One of the close sold Chilean wine-labels inward Malaysia- Luis Felipe Edwards (LFE) organized its initiatory wine-pairing lawsuit at The View, Equatorial Hotel Penang few days ago. The aforesaid lawsuit was hosted past times The View (a French fine-dining eating theatre housed inside Equatorial Hotel Penang), inward collaboration with Luis Felipe Edwards in addition to The Wine Shop. The 5-course dinner costs Rm 288 nett per mortal in addition to diners were treated with extravagant dinner, perfectly paired with unopen to of the finest Chilean Wines (handpicked past times LFE's vino ambassador Mr. Nick Tullet).
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Many Thanks to Equatorial Hotel Penang for hosting us that evening.
Luis Felipe Edwards' ("LFE") estate is strategically located inward the Colchagua Valley, a premier viticultural portion inward Chile. It is the location in addition to surround that brand LFE wines then unique in addition to delicate. In Year 2014, LFE is the close awarded winery inward Chile. While LFE is established for to a greater extent than than ii centuries (in Chile), it solely entered the marketplace position of Malaysia inward Oct 2011. Today, LFE is the largest supplier of Chilean Wines inward Malaysia. Also, the label tin hold upwards found inward to a greater extent than than ninety countries at present, with UK beingness the largest market. In Penang, LFE wines tin hold upwards found at The Wine Shop
Crabmeat in addition to Avocado Salad with roasted Capsicum Coulis in addition to Micro Greens
Executive Chef of The View, Equatorial Hotel- Ronney Too started the eve with a tastebud charmer. The Amuse Bouche may appear deceiving uncomplicated but it was beautifully crafted with a remarkable depth of flavor. The dish was creamy rich with a flare-up of Seafood sweetness. It was dressed inward Mayonnaise-alike sauce with tiny bits of Avocado. Adding farther enjoyment to the dish... nosotros paired it with LFE's Family Selection Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc. The fresh, fruity vino introduced a refreshing in addition to fragile sweetness to the dish. It was a dramatic nevertheless elegant offering.
Escargot Ragout with Fried Eggplant
The minute class was a footling less successful. Stir Fried Escargot encased inward an Eggplant, together with unopen to fresh Button Mushrooms. The filling was delicious, earthy in addition to reasonably seasoned but the peel of the Eggplant carried a hint of bitterness. The pairing wine- Luis Felipe Edwards Reserve Gewurztraminer had non done much inward its aid; enhancement to the flavors was weak. The vino on its ain was lite in addition to piece of cake on the palate... zesty nevertheless lightly oaked but non sweet. If I must choose, I'd selection LFE Reserve Gewurztraminer over LFE Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc.
Seafood Risotto with Mushrooms
Chef Ronney's rendition of Seafood Risotto was delicious, though at that spot were unopen to misses. The flavors were bold in addition to it was apparent that seafood broth was used to create the Risotto. Unfortunately, the Rice was overcooked in addition to thus, also slouchy in addition to soft to our liking. The highlight of the dish was the tacky mash of baked Cheese, which introduced unopen to other layer of crispy, cheesy in addition to aromatic dimension to the dish. Luis Felipe Edwards Marea De Leyda Pinot Noir was served to brace with this dish. When it comes to Pinot Noir... it's either love or hate. Unfortunately, nosotros belong to the latter group. The medium-bodied Red was a footling also intense for us.
Palate Cleanser- Spicy Papaya Seed Sherbet
Pan-seared Black Angus Beef Rossini Brussels Sprout Puree in addition to Confit Potatoes with Port Wine Glaze
The entree of the eve was Pan Seared Black Angus (medium rare), topped with a slice of creamy goodness of Foie Gras. The meat was soft in addition to tender, footling endeavor was necessary to slit through the meat. It was close succulent in addition to satisfying... sinfully delicious but well-worth the guilt. We paired this wonderful creation of Chef Ronney's with Luis Feliepe Edwards 900 Blend, i of the most-praised wines nether the roof of LFE. The LFE 900 is a unmarried vineyard, flora 900 meter inward a higher house body of body of water degree in addition to is alongside the highest inward the province (Chile). The climate is fresher in addition to brighter, allowing for a slower in addition to longer maturation; resulting inward fresh wines with higher concentration of fruit flavors. We adore the harmonious flavors, everything seems to blend good inward this dish. My untrained palate does non appear to appreciate full-bodied wines with intense flavors; I found LFE 900 suits my palate perfectly.
Passion Fruit Tart accompanied with Lime Sherbet, Raspberry Coulis in addition to Vanilla Hazelnut
We wrapped upwards the repast with a sweetness note, the Passion Fruit Tart was absolutely lovely. The zesty filling was refreshing, a wake upwards telephone yell upwards for all the boozy treats before before this. Our solely possible criticism was the thick pastry crust. Equally revitalizing would hold upwards the Lime Sherbet, though unopen to of us could non care on the jolting sourness but yours really enjoyed it to the fight (probably I was intoxicated). To residuum the acidity, nosotros paired the sweetness process with Luis Felipe Edwards Reserva Late Harvest, a sweetness honeyed vino that puts a perfect sum halt to the meal.
Additional Information:
Address: Equatorial Hotel, 1, Jalan Bukit Jambul, 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang.
Business Hours: 12 pm to 2:30 pm (a-la carte du jour Lunch), 6:30 pm to 10 pm (Semi Buffet Dinner). Opens Daily.
Contact Number: 604- 632 7073
