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1+1=3, the Pursuit of Pleasure
1+1=3, the Pursuit of Pleasure SAFFRON ’S FOOD AND WINE RENDEZ-VOUS It is common to talk about Asian cuisine as a singular entity. However the region is immense and culinary speaking, includes everything from subtle dishes to those so vibrantly spiced they make your palate senseless. Still, what many of us find irresistible are the foods incorporating ingredients that can be challenging to wine: soy sauce, fish sauce, chillies, ginger, kaffir lime and hoisin sauce, plus spices and herbs like cardamom, cumin, five spice and curry powder to name a few. Wonderful as they are in a dish, these flavours can flatten many wines, ravished their fruity characteristics, and make them taste bitter, oaky, or too high in alcohol. In general, the trick to matching wine with Asian style cooking is to start with the premise that we need wines which will focus on a balance, as opposed to a sheer power, of the taste sensations. This is why the classic “power” wines of the world are not easily matched with Asian foods. Although there is nothing wrong with intensity, the difficulty with these types of wines is that they tend to be high in alcohol, low in acid and high in tannin. The best wines for Asian foods are those with moderate levels of alcohol, softer tannin, crisp acidity, and sometimes (but not always) a judicious amount of residual sugar. It is a question of harmony and balance within the context of hot, sour, salty and sweet food Sensations. From Albariño to Zweigelt, and from Pinotage to Pinot Noir, there is an abundance of wines around the world that achieve varying degrees of balance and are compatible with Asian food styles. So without going into an encyclopaedia-level depth, here are some of the more curious, and surprising, matches that you may wish to explore. If Asian cooking is untraditional with wine, the best wines for Asian foods may very well be the most untraditional blends. SOUPS V Thai style prawn broth, straw mushrooms, tomatoes, lime leaves and lemongrass 17 Pumpkin soup, pumpkin seeds and ginger oil 12 Seafood laksa 18 APPETIZERS V Asian salad with pear, pineapple, mint and cucumber, sesame dressing 14 Tartar of fresh tuna, soy ginger dressing, avocado and radish 18 Soft shell crab, pomelo, green mango salad, tamarind dressing 24 Chilled tiger prawns, shaved fennel salad 25 V Asparagus and shitake mushrooms, bean curd fritter, miso dressing 20 P Kataifi scallops, chinese sausage, mango salsa 32 Fried crab cakes, wasabi vinaigrette 28 Thai beef salad, coriander, spring onion, tomato, thai chili dressing 22 Green papaya salad, peanuts, chili, coriander, shallots and lime juice 15 Pan fried foie gras, inari, sweet and sour red onions, lemon dressing 32 V Mixed leaf salad, balsamic dressing 12 V Warm edemame beans, sea salt 10 V Sour flavor (Pair acidic (sour) foods with wines that are as acidic or more acidic.) Salty (Pair Salty and Savoury foods with acidity wines or with bubbly wines.) Umami (flavour Pair Umami foods with high acidity wines.) Bitter twist (Pair bitter foods with tannic wines.) Spicy (Pair highly spiced foods with juicy, fruity unoaked or lightly oaked wines.) N - Contains Nuts P - Contains Pork V - Vegetarian All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. SUSHI AND SASHIMI V Soft shell crab maki and flying fish roe 14 California maki, avocado, crab stick, cucumber, lettuce and tobiko 12 Sushi rolls with avocado, cucumber and lettuce 