The “California Wine & Dine” event, to be held at Vista at MGM Cotai, will be featuring the distinctive gastronomy of California and showcases 18 high-quality wines produced in the most renowned viticultural areas of Napa and Sonoma, like Oakville, St. Helena and Russian River Valley.
Serving 21 labels from signature wine regions of California, such as Napa and Sonoma, this particular wine pairing night is set to be one of the most unique and unprecedented occasions in Macau, to sip some of the most prestigious and sought-after wines of California. Labels being served include resounding names like Joseph Phelps, Duckhorn Vineyards, Shafer, Grgich Hills, Freemark Abbey, Black Stallion, Far Niente and Robert Mondavi. Guests may also savor two jewels on the crown at the “Collector Wine” table – “Cask 23” of Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and “Martha’s Vineyard” of Heitz Cellars. The former was the winner among the red wines in the historic Judgement of Paris in 1976, where a panel of finest judges, who were among the best tasters in France, rated a California wine as the best for both the red and white flights. Both of these not-to-be-missed prestigious wines are available for all guests by the glass, exclusively at the event.
Alongside the fine selection of wines, the event also serves a menu of 12 dishes that pair wonderfully with the bottles, curated by American chef Conor Beach, Chef de Cuisine of Grill 58, MGM Cotai and his team. Also originated from California, Chef Beach creates these exquisite dishes that pay homage to the state’s diverse gastronomy offering, by fusing techniques and ingredients from different cuisines, such as European, Asian, and South American. Each of the dishes also makes good pair with one or two wines from the lineup of wines to perfect the pairing experience.
What’s more, the event will be enlivened by the tunes of some of the greatest American songbook hits played by the virtuoso Tomos Griffiths Jazz Trio. The Tomos Griffiths Jazz Trio gathers three of the finest musicians in the region, Tomos Griffiths, João Mascarenhas, and Ivan Pineda. They have performed with many of the Jazz greats including the Count Basie Orchestra, Chick Corea, and Randy Brecker, just to name a few. The Tomos Griffiths Jazz Trio will be performing numbers from the legends such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr, and Bobby Darin to get everyone’s toes tapping, followed by an afterparty with DJ presence.
Each entry includes eight wine tokens, all-you-can-eat food, and access to the after-party. Each token is worth MOP $20 for redeeming wines and other drinks. All the wines can be tasted and purchased by the glass at with said tokens. The event is organized by MGM Macau, the Wine Society of Macau, AmCham Macau, and DOC DMC Macau.
When: Saturday, September 25, 2021
After-party – 10:00pm–2:00am
Where: Vista, MGM Cotai, Avenida da Nave Desportiva, Cotai
How much: MOP $600 per person (wine tasting dinner)
After-party – MOP $150 per person
For more information and ticketing, call +853 2872 3510, send an email to [email protected] or check the event’s official page
