What is great food without fine wine? A memorable dining experience must be accompanied with fine wines. Distinguished wineries from all over the world are invited to participate in this two-week extravaganza, showcasing their gems at each partner restaurant.

Barone Ricasoli - Italy ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Gualtiero Marchesi, Italy
Barone Ricasoli is known as the “father of Chianti,” the Ricasoli name is inextricably associated with the production of Chianti Classico wine and a synonym of Italian wine. Their Castello Di Brolio 2000 has received the "Three Glasses" award from the prestigious guide “Vini d’Italia 2004” and Casalferro 2000 won the prestigious Red Wine of the Year Award and the trophy for the outstanding Italian Red Wine of the Year at the 2003 International Wine Challenge Awards, just to list a few. Barone Ricasoli is responsible for making Chianti the universal term it is today.

website: www.ricasoli.it
distributor: Indoguna Pte Ltd [www.indoguna.com.sg]
* for more information, please contact stephanielim@indoguna.com.sg
 
Ceretto - Italy ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Christopher Rueffer, Germany
Ceretto has been producing and aging Piedmontese wines for over 70 years. Their wines have consistently been winning accolades and accomplishing high scores in magazines like Wine Spectator, The Wine Advocate and Wine Enthusiast. The Ceretto family has continued producing the finest wines in the region with a combination of retaining tradition and modernising their practices to produce the best results.

website: www.ceretto.com
distributor: Oaks Cellar [www.oaks.com.sg]
* for more information, please contact sally@oaks.com.sg
 
Champagne Duval-Leroy - France ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Frédéric Filliodeau, Canada
Being the 9th largest vineyard in Champagne, Champagne Duval-Leroy has certainly established a reputation of producing the finest and most exquisite Champagnes in the world. Her portfolio of numerous international accolades include a Gold and three Silvers at the Mundus Vini, a Gold and a Silver for the Les Olympiades du Vin during the Vinexpo Bordeaux 2001 and an amazing win of two Gold and three Silver Awards at the International Wine Challenge during the London International Wine Trade Fair 2001.

website: www.duval-leroy.com
distributor: Crystal Wines & Spirits [www.crystalwines.com]
*for more information, please contact floraloh@crystalwines.com
 

Domaine Drouhin of Oregon – USA ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Laurent Gras, USA
At the heart of Domaine Drouhin Oregon’s 225-acre estate are the 85 acres of hillside vineyards in Oregon’s Red Hills, which produce two acclaimed Pinot noir cuvees and a very limited amount of Chardonnay. These vineyards share a nearly identical climate, latitude and aspect with their counterparts in France. These vineyards are also one of the few in the country to cultivate its own rootstocks, and propagate all of its own plant materials – meaning that everything planted on the estate is unique to the estate. Vintage after vintage, the Domaine Drouhin wines are greatly sought after, and continue to be acclaimed by critics and enthusiasts worldwide.

website: www.domainedrouhin.com
distributor: Hock Tong Bee Pte Ltd
* for more information, please contact clinton@pacific.net.sg
 
Jean Leon - Spain ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Xavier Pellicer, Spain
Jean Leon has made its name amongst the critics as "The Wine of the Stars." It has won numerous awards including the Excellence du Vin prize in France (1990), the Gran Medaglia d'Oro in Vinitaly (1999). Its Cabernet Sauvignon has obtained international recognition and its Chardonnay (1999) is considered by experts as one of the best of that variety in Spain.

website: www.jeanleon.com
distributor: Culina Pte Ltd [www.culina.com.sg]
* for more information, please contact zainal@culina.com.sg
 
Joseph Phelps - USA ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Suzanne Goin, USA
Joseph Phelps Vineyards are located in Spring Valley near St. Helena. It proudly features Insignia, an artful blend of the high quality Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux grape varieties from different complimentary vineyard locations. Phelps’ collection of wines also includes an innovative line of Rhone-style wines, as well as, a dessert wine made from Johannesburg Riesling (produced only during certain years).

website: www.jpvwines.com
distributor: Dapis Pte Ltd [www.dapis.com.sg]
* for more information, please contact dapis@singnet.com.sg
 
Maison Joseph Drouhin of Beaune – France ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Yves Mattagne, Belgium
Located deep in the heart of Beaune, Maison Joseph Drouhin is uniquely placed to uphold the true Burgundian style. Joeseph Drouhin artfully balances traditional and modern techniques of winemaking and vineyard management. Since 1880, Maison Joseph Drouhin has built a reputation for wines that primarily reflect their individual terroir and vintage. Faithfully preserving the authentic individuality of each appellation, the Drouhin firm constantly strives for wines of breed, finesse and elegance.

website: www.drouhin.com
distributor: Hock Tong Bee Pte Ltd
* for more information, please contact Sales@CornerStoneWines.com.sg
 
Montes Winery - Chile ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Mauricio Guerrero Cruz, Chile
Montes was founded by four partners with many years of experience in the art of winemaking and the wine trade. They carry the firm belief that there is a niche for premium Chilean wines. Their phylosophy from day one has been to only produce top quality wines.

website: www.monteswines.com
distributor: Crystal Wines & Spirits [www.crystalwines.com]
*for more information, please contact floraloh@crystalwines.com
 
Salomon Undhof - Austria ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Eyvind Hellstrom, Norway
The Salomon Undhof is remarkable in many ways. Fritz Salomon was one of the true pioneers of dry wines in Austria. The first to import Pinot Blanc to Austria, he was also the first to export his wines to the USA, where they are highly regarded today.

website: www.undhof.at
distributor: Oaks Cellar [www.oaks.com.sg]
* for more information, please contact sally@oaks.com.sg
 
Torbreck - Australia ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Wong Kam-Yau, Thailand
Torbreck has received worldwide acclaim for its great and unique wines. They are an impressive mix of Australian flavours with textures that are atypical of wines from the northern Rhone.

website: www.torbreck.com
distributor: Vinum Fine Wine Merchants [www.vinum.com.sg]
* for more information, please contact jaset@singnet.com.sg
 
Wines from Wachau - Austria ~ Paired with the cuisine of Masterchef Yan Yeung, Australia
The Austrian Wine Marketing Board will be showcasing four of their finest wineries at the World Gourmet Summit 2004 - including F.X. Pichler, Hirtzberger, Knoll and Prager.

website: www.winesfromaustria.com
distributor: Indoguna Pte Ltd [www.indoguna.com.sg]
* for more information, please contact stephanielim@indoguna.com.sg