10 Mixed sushi and sashimi 32 Tuna and salmon sashimi 32 SIDE DISHES V Grilled eggplant, sweet chili and peanuts 10 V Wok fried vegetables 10 V Sweet potato and miso mash 8 Asian greens, oyster sauce, crispy garlic 8 V Steamed rice 6 V Fried rice 8 Sour flavor (Pair acidic (sour) foods with wines that are as acidic or more acidic.) Salty (Pair Salty and Savoury foods with acidity wines or with bubbly wines.) Umami (flavour Pair Umami foods with high acidity wines.) Bitter twist (Pair bitter foods with tannic wines.) Spicy (Pair highly spiced foods with juicy, fruity unoaked or lightly oaked wines.) N - Contains Nuts P - Contains Pork V - Vegetarian All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. MAIN COURSES V V Maldivian lobster tail, mango and chili sambal 65 Kerala prawn curry with eggplant 44 Wok fried seafood, asian greens 42 Baby chicken, stir fried vegetables 38 Maldivian fish curry, onion, curry and ramba leaves 34 Rare seared tuna, creamy pepper sauce 36 Wagyu beef cheek braised in chinese beer and spices, sweet potato mash 45 Vegetable green curry 28 Green curry with duck and lychees 34 Tofu and grilled eggplant 28 All above dishes are served with steamed white rice V Lobster noodles 65 Fried rice noodles tofu, vegetables 20 Egg noodles, prawns, bean sprouts 20 Sour flavor (Pair acidic (sour) foods with wines that are as acidic or more acidic.) Salty (Pair salty and savoury foods with acidity wines or with bubbly wines.) Umami (flavour pair umami foods with high acidity wines.) Bitter twist (Pair bitter foods with tannic wines.) Spicy (Pair highly spiced foods with juicy, fruity unoaked or lightly oaked wines.) N - Contains Nuts P - Contains Pork V - Vegetarian All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. DESSERTS Lemongrass crème brûlée 12 Passion fruit tart, mandarin sorbet 14 Warm almond and orange sponge, ginger ice cream 14 Bitter chocolate parfait, coconut ice cream, banana tartlet 15 Pistachio and mango kulfi 12 Watlappan, cashew nut ice cream 12 Fresh fruits and sorbets 14 Selection of ice creams per scoop 6 All ice creams and sorbets are homemade, using only natural ingredients. N - Contains Nuts P - Contains Pork V - Vegetarian All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. WINE AFFAIR WITH SOUR FLAVOURS EFFERVESCENCE CHAMPAGNE 150 130 500 225 Jacquesson No 734 Brut Piper Heidsieck Brut Krug “Grande Cuvée” Moët & Chandon “Rosé Impérial” Epernay, France Reims, France Reims, france Epernay, France NV NV NV NV S PARKLING W INE 75 Nino Franco “Rustico” Prosecco di Valdobbiadene, Italy NV WHITE WINE S AUVIGNON B LANC & B LENDS 112 71 74 75 Domaine Philippe Portier Ata Rangi Catalina Sounds O. Fournier “Centauri” Quincy, France Martinborough, New Zealand Marlborough, New Zealand Leyda Valley, Chile 2007 2010 2009 2008 PINOT B LANC & B LENDS 80 69 55 Hiedler “Spiegel” Josmeyer “Les Grands Voyageurs” René Muré Kamptal, Austria Alsace, France Alsace, France 2008 2008 2008 PINOT G RIS/PINOT G RIGIO 59 66 84 45 94 106 René Muré “Signature” Alsace, France Alois Lageder “Vigneti delle Dolomiti” Alto Adige, Italy Plozner Fruili Grave, Italy Le Due Torri Venezie, Italy Bortoluzzi Venezia-Giulia, Italy Wittmann Estate “Dry” Rheinhessen, Germany 2009 2009 2008 2009 2008 2008 RED WINE NEBBIOLO & B LENDS 650 375 198 Angelo Gaja Domenico Clerico “Ginestra” Prunotto Barbaresco, Italy Barolo, Italy Barolo, Italy 1999 2003 2004 S ANGIOVESE & B LENDS 56 108 137 275 Cantine Leonardo Poliziano Mazzei “Fonterutoli” Altesino Chianti, Italy Vino Nobile de Montepulciano Chianti Classico Brunello di Montalcino, Italy All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. 