A Wine-tastic experience at Planet Grapes River Park Alabang
Food and Beverages Monday, June 29, 2015
Etienne Hugel is the 12th generation co-proprietor for Hugel & Fils, the wine producer established in Riquewihr, Alsace. The Hugels have been making wine in that place since 1639. That length of time has given them a huge reservoir of institutional knowledge.
Hugel wines from Alsace are a shining example of what true winemaking craftsmanship is. They offer lots of excellent pairing opportunities, from salad greens, to fish, to meat entrรฉes, and dimsum, or even Pinoy street foods.
Mr Etienne Hugel personally explained how his family started making wines, and he did explained different Hugel wines we did taste:
Gentil “Hugel” - A refreshingly light wine with attractive, flattering bouquet; it is quite aromatic, scented, floral and fruit-driven: cardamom, lemon balm, rose, lime blossom, cherry blossom and sweet almond.2011 Hugel Pinot Gris Tradition
- Engagingly fresh, crisp open bouquet of flowers and fruit, slightly mineral and distinctly Riesling. Notes of white peach, green apple, lemon balm, lime blossom, wild hop flower and fresh moss.
2012 Hugel Riesling - Thirst-quenching, dry, lively, fresh and easy to enjoy, with great elegance and drive. Flavors of green apple, gooseberry, citrus, grapefruit, lime, with spring blossom, elderflower and primrose.
2008 Hugel Riesling Jubilee – Aromas of yellow peach and apricot with a mineral touch that leaves no doubt that this is a Riesling from a fine terroir. Hugel Riesling Jubilee is an agreeable dry white wine that possesses remarkable finesse and elegance. • 2012 Hugel Gewurztraminer – Harmonious flavors and aromas of flowers and fruit such as rose, mignonette, jasmine, mango, litchi and passion fruit. This refreshing dry wine also has some spice characteristics, such as cardamom, saffron and licorice.
My personal choice from the wine is the 2012 Riesling, for me it just suits my taste, it has this strong taste that I can resist and enjoy. One thing I learnt from this tasting experience is that wine can be a reflection of ones personality like for people we have our own characteristics like for me I can say the wine I want is like me who is not that weak, not that strong but can make an impact and leave something unforgettable.
Of course wine is more enjoyable with the food options prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Bautista included fresh mixed salad, quail eggs, squid balls, danggit, Thai spiced crab cakes, and Planet Grapes’ turon trilogy. I didn't just like these foods, I loved them, these foods really are a perfect combination for wine, good job chef and Planet Grapes.
Planet Grapes at River park Alabang is really such a nice place to stay while drinking wine and dining, it really has a nice view of the River Park of Festival Mall.
Planet Grapes is where the intimidating walls of fine dining and complicated wine pairings come down, and you can discover just how well wine goes with the food you already know and love.
To have a fun experience and enjoy `wine without the drama,’ visit Planet Grapes. The modern wine retail store and restaurant-bar first opened at Tuscany at Mckinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. Other stores are located at Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City; and now at the recently opened branches in Shangri-La Plaza Mall North Wing, EDSA, Mandaluyong City; and at the River Park, Festival Supermall, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. For more information, log on to planetgrapes.com.ph
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Hugel Wines - Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Etienne Hugel - Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Hugel Wines - Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Hugel Wines - Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Hugel Wines - Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Hugel Wines - Planet Grapes River Park Alabang |
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| Jerhwin Hernandez with Etienne Hugel |
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