Delicado Wine Blog

Wildly Spicy Portuguese Wine

Administrator — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:37:26 +0000

A Wildly Spicy Portuguese

Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he reviews this dry red from Portugal.

Made by Vinho Tinto this 2007 Vallado is made of a mix of grapes with a wonderfully complex nose. The brambly wild character is filled with spices, a touch of vanilla and cedar and is ever so silky!

Enjoy throughout the year with a Sunday roast. Salute!

Pullus, Pinot Grigio: Made with Heart

Administrator — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 05:11:33 +0000

Pullus Pinot Grigio

Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he tastes an archetypal crisp dry white, Pullus, Pinot Grigio from Slovenia. As a great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, this wine tastes of cereals and fruit and is quite complex on the nose.

Made with a bit of heart and a relaxed attitude, this wine has character from day 1. Perfect with fresh seafood or poultry. Salute!

A Lively French Sparkling – Perfect for Christmas Celebrations!

Administrator — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:58:25 +0000

Madame Coco

Join renowned somelier Ben Moechtar as he chooses the drinks menu for Christmas. This week he looks at Madame Coco, sparkling Blanc de Blanc from the Aude Valley in France. A sparkling French under $20? Unheard of. Perfect for Christmas! Salute!

A Fragrant Sticky from Argentina!

Administrator — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:50:09 +0000

Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he talks Argentinian wine. This special drop from Michel Torino in Cafayate Valley, Argentina, is a sticky wine made with the special torrontes grapes.

With hints of white floral, perfumed, geraniums, lavender and spice this glowing, sticky wine is sensual on the palate and best paired with fruit or cream deserts. Salute!

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How to Open a Bottle of Champagne

Administrator — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 06:48:34 +0000

Happy Birthday Ben! Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar, on his birthday, as he takes you through the etiquette of opening and pouring champagne. Featuring Laurent-Perrier, Champagne, fantastic for any celebration or with oysters….or both! A must to watch before your next celebration!

Sydney New Years Eve 2011/12

Administrator — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:06:12 +0000

Celebrate New Years Eve in Sydney with great Food and Wine

This year, for the first time, Delicado will be open for lunch and dinner on New Years Eve.

More than 20,000 people converge on McMahons Point on New Years Eve. Escape the chaos and delight in an 8 course feast to bring in the new year. Then head on down to see the fireworks!

Our chefs have been busy compiling a very special degustation menu and our renowned sommeliers have matched the perfect wine to each dish. Salivate as you read through the menu and then pick up the phone to book. Seating is very limited and filling fast. Ph 02 9955 9399.

NEW YEARS EVE DEGUSTATION MENU 2011

Sourdough white levain + dark rye , served with confit garlic and black olive tapenade
NV Segura Viudas ‘Aria’ DO Cava (Cava, Spain)

Zucchini flowers, roasted butternut pumpkin, queso di Cabra + romesco
2010 Cantina Tollo ‘Rocca Ventosa’ Pinot Grigio IGP (Puglia, Italy)

Freshly shucked oysters, lime dressing
2009 Deltetto ‘San Michele Arcangelo’ Arneis (Roero-Piedmont, Italy)

Seared Scallops, crispy jamon, cauliflower cream, tapenade
2009 Pazo San Mauro Albarino (Condado de Tea- Rias Baixas, Spain)

Lamb ‘Lollipop’ Cutlets, minted yoghurt
2009 Lucien Muzard Bourgogne AC (Burgundy, France)
2008 Fontanafredda Nebbiolo (Langhe-Piedmont, Italy)

Alpine ‘Delight’- salad of rockmelon, iceberg, pine nuts, asparagus, grapes, balsamic reduction

Ocean Trout Gravlax, fennel + orange salad
2010 Il Pollenza ‘Didi’ Pinot Nero Rosat (Marche, Italy)

Pork Loin, zucchini, corn, beans, apple puree, PX sherry jus]
2008 Marques d’Elciego Crianza tinto (Rioja, Spain)

EXTRAS

Tortilla of potato, spinach, mushroom                 $18
Chorizo, chimichurri                                                $22
Crispy squid,lime alioli, lemon                               $22
Tempura prawns, pimenton alioli (4 piece)        $16
Beef pinxtos, mint glaze (4 piece)                          $14

The degustation menu and matched wines is $150 per head. Book now! Ph 02 9955 9399.

Stay tuned for an announcement about another special function that night. And have a Happy Festive Season!

Just Delicious: Argentinian Semillon

Administrator — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:41:19 +0000

Join renowned sommelier, Ben Moechtar from Delicado Wines as he reviews this crisp and fruity Argentinian Semillon, from Ricardo Santos. Savoury on the nose, citrus and fresh….a perfect wine for seafood over summer. Salute!

Didi: A Rare yet Typical Rose

Administrator — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 03:26:39 +0000

Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he reviews a rare and beautiful Rose, from Il Pollenza. This wine from Marche on the Italian Coast, smells of strawberries and red fruits. Best served at room temperature, Didi is great for summer picnics and relaxing afternoons.

A real pleasure to drink! Salute!

A Racier White: Pinot Gris

Administrator — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:26:45 +0000

Join renowned sommelier Ben Moechtar as he reviews this tasty Pinot Gris. On the nose, this pinot gris from the Dr. Loosen Estate, has aromas of orchard fruits such as pears and apples. On the palette it has the hallmark pinot gris texture. Enjoy on a warm day with seafood, salad or white meats. Or try with pork and apple sauce. Salute!

Celebrate National Spanish Day With a Tasty Tempranillo

Administrator — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 01:39:56 +0000

Join renowned Sommelier Ben Moechtar as he tastes and reviews a 2009 Tempranillo from Spain….on Spanish Day! This Spanish red hails from Rioja
Quite savoury and fruity, with only 13% alcohol, it is perfect wine to have with lunch or any time of day whilst celebrating National Spanish Day! Salute!