2009 2007 2007 2002 WINE AFFAIR WITH SALTY WHITE WINE RIESLING 175 124 98 150 Taylor’s “St Andrews” Malat Alzinger “Dürnsteiner” Federspiel Léon Beyer “Comtes d’Eguisheim” Clare Valley, Australia Wachau, Austria Wachau, Austria Alsace, France 2002 2006 2008 2005 MUSCAT 87 65 Tement “Gelber Muskateller” J.L Schoepfer Thermenregion, Austria Alsace, France 2008 2009 VIURA 57 Pagos del Rey “Arnegui” Rioja, Spain 2008 VIOGNIER 165 280 74 50 Guigal Condrieu Guigal “La Doriane” Condrieu Villa du Clos Massena “The Surly Muse” Rhône, France Rhône, France Languedoc-Roussillon, France Barossa Valley, Australia 2009 2009 2009 2007 RED WINE PINOT NOIR 89 79 60 72 291 270 Gladstone Vineyards “12,000 Miles” Delta Totara Johanneshof Reinisch Domaine d’Eugénie Vosne-Romanée Hamilton Russell Wairarapa, New Zealand Marlborough, New Zealand Nelson, New Zealand Thermenregion, Austria Burgundy, France Walker Bay, South Africa 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2005 GRENACHE NOIR & B LENDS 80 58 166 166 Argiolas Costera Guigal Côtes du Rhône Rouge Guigal Châteauneuf du Pape Domaine de Fontbonau Sardegna, Italy Rhône, France Rhône, France Côtes du Rhône, France 2008 2007 2004 2008 NERELLA MASCALESE & B LENDS 204 Passopisciaro Sicilia, Italy All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. 2005 WINE AFFAIR WITH UMAMI EFFERVESCENCE CHAMPAGNE 175 875 295 710 375 400 Ayala “Rosé Majeur” Armand de Brignac Brut Billecart – Salmon Rosé Perrier-Jouet “Belle Époque” Rosé Taittinger “Comtes Champagne” Rosé Bollinger “Grande Année” Aÿ, France Reims, France Mareuil-Sur- Aÿ, France Epernay, France Reims, France Aÿ, France NV NV NV 2002 2002 1999 WHITE WINE CHARDONNAY& B LENDS 75 45 80 76 113 120 60 85 Kooyong Estate “Clonale” O.Fournier “Urban Uco” Emiliana “Novas” Joseph Drouhin Denis Pommier Chablis Jermann Brampton Ata Rangi “Petrie” Mornington Peninsula, Australia Mendoza, Argentina Casablanca Valley, Chile Mâcon Village, France Burgundy, France Venezia-Giulia, Italy Stellenbosch, South Africa Martinborough, New Zealand 2008 2008 2009 2009 2007 2007 2010 2008 S AUVIGNON B LANC & B LENDS 75 45 156 Madlys de Saint-Marie O.Fournier “Urban Uco” Cloudy Bay Entre deux Mers, France Mendoza, Argentina Marlborough, New Zealand 2008 2010 2008 CHENIN B LANC 350 58 Nicolas Joly “Coulée de Serrant” Kleine Zalze “Bush Vine” Coulée de Serrant, Loire, France Stellenbosch, South Africa 2005 2010 GRÜNER VELTLINER 66 Hiedler “Spiegel” Kamptal 2008 ROSÉ 95 75 Pascal Jolivet Guigal Tavel Rosé Sancerre, France Rhône, France 2008 2009 RED WINE GAMAY 45 60 Domaine Jacky Marteau Tracot, Jean – Paul Dubost Touraine, Loire, France Beaujolais Villages, France All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. 2009 2008 WINE AFFAIR WITH BITTER TWIST WHITE WINE I TALIAN VARIETALS 98 69 67 119 Pieropan Soave Michele Chiarlo “Le Marne” Gavi Feudo Arancio Inzolia Ronco dei Tassi Ribolla Gialla Veneto, Italy Piemonte, Italy Sicilia IGT, Italy Collio, Italy 2008 2009 2009 2008 GRENACHE B LANC & B LENDS 57 Perrin & Fils Côtes du Rhône, France 2009 MARSANNE & ROUSSANNE 550 Guigal “Ex Voto” Blanc Ermitage, Rhône, France 2006 RED WINE CABERNET S AUVIGNON & B LENDS 65 375 110 210 70 Seigneurs d’Aiguilhe Domaine de Chevalier Château La Tour de By Craggy Range “The Quarry” Vergelegen “Cabernet Merlot” Castillon, Bordeaux, France 1er Cru