monsoon valley wines : food and wine pairing guide
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Food and Wine Pairing Guide
www.monsoonvalleywine.com
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TABLE OF CONTENT
SPARKLING WINES Brut Blanc de Blancs (White) 4
WHITE WINES Blended White 5
Colombard 6
ROSÉ WINES Blended Rosé 7White Shiraz (Rosé) 8
RED WINES
Monsoon Valley Wines are award-winning wines made from carefully selected grapes grown at Hua Hin Hills Vineyard in Thailand. The leading new latitude wine is crafted by Siam Winery winemaker Kathrin Puff and her team, who combine old world values with new world enthusiasm and state-of-the-art winemaking equipment. Aromatic, enticing and renowned for their subtle aromas and expressive taste, Monsoon Valley Wines have attracted a following in Thailand and at Thai restaurants around the world.
Blended Red 9Shiraz 10
SWEET WINES Muscat, fortified wine 11
Wine & Food MatchingUniversally known in its unique combination of salty, sweet, sour, spicy and bitter, typical Thai dishes have strong tastes and powerful flavours derived from spices and ingredients. With so many contrasting flavours, there is no chance that any other wine will be a more perfect match than local Thai wine. Kathrin Puff and team had excelled the knowledge of Thai food, thus the carefully crafted Monsoon Valley is guaranteed to be best match with Thai food. It not only complements the beautiful combinations of local Thai ingredients, but also significantly offers the authentic Thai dining experience that no other wines are comparable.
This guide will help you choose the right wine for the right dish, and increase your pleasure of dining with a perfect food and wine pairing for every of your meal.
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Brut Blanc de Blancs(Sparkling White)with Larp Pla
PAIRED WITH LARP PLA
A unique Thai salad made with minced fish fillet, spices and herbs, blending local ingredients in the right quantities is key to this dish’s success. Indeed, it’s the spices and herbs that enhance both flavour and texture and the spicier the salad, the more delicious it is. Fine, fresh and bubbly, Monsoon Valley Brut Blanc de Blancs cools the mouth, tones down the spiciness and refreshes your palate ready for the next bite.
TASTING NOTES
This light sparkling wine from Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Viognier grapes is made in the traditional champenoise method. Monsoon Valley Brut Blanc de Blancs is delicate and fruity with green apple notes and hints of brioche and walnut. Elegant, with a light, mineral finish and fine bubbles, Monsoon Valley Brut Blanc de Blancs can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with fresh seafood. It’s also perfect for toasting and celebrating happy occasions.
AWARDSVintage 2010 •BronzeMedal,IWC,UK2012•CommendedAward:DecanterWorldwide Award,UK2012
Vintage 2009•BronzeMedal,FBATWineChallenge, Thailand2011
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Blended White(White Wine)with Gaeng Keaw-Wan Kai
AWARDSVintage 2009•BronzeMedal-TheBeverageTasting Institute’sWineCompetition,USA2009
Vintage 2008•86pointsonRobertParkerwebsite;TokyoSep2008
PAIRED WITH GAENG KEAW WAN KAI
An herbaceous green curry with a rich taste, the tender chicken is flavoured with herbs and coconut milk. Chenin Blanc has a fresh and mouthful texture, which pairs perfectly with the savoury chicken. Malaga Blanc adds an authentic local hint while the Colombard grape supports a crisp and clean acidity that cleanses the palate and enhances the appetite.
TASTING NOTES
A light, dry, fruity white wine with delicate citrus and ripe melon aromas, Monsoon Valley Blended White is made from Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Malaga Blanc grapes. With a light-to-medium body, a medium finish and crisp acidity with a hint of sweetness, Monsoon Valley Blended White goes well with sweet, spicy Thai and Asian dishes like Gaeng Keaw-Wan Kai (green curry chicken) or Tom Kha Kai soup.
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PAIRED WITH SOM TAM
This fresh, crisp and spicy papaya salad is balanced with salty, sweet and sour flavours. A fresh and well-chilled Monsoon Valley Colombard complements the dish, refreshing the palate and reducing the dried prawn unami. It combines perfectly with the textures and freshens the palate throughout the dish.
TASTING NOTES
A delicate and elegant style similar to a Sauvignon Blanc characterizes the Monsoon Valley Colombard. Its light to medium body, crisp acidity and complex aromas of citrus and green apple with a floral hint, give Monsoon Valley Colombard a long finish with lemon and grapefruit flavours. It’s ideal for sipping on a hot day or as an accompaniment to such Thai favourites as Som Tam (spicy papaya salad) or Moo Satay (grilled pork strips on a skewer), as well as Indian and western dishes.
Colombard (White Wine) with Som Tum
AWARDSVintage 2011•BronzeMedal:DecanterWorldwideAward, UK2012•BronzeMedal,JapanWineChallenge,Japan2011 •VotebestwhitewinefromAPECwineChallenge SanFrancisco,USA,2011
Vintage 2010•CommendedAwardIWC,UK2010 •SilverMedal:WineStyleAsiaAward, Singapore,2010 •Sealofapproval:AWCInt’lWineChallenge ViennaAustria,2010
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AWARDSVintage 2011•CommendedAwardIWC,UK2011 •BronzeMedal,FBATWineChallenge,Thailand2011
PAIRED WITH TOM YUM GOONG
This spicy and aromatic soup is made with fresh Thai herbs and spices with crunchy prawns adding the substance and the richness. The versatile Monsoon Valley Blend Rosé enhances the flavour of the soup with its superb berry fruit, while its freshness and nuance acid cools down the spiciness and even makes the prawns taste sweeter. Take a sip and now you are ready for the next bite.
