Chilean Wines Featured at Wine Evening at The Laguna in Bali

(4/6/2009)

The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali will present a Chilean heritage wine dinner on Saturday, April 11, 2009. The culinary journey begins at the Resort's Cascade Bar, located in the lobby level, with cocktails, a Chilean sparkling wine Undurraga Brut Royal and canapés. Guests will then proceed to the Mayang Sari Restaurant to be seated to enjoy a selection of fine Chilean wines and a five-course fine-dining menu for only Rp. 999,000 (US$89) per person, including tax and service.

Course after course of outstanding food paired with fine Chilean wines - selected in collaboration with wine enthusiast Juan Jose Diaz, as the Resort's Chef de Cuisine, Bastian Mantey, will presents his a 5-course signature gourmet menu.

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The Menu

Starter

Pan seared foie gras, apricot pumpkin salsa, liquorice reduction and black pepper caramel complemented with Leyda Gewürztraminer 2008

Intermediate

Giant scallops with vierge sauce served with Leyda Riesling Neblina 2008

Main course

Rack and braised leg of lamb, white bean cassoulet, sweet mustard and crisp potato served with Von Siebenthal Montelig 2005

Cheese

Crème brule of goat cheese with beetroot garlic grissini served with Von Siebenthal Carabantes Syrah Reserve 2007

Dessert

Valhorna chocolate violetine with mango trilogy complemented with Von Siebenthal Carmenère Reserve 2007



After dinner, guests will be invited to the Nusa Bagus Island for coffee, liquors and cigars under the stars.

About Bastian Mantey, Chef de Cuisine

Bastian Mantey, Chef de Cuisine of The Laguna Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali brings with him a wealth of knowledge gained from working in some of Europe's finest Michelin star rated restaurants. Bastian shares his innovation and creative talents to the resort, ensuring that every meal is a culinary experience, styled to perfection.

About Juan Jose Diaz, Wine Enthusiast

Juan Jose Diaz has been a wine enthusiast for the past 10 years. Experienced in the Chilean market as a distributor and currently serves the Marketing Manager for Indowines.

Reservations

Reservations are strongly recommended as seating is strictly limited. For more information and bookings contact telephone ++62-(0)361-771327.