Showing posts with label Meat & cheese boards Penang. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Meat & cheese boards Penang. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Georgetown Wines Penang

Georgetown Wines Penang
19-19A Lebun Leith, George Town, Penang, Malaysia
Phone: 04-262 1011

Hours:
Monday-Thursday                5PM-12AM
Friday-Saturday                      5PM-1AM
Sunday                                   5PM-12AM

Happy Hour:
5PM-8PM
Buy 1 get one free (glass) 20rm house reds and whites 
2 bottles for 100rm house reds


What was once a horse stable is now no more; let's face it, wine smells much better anyway!  Located in the bustling area of George Town, this pretty little wine lounge has kept its' rustic charm.  Something old, something new, something complex, or even bottles that are rare and very few; is what to expect out of the cellar.  


GeorgeTown Wines
To the left is their wine bar
To the right is their fine dining area
Both locations have a 2nd floor

A view of  the wine bar


Cheese boards, meat boards, finger food, and much more; whatever dish you choose the staff at GeorgeTown Wines can recommend the perfect food and wine pairing, or you can take a walk through the wine cellar and let your imagination run wild.


The 2nd floor of the wine bar is the perfect place to sit back and relax with a glass of wine in your hand. 


The house reds are kept in a wine preservation machine to ensure that each glass is as fresh as the last.


Whites by the glass are vacuum pumped to guarantee freshness.
 Happy hour started off with glasses of buy one get one free (Semillion Sauvignon Blanc) blends from Australia.



House reds also apply to the happy hour special.
I gave the Eye Spy Yarra Ridge Australian Shiraz a try...simple description...dark berries and barn yards! The  description is almost fitting for what this building was long ago. 


I did not give this bottle a try, but was told this red was more on the sweeter side.



There is no wine list here so take a walk through their wine cellar to choose your wine.
 If you are feeling a bit muddled, the manager here is well versed in the wines on offer, and is always happy to help customers find a bottle according to their budget and taste.



Snapshots of the many bottles available at GeorgeTown Wines.

Spanish Wines
Ahhh Bordeaux there you are 
California Reds

A few famous producers from the Napa Valley, and the many awards attached to these beautiful bottles.
Prêt à Boire
AU SOMMET
AMUSE BOUCHE
Stags' Leap


A nice little selection of some whites from  Burgundy

An afternoon is always better with a bit of rose


 Alsace, located in northeastern France, just across the Rhine River from Germany, supply beautifully expressive and aromatic white wines such as Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, and Gewürztraminer.
Alsatian whites are definitely my go to wines; they make the perfect pairing partner with spicy Asian cuisine.



A little bit of bubbly is always a wonderful party starter, and a great tool to lift one's spirits.  


Tuesday, March 22, 2016

The Wine Shop Penang, Malaysia

The Wine Shop Penang (George Town Location)
No.11a &15, Lintang Burmah 10250 Penang, Malaysia
Phone:04-226 1824

Hours:
Monday-Saturday 9AM-1AM

Happy Hour Discount 12-8PM 15% off all bottles~ excluding house wines




The first time I walked into The Wine Shop I felt like I was a kid in a candy store. The Wine Shop boasts a vast array of wines, meats, and cheeses. Shops with fine wines, fromage, and charcuterie are not easy to come by in Penang...and even more importantly...with a decent price tag. Bottles here start at around 60rm. 
The wine room where you can choose bottles may be intimidating if you do not have much wine knowledge. 
 You can try a varietal tasting, trying Chardonnays from Burgundy, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, etc...
Or a side by side variety of varietals tasting while sticking around the same vintage date
Whites: Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Viognier, Chardonnay, etc....
Reds: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, etc....



Maybe you are a fan of Australian Shiraz, but always stick with the same region. Do a side by side tasting and try to see if you can tell the difference in the variety due to where it is being grown.

 From The Wine Shop's wine dispensing machine I picked a Clare Valley 2013 Shiraz from Australia, and a Australian Shiraz from Heathcote 2013. Both displayed different aromas! The Clare Valley displayed faint hints of blackberry and baking spices, while the Heathcote Shiraz's nose was pronounced with intense aromas of lush black fruits, black pepper and pine needle.



In this tasting I chose two different white varieties, a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, and a Australian Viognier, both around the same vintage. 
The scent of these varieties are obviously different, but the fun part comes from feeling the difference from the mouth feel when tasting the wine. Give it a try and see which do you prefer...the high acid refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, or the full bodied velvety soft and creamy Viognier. 


1st floor of The Wine Shop


The 2nd floor is broken into 2 separate rooms



The Wine Shops's house wine is always changing, what you try one week will be different the next.



The Wine Shop offers a huge selection of wines from the old world and new.
You'll find bottles from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, & Portugal
As well as, Argentina, Chile, California, New Zealand, Australia, & South Africa


Here's a look at some of the bottles you'll find.






Pinot Gris & Gewürztraminer from Marlborough New Zealand! I'll have to try these bottles next time.











Request a card for the wine dispensing machine, add credit to it, and start tasting. 
There are 3 different sizes for pours, and the wines available in the dispensing machine are always changing. If you see something interesting and want to give it a try before dedicating to a bottle do it! Or else you might not see that bottle in the machine again for some time. 







Order cheese and meats by platters or by grams.  Even though the prices are stated by 100g, you are welcome to order below that amount.  


Cheese, meat, and wine always puts a smile on my face.

Meats 

Salami Napoli                                                  16rm/100g
Salami Ungherese                                            16rm/100g
Salami Milano                                                  16rm/100g
Salami Ventriciana Spicy                                 21rm/100g
Salami Goose                                                   28rm/100g
Salami Varzi                                                    32rm/100g
Salami Felono                                                  28rm/100g
Salami Finocchiano                                         21rm/100g
Salami Contadino                                            26rm/100g
Speck                                                               22rm/100g
Gammon Ham                                                 18rm/100g
Prosciutto Di Parma                                        33rm/100g
Jamon Iberico                                                  35rm/100g
Iberico Bellota                                                 55rm/100g
Serrano Ham                                                    25rm/100g
Adobado Bacon                                               14rm/100g
Moriadella Francesca con Pistachio Nut         18rm/100g
J.V Garlic Sausage (6pcs)                                35rm/100g
J.V Beddar w/Cheese Sausage (6pcs)              35rm/100g
J.V Hot Links Sausage (6pcs)                          35rm/100g
J.V Smoked Bratwurst (6pcs)                           35rm/100g
J.V Cooked Bratwurst Sausage (6pcs)              35rm/100g
J.V Beer Brat Sausages (6pcs)                          35rm/100g



Cheeses

Gogonzola                                                        16rm/100g
Parmiggiano Reggiano                                    26rm/100g
Manchego                                                        23rm/100g
Manchego Rosemary                                       25rm/100g
Murcia Al Vino                                                24rm/100g
Mahon Cheese                                                  24rm/100g
Valdeon                                                             21rm/100g
Stilton Blue                                                       30rm/100g
Cabrales                                                            21rm/100g
Queso De Murcia Curado                                 24rm/100g
Ibores Matured                                                  19rm/100g
Cheddar Smoked Applewood                           27rm/100g
St Albray                                                           39rm/100g
St Paul                                                               20rm/100g
Isigny Ste Mere French Brie                             24rm/100g
Stilton Cranberries                                            33rm/100g
Rocinante Goats Cheese Red Wine                  24rm/100g
Rocinante Goats Cheese Paprika                      24rm/100g
Iberico Semi Cured                                           20rm/100g
Grana Padano                                                    18rm/100g







Enjoying a little Heathcote Shiraz, and Speck



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