rivaling that of burgundy, with its flagship Bordeaux red Les Pavots a critic's darling, with prices to match.

We have paired the wines with the elegant and refined Chinese cuisine of Paradise Pavilion. Part of the Paradise Group of restaurants in Singapore, Paradise Pavilion is a recent creation which fashions a world of fine culinary pleasures in a sophisticated contemporary setting. A house specialty, which is generally regarded as one of the best renditions in Singapore, is the authentic apple wood roasted Peking duck which is artfully crafted by a team of stellar chefs from China to ensure the authenticity of this traditional delight.

Seaview photo from the mountain vineyards by Sueann Smith

We are grateful to Water & Wine and Peter Kay from the Peter Michael Winery for making this event possible. Members will have priority over guests during the first forty-eight (48) hours after the sending out of this bulletin. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

The society proudly

Presents



A Touch of Paradise with the Peter Michael Winery

Venue:
Paradise Pavilion
8A Marina Boulevard
#02-01 Marina Bay Financial Centre


Date: Wednesday, the 7th November 2012

Time: Aperitif -7:30 pm , 8:00 pm (Dinner)

Price: Members S$160, guests $185

Dress Code: Office attire

Limited to 40 pax
Bookings and reservations:
Please email: C T Chen at ctchen@acieslaw.com for reservations.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations WILL NOT be considered confirmed unless the Booking Form together with Payment is received by 1 November 2012.

Menu:

Apéritif
2011 Peter Michael L'Après-Midi Sauvignon Blanc

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Pan-seared Hokkaido Scallop with Aged Black Garlic
2010 Peter Michael Belle Côte Chardonnay WA91-94
2010 Peter Michael Mon Plaisir Chardonnay WA90-93

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Baked Fillet of Cod with Chef's Miso Recipe
2010 Peter Michael La Carrière Chardonnay WA90-93
2010 Peter Michael Ma Belle-Fille Chardonnay WA90-93

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Authentic Apple Wood Roasted Peking Duck
2010 Peter Michael Ma Danseuse Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast WA89-92
2010 Peter Michael Le Caprice Point Noir, Sonoma Coast WA90-93

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Wok-fried Fillet of Beef, Cantonese Style
2009 Peter Michael L'Esprit des Pavots WA94

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Diced Kurobuta Pork with BBQ Sauce accompanied by Angel's Hair in Black Truffles
2009 Peter Michael Les Pavots WA96


*For non-meat & vegetarian options, a special menu can be arranged upon request.


Best regards

Joyce Chang
President
International Wine and Food Society of Singapore