Each dish has its own wine - Enjoy the art of cuisine with a wine expert

27/11/2012

One mild spring evening, I had the opportunity to attend a special party hosted by wine expert Evan Goldstein right in Hanoi. This was a wonderful experience that brought valuable insights into culinary culture and wine. During the party, Evan Goldstein selected wines for each dish in the 5-course menu prepared by the head chef of Ba Mien restaurant (Hilton Opera Hanoi hotel).

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Chappellet Chardonnayis a great choice for an appetizer of pan-seared scallops with sautéed leeks and charred cherry tomatoes, drizzled with a spicy mango-lemon sauce. This wine is produced from Chardonnay grapes grown in the coolest region of the famous Napa Valley. The sweet aroma of fruit with a hint of lemon zest, combined with the nutty taste of oak and nutmeg, becomes the ideal white wine to pair with seafood, leading diners into the charming culinary world.

Patz & Hall Chardonnay DurrellPairing it with a creamy pumpkin soup is a fun next step. With the sweetness of pumpkin and the richness of crème fraîche combined with other special spices, this rich soup creates a strange stimulation for the taste buds when accompanied by a sip of Durrell white wine from the producer Patz & Hall. The light taste of the golden liquid and the characteristic aroma of Chardonnay contribute significantly to the impression of each spoonful of soup melting in the mouth.

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Patz & Hall Pinot NoirandFF Coppola Director's Cut Zinfandelare two red wines chosen for the two main courses. The Pinot Noir from Patz & Hall, famous for its strong yet deep flavor, unexpectedly became a perfect companion to the lobster pasta and saffron mussels. While still amazed by that discovery, diners continued to be overwhelmed by the unique "script" of the red wine from FF Coppola's Director's Cut, served next to the grilled beef tenderloin with mushroom satay sauce and mashed spinach cake with potatoes.

Chapellet Mountain Cuveeis a sweet farewell with the delicate aftertaste of mocha and roasted coffee beans. The dessert of warm chocolate cake, coffee ice cream and ripe strawberries, is gone in no time while diners linger to sip every last drop of red wine of Chapellet.

Evan Goldstein is one of the veterans of the American food and wine industry. His career began in Paris and took off when he partnered with his mother, Joyce Goldstein, a chef and author, to open the acclaimed Square One restaurant in San Francisco.

This restaurant is where he has received numerous wine tasting awards. In 1987, he became the eighth and youngest American to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier exam. Since 1990, Goldstein has continued to pursue his passion for designing world-class wine training and education programs. He is currently the President and Chief Education Officer of Full Circle Wine Solutions, a global wine and beverage education group.

 

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