Dear Members,

For Valentine’s Day, we are fortunate to have Cornelius Dönnhoff, who has recently taken over the helm from his father as winemaker of Weingut Hermann Dönnhoff, to share with us the highly revered Rieslings from his estate.

Dönnhoff is a winery in Oberhausen, in the wine-growing region of Nahe, Germany. The Dönnhoff family has been making wine in this region since 1750 and is regarded as one of the greatest Riesling producers in the world.

Robert Parker describes Dönnhoff as a “superstar” in the Nahe region with “extraordinary vineyards” and has rated the Dönnhoff Eiswin 100 points. Cornelius Dönnhoff was named the Winemaker of the Year in 2014 by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

Located in Oberhausen, Dönnhoff spans over 25 hectares of vineyards of mainly volcanic and slate soils with 80% Riesling and 20% Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris of 15-60 years of age being planted. Dönnhoff philosophy is that it is not only the terroir, but also the long history of the earth itself and the commitment of the people who work it, that makes exceptional wines. Dönnhoff produces structured and precise dry, as well as luscious sweet wines, from several top sites in Nahe including Hermannshöhle, Dellchen, Felsenberg, Leistenberg, Brücke, and Kirschheck, all with their own distinct terroir, personality and centuries-long history.

For this dinner, we will explore the top dry Rieslings of Dönnhoff from their three Grosses Gewächs (GG) or Grand Cru vineyards, including their flagship Hermannshöhle. These will be paired with the excellent Shanghainese dishes from Imperial Treasure Shanghai Cuisine. Imperial Treasure Shanghai Cuisine has won numerous accolades for its fine and authentic cuisine.

We are grateful to Wein & Vin and Mr Cornelius Dönnhoff for making this event possible.

Members will have priority over guests during the first 48 hours after the sending out of this Bulletin. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

The Society proudly presents

An Exclusive Valentine’s Day Dinner with Dönnhoff at Imperial Treasure Shanghai

Date: 14 February 2015 (Saturday) -- Valentine’s Day

Venue: Imperial Treasure Shanghai Cuisine
Takashimaya Shopping Centre #04-22
391 Orchard Road
Singapore 238872

Time: Aperitif – 7.30pm; Dinner – 8pm

Price: S$140 (members); S$170 (guests)

Dress Code: Smart Casual

Limited to 28 Pax

Bookings and reservations: Please email: iwfss11@gmail.com for reservations. PLEASE NOTE: Reservations WILL NOT be considered confirmed unless the attached Booking Form together with Payment is received by 6th February 2015.

Glenn Chao
President

 

Apéritif

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扬州四式拼:       烤子鱼，三色玛瑙,葱花海蜇,镇江肴肉
Deep Fried  Silver  Fish，Agate Egg Roll，Jelly Fish with Spring  Onion  and
Zhenjiang Pork  Aspic
Falsenberg Riesling GG 2012
Falsenberg Riesling GG 2011

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荠菜黄鱼羹
Ji Cai & Yellow  Croaker fish Thick  Soup

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黑松露甜豆西施波龙虾球
Sauteed Boston  Lobster Fillet  with Honey Peas & Egg White  in Black  Truffle Oil
Dellchen Riesling GG 2012

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烟熏河鳗
Smoked Eel with Tea Leaves
Dellchen Riesling GG 2011

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小笼包拼香煎锅贴
Steamed Xiao Long Bao Mixed  Pan Fried  Pork  Dumpling
Hermannshöhle Riesling GG 2012

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稻草荷叶饼
Stewed  Pork  Belly  with Buns in Shanghai Style
Hermannshöhle Riesling GG 2011

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葱油伴面
Dried  Noodles with Scallion

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枣泥酥拼桂花糕
Red Dates  Pastry  Mixed  Osmanthus Jelly

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