Pessac Leognan, France Cru Bourgeois Superieur, France Hawkes Bay, New Zealand Stellenbosch, South Africa 2008 1996 2004 2005 2008 MALBEC & B LENDS 49 O.Fournier “Urban Uco” Mendoza, Argentina 2008 MERLOT & B LENDS 168 375 76 195 172 60 Château de Reignac Château Troplong Mondot Te Awa “Left Field” Clos du Val Planeta Guardian Peak Bordeaux Superieur Grand Cru Classé Hawkes Bay Napa Valley Sicilia, Italy Western Cape, South Africa 2005 1999 2007 2004 2004 2008 S YRAH / S HIRAZ & B LENDS 66 57 200 70 65 145 85 210 600 600 600 Magpie Estate “The Schnell” Maverick “Breechens Blend” Redbank “The Anvil” Rolf Binder Porcupine Ridge Waterford “Kevin Arnold” Guigal Crozes Hermitage Guigal “Brune et Blonde” Côte-Rôtie Guigal “La Landonne” Côte-Rôtie Guigal “La Mouline” Côte-Rôtie Guigal “La Turque” Côte-Rôtie Barossa Valley, Australia Barossa Valley, Australia Heathcote, Australia Barossa Valley, Australia Franschhoek, South Africa Stellenbosch, South Africa Rhône, France Rhône, France Rhône, France Rhône, France Rhône, France All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. 2007 2008 2002 2008 2009 2005 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 WINE AFFAIR WITH SPICY FLAIR WHITE WINE GEWÜRZTRAMINER 98 120 73 95 Josmeyer “Folastries” Léon Beyer “Comtes d’Eguisheim” Alois Lageder Pewsey Vale Alsace, France Alsace, France Alto Adige, Italy Eden Valley, Australia 2005 2005 2009 2007 TORRONTES & B LENDS 45 56 O.Fournier “Urban Uco” Finca El Origen “Reserva” Mendoza, Argentina Valle de Cafayate, Argentina 2010 2008 PINOT AUXERROIS & B LENDS 80 130 Josmeyer “Fleur de Lotus” Josmeyer “H” Vieilles Vignes Alsace, France Alsace, France 2009 2008 VERDELHO 85 Margan Hunter Valley, Australia 2006 ROSÉ 81 45 97 75 60 65 65 130 75 Saint Clair La Vieille Ferme Ch. d’Esclans “Whispering Angel” Mastroberardino "Lacrimarosa" Sperino "Rosa del Rosa" Castello di Ama "Rosato" Tement "Temento" Domaine du Gros’ Noré Charles Melton "Rosé of Virginia" Marlborough, New Zealand Côtes du Ventoux, France Cotes de Provence, France Campania, Italy Piemonte, Italy Toscana, Italy Thermenregion, Austria Bandol, Provence, France Barossa Valley, Australia 2009 2010 2008 2008 2009 2010 2008 2008 2010 RED WINE CABERNET F RANC & B LENDS 138 55 1500 380 590 145 Domaine de la Butte “Me Pente” Jacky Marteau “Cuvée Harmonie” Château Cheval Blanc Le Petit Cheval Tenuta di Trinoro Tenuta di Trinoro “Le Cupole” Bourgueil, Loire, France Touraine, Loire 1er Grand Cru Classé, Saint Emilion, France Saint Emilion, France Toscana, Italy Toscana, Italy 2009 2003 1996 2004 2004 2004 PINOTAGE 94 77 Diemersfontein Graham Beck Wellington, South Africa Coastal Region, South Africa All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. 2007 2008 WINE AFFAIR WITH SWEET SENSATION LUSCIOUS S EMILLON & B LENDS 1550 Château d’Yquem Sauternes, France 375ml 1997 MUSCAT 110 210 100 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Donnafugata “Ben Rye” Campbell Muscat de Beaumes de Venise, France Passito de Pantelleria DOC, Italy 375ml Muscat of Rutherglen, Australia 375ml 2006 2006 NV RIESLING 58 461 165 Brightwater Ice wine Gunderloch Rothenberg Cloudy Bay Late Harvest Nelson, New Zealand 375ml Rheinhessen, Germany 375ml Marlborough, New Zealand 375ml 2008 2004 2004 VIOGNIER 85 Yalumba “Hand Picked” Eden Valley, Australia 375ml 2006 PORT 450 360 Dow’s “Vintage” Graham’s “Vintage” Douro, Portugal Douro, Portugal All prices are in USD, subject to 10% service charge and government taxes. 1977 2000
