Wine 101 with Planet Grapes

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I am not a stranger to wine nor do I consider myself a wine connoisseur. I enjoy wine as during Christmas and New Year’s we would celebrate by opening a bottle or two at midnight. We hardly can afford the branded types but we get what we can afford. This tradition grew on me that now that I live independently on my own, I ensure that special occasions deserve a cold bottle of wine. I remember celebrating my birthday over pizza and wine with a good friend.

FTW! Blog, Planet Grapes Cebu, #032eatdrink, media launchPlanet Grapes has finally landed in Cebu. Opening its doors to the public last October at the new wing of the Ayala Center. Poised to take the next generation of wine drinkers to a new level and help them evolve into wine lovers. The tagline “Wine without the drama”, speaks volumes to those who are well-versed in identifying and enjoying honest, high-quality products with integrity. The barrage of advertisements from various media outlets, the influx of additives in our food and the unnecessary features in gadgets have taught us that less is more in many ways.

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I was invited to a closed Media Launch of Planet Grapes a few weeks ago. Armed with my trusty camera, a pen and myself on high heels and jeans I felt rather underdressed mingling with other media personality. I met a good friend of mine Jessica from Sunstar and we took the journey together as we learned about the different varieties of wine.

Planet Grapes Owner Romy Sia said, “The serendipitous discovery of pairing food with wine is what Planet Grapes is all about.”


We were given a tasting menu and the lineup looked wonderful. 
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The White Plate was paired with Nuevo Mundo Sauvignon Blanc 2011, L’escargot Chardonnay 2011 and Joel Gott Riesling 2011.

Thai-Spiced Crab Cakes
Quail Eggs
Squid Balls
Chicken Isaw
Fried Oyