Dear members

The International Wine and Food Society of Singapore will be holding its 59th AGM at Fire at 1-Atico at Ion Orchard on Saturday 30th March 2024. The AGM will be conducted at 6.30pm and a tasting and dinner will follow at 7.30pm.

My thanks to all members for your kind support in attending the society events organized in the past year. I look forward to your attendance at the AGM and at the dinner following the AGM.

2000 tasting and dinner 2024 being the year of the wood dragon, the dinner will feature 2 dragon vintages – red Bordeaux and Rhone wines from the great 2000 vintage (metal dragon) with a white Bordeaux from the 2012 vintage (water dragon) in contrast.

The 2000 Bordeaux wine vintage got off to a cold, wintery start and remained cool until July, at which point not one Bordeaux grower would have imagined that 2000 would be any better than an average Bordeaux vintage. However, the 3 months of perfect warm and sunny weather that followed resulted in a vintage with legendary status. 2000 Bordeaux wine was great from top to bottom as many chateaux in the smaller Bordeaux appellations also produced some of the best wines of their career. (credit : the wine cellar insider)

Similarly, 2000 was an excellent year for Rhone wines. The wines are concentrated, harmonious and super ripe - the Châteauneufs du Papes in particular are exceptional. The society is pleased to showcase a choice selection of Bordeaux and Rhone wines from this exceptional vintage at this dinner.

The wines will be paired with the bold and vibrant Argentinian asador cuisine of Fire Restaurant at Ion Orchard. Situated on the 55th Floor, diners will have a stunning view of the Singapore cityscape as we engage in an exciting exploration of dragon year vintages!

Date: Saturday 30th March 2024
v AGM – 6.30pm

Tasting and dinner – 7.30pm

Venue: Fire at 1-Atico level 55 Ion orchard

Dress code – lounge suit for men, cocktail attire for women

Cost : $290 for members, $330 for guests

Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Members will have 48- hour priority in booking.

Joyce Chang Cellarmaster, IWFS

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Vintage 2000 tasting and dinner

Tasting wines

Chateau Cantemerle 2000
Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste 'Lacoste-Borie'2000
Chateau Grand Corbin Despagne 2000
Chateau Cap de Faugeres 2000

Dinner Menu

1st COURSE
Onion & Thyme roll
Empanada Selection

Chateau Pichon Lalande Reserve de la Comtesse 2000

2nd COURSE
Plancha Seared Sustainable Seabass with Eggplant Caponata and Fennel Salad
Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere Blanc 2012

SHARED MAINS
PLATO DE ASADO
House-made Chorizo Sausage ‘Choripán’
Tasmanian Grass-fed Sous Vide Rack of Lamb
Devesa Argentina Grain-Fed Boneless Ribeye (250gm)
Potatoes from the New World ‘Rescoldo’
Smoked and Roasted Heirloom Carrots
Smoked Asparagus
Grilled White Corn
Grilled Palermo Peppers

Chateau Leoville Poyferre 2000
Chateau D'Issan 2000

CHEESE / DESSERT
Cheese Selection Two Types
Malbec Poached Quince | Quince paste | Walnut Wafers

Domaine du Pegau Chateauneuf-du-Pape reserve 2000
Le Vieux Donjon Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2000

Alfajores

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