TASTING NOTES
Made from a trio of Chenin Blanc, Colombard and Shiraz grapes, Monsoon Valley Blended Rosé is a fruity, versatile wine. Its light body with mango and red berry aroma and a hint of citrus, make Monsoon Valley Blended Rosé a refreshing, stylish choice for dining on hot summer days and a perfect accompaniment to spicy Asian and Thai dishes like Tom Yum Goong or sweet Phad Thai noodles.
Blended Rosé(Rosé Wine)with Tom Yum Goong
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PAIRED WITH PHAD THAI GOONG SOD
Soft and nutty, these stir-fried noodles with crunchy fresh prawns are served with banana flowers as a condiment. Monsoon Valley White Shiraz Rosé, with its nuance of acid and the superb firm berry fruit, complements the taste of Phad Thai very well. The fresh, cool, fruity and crisp acid refreshes and cleanses the palate, taking away the starch of the carbohydrates.
TASTING NOTES
Thailand’s first-ever crafting of Shiraz grapes into white wine style, Monsoon Valley White Shiraz Rosé is intriguing and racy, with hints of red fruits and black pepper and a pale salmon colour. Refreshingly crisp acidity that’s well balanced by red berries flavour and light tannin give the medium-bodied Monsoon Valley White Shiraz a tingling finish that makes it suitable for any time of day.
White Shiraz(Rosé Wine)with Phad Thai Goong Sod
AWARDSVintage 2011•BronzeMedal:DecanterWorldwideAward,UK2012•CommendedAward,IWC,UK2012• SilverMedal:JapanWineChallenge,Japan2011
• TrophyforBestDiscoveryWine,JapanWine Challenge,Japan2011•BestofThaiWine,JapanWineChallenge, Japan2011
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PAIRED WITH PHAD KRA PHAO KAI OR MOO
Lightly spicy from the Shiraz and herbaceous both on the nose and on the palate, the wine complements minced pork or chicken and harmonizes with the oils of the stir-fries. Ideal for sipping, a Monsoon Valley Red Blend balances well with spicy flavours and earthy ingredients and tastes.
TASTING NOTES
A wonderfully soft, textured red wine specially crafted for Thailand’s hot climate and seasoned dishes, Monsoon Valley Blended Red is made from Shiraz and the indigenous Pokdum grape. Light berry aromas, minty with a hint of smoky, low tannin and light bodied, Monsoon Valley Blended Red is an excellent accompaniment to red curries and other spicy Asian dishes like fiery Thai Kra Phao Moo (ground pork with holy basil) or Kai Phad Med Mamuang Him Ma Phan (Chicken with cashew nut).
Blended Red (Red Wine) with Phad Kra Phao Kai or Moo
AWARDSVintage 2010•CommendedAward,IWC,UK2012•BronzeMedalDecanter,UK2011 •CommendedAwardIWC,UK2011
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TASTING NOTES
Made from carefully selected Shiraz grapes, Monsoon Valley Shiraz is spicy, ripe plum and sour cherry slowly matured in German and French oak barrels to develop rich flavours of coffee and chocolate notes. A rich, well-balanced and structured red wine, with a full-body, acidity and tannin, Monsoon Valley Shiraz is enjoyable alone or with grilled lamb, pastas with red sauces, spicy Thai kai yang (grilled chicken), Panang Nua (curried beef) or Kang Pet Ped Yang (red duck curry).
Shiraz (Red Wine) with Red duck curry with grape
AWARDSVintage 2011• SilverMedal:SyrahduMonde,France,2012
Vintage 2010•CommendedAward,IWC,UK2012
• SilverMedalPremiumClassFBATwine Challenge,Thailand2011•BronzeMedal:HongKongInternationalWine andSpiritCompetition,HongKong2011
PAIRED WITH RED DUCK CURRY WITH GRAPE
The rich tannins of the Monsoon Valley Shiraz complement the textures and tastes of curried duck. The smoky aroma from the wine pleasantly mirrors the aroma of the duck. The curry cuts back the tannin, making this pairing better rounded and more enjoyable.
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AWARDSVintage 2011• Sealofapproval:JapanWineChallenge,Japan2011
PAIRED WITH PINCHED GOLD EGG YOLKS AND GOLD EGG YOLKS DROPS
The rich, sweet and powerful Monsoon Valley Muscat can complement the rich character of this dessert dish. Its strong egg yolks flavours and sugary tastes surprisingly make a harmonious match.
Alternatively pair with Beef Panang
TASTING NOTES
A dark salmon-pink fortified wine made from Muscat grapes, Monsoon Valley Muscat fortified wine is deliciously sweet and well balanced. Smooth and velvety on the palate, its lush aromas of lychee, Rosé and cherry blossom make Monsoon Valley Muscat fortified wine an excellent choice with dessert or for sipping on its own.
Muscat, fortified wine (Sweet Wine) with Beef Panang
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