5 amazing wines. 5 delicious dishes. What a treat.
Who wouldn’t enjoy a mouth-watering lineup of chef-curated dishes paired with aromatic wines from the beautiful regions of Spain?
On 5th May 2017, The Pressroom Bistro, together with Marqués de Vargas wines, hosted a wine dinner for a group of 20 guests. I don’t always go for wine dinners because they tend to be quite pricey at RM250+ range but this one’s reasonably-priced plus it comes with 5 varieties of wines and 5 varieties of dishes including appetiser and dessert. The dishes are chef-curated and includes an all-time favourite for me: a salmon dish!
The evening started with fizzing Resso Cava with Kir Royale. This is deadly delicious! If you’re like me who enjoys bubblies with a hint of sweetness, you will enjoy this serving and you’ll be asking for more. This Cava was paired with amouse bouche, crab aioli stuffed in cannelloni with pickled kyuri and herring caviar.
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1st drink: Kir Royale with Resso Cava |
The second wine was an Albariño: Pazo de San Mauro, vintage 2015, from Rias Baixas. I liked this white wine; creamy, rich with fresh fruits and citrus flavours. This was paired with the dish I was waiting for; sous vide salmon, marinated with Asian herbs, pak choy and spicy tamarind sauce. The pairing of this dish with the Albariño was superb.
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2nd wine: Albariño, Pazo de San Mauro |
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sous vide salmon, marinated with Asian herbs, pak choy and spicy tamarind sauce |
Third was a Crianza: V by Vargas, vintage 2014, from Rioja. This is a traditional Rioja wine, aged for twelve months in French and Russian oak barrels. It was paired with magret de canard with brie and sun-dried tomato polenta cake, served with cinnamon, apple and ginger sauce.
The fourth wine was a Reserva Tempranillo: Marqués de Vargas, vintage 2011, from Rioja. This one is rich and full-bodied, a little bit complex for my taste but nevertheless an amazing wine. It is full of flavours that reflect the signature characteristics of Tempranillo, has hints of spice and tobacco. It was served with cajun lamb steak with crispy sweet potato, red pepper and onion marmalade.
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3rd wine: Crianza, V by Vargas |
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magret de canard with brie and sun-dried tomato polenta cake |
The fourth wine was a Reserva Tempranillo: Marqués de Vargas, vintage 2011, from Rioja. This one is rich and full-bodied, a little bit complex for my taste but nevertheless an amazing wine. It is full of flavours that reflect the signature characteristics of Tempranillo, has hints of spice and tobacco. It was served with cajun lamb steak with crispy sweet potato, red pepper and onion marmalade.
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4th wine: Reserva Tempranillo, Marqués de Vargas |
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cajun lamb steak with crispy sweet potato, red pepper and onion marmalade |
The fifth and final wine was Resso Cava. (Cava is the official name for sparkling wine produced in designated areas in various parts of Spain, not to be interchanged with Champagne which is the official name for sparkling wine from Champagne, France.) I always look forward to dessert! The cava was served together with the dessert, a chocolate mousse in tartlet with roasted almond, strawberry Jello and vanilla ice cream. This pair was the perfect ending to this wonderful wine dinner. Yummmms!
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Resso Cava |
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chocolate mousse in tartlet with roasted almond, strawberry Jello and vanilla ice cream |
Great wines from Marqués de Vargas and awesome dishes from The Pressroom Bistro!
The Pressroom Bistro
Lot C3.10.02 Level 3, Connection, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
168 Jalan Bukit Bintang
55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact: +6 03 2148 3889 / info@pressroom.com.my
Open: 9:00 am to 2:00 am
The Press Room Bistro is a modern interpretation of a European bistro. The emphasis is on simple Modern European food using the finest ingredients, served in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. The Press Room Bistro is defined by it’s menu, serving wholesome, comfort food in a simple setting. Illy coffee, tea, wine and a good range of draught beers are served too.
By the way, Mother’s Day Special treat at The Pressroom Bistro is happening on 14th May!
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Mother's Day Special menu at The Pressroom Bistro |
Marqués de Vargas Family Wines & Estates is a firmly established family project located in three highly prestigious denomination of origin regions: La Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Rías Baixas. We produce limited editions of exclusive, high end wines made from grapes harvested from our own vineyards. The quality and character of these wines are famous around the world.
Mentioning the name Marqués de Vargas means referring to a dynasty of four generations devoted to the production and commercialisation of outstanding wines from the Rioja, since the Marquisate of Vargas is held by a family that has close ties to this acclaimed Spanish winemaking region.
In 1840, Don Felipe de la Mata, 8th Marquis of Vargas, decided to plant the first grapevines at the Hacienda Pradolagar. Since then, four generations of this family lineage have cultivated the vineyards on this estate. Don Pelayo de la Mata, Count of San Cristóbal, and his brother Don Francisco, 9th Marquis of Vargas, who was elected mayor of Logroño, kept the passion for the vines at Pradolagar alive.
Today, Bodegas y Viñedos del Marqués de Vargas has become a solid family project established in three Designations of Origin of great prestige: Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Rias Baixas.
