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GREAT PALATE 2024
28 Sep 2024 By David Fuhrmann-Lim
Great Palate 2024 Debuts With an Island-wide Series of Wine Experiences Spotlighting Old World Fine and Fortified Wines and Spirits – All Happening From 17–20 October.
For this inaugural event, reps from Europe will be visiting to showcase their products and tell their stories. These houses include Champagne Frerejean Frères, Champagne Vilmart & Cie, Château de Pommard (Burgundy), J.Denuziere (Rhone Valley), St Patrice (Châteauneuf-du-pape), Château Saint Maur (Proence), Tenuta Sant’Antonio (Verona), and Beronia (Rioja).
The fortified wines and spirits category includes ABK6 (cognac), Cocchi (Italian vermouth), Gonzalez Byass (Spanish sherry) and Cockburn’s (port). The Gardener’s Gin – co-founded by Brad Pitt – will debut in Singapore at the event.
Visiting Ambassadors to Check Out
• Roberto Bava, principal of his family-owned Giulio Cocchi winery, the centenary boutique house of Italian vermouth and aperitives, and premium sparkling wines. Since 2019, Roberto has been President of the Vermouth di Torino Consortium and is credited as the luminary who brought back the appellation “di Torino” on the authentic premium Vermouth.
• Armando Castagnedi, the owner and winemaker of Tenuta Sant’Antonio in Veneta. Armando’s family has been cultivating grapes in the Illasi Valley for generations, a tradition he has continued with great dedication. Over the past three decades, he has overseen the production of acclaimed Amarone, Valpolicella, and Soave wines, staying true to his family’s legacy.
Do Not Miss:
• The series of exciting wine experiences will debut with a Wine Walkabout ($88++, early bird price of $78++ until 13 Oct) session with over 100 labels as well as five themed Masterclasses (from $108++) at the NCO Club on 19 October.
• The Wine Dinners, which will take place island-wide, are priced from $118++ per pax.
• For wine lovers, the highlight is the Gala Dinner ($386++), which will feature collectable and limited edition fine wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Provence, Bordeaux, Amarone, Sherry, Port and Cognac. Each table will hosted by a representative of the winery.
Get! Your! Tickets! At: Great Palate
See you in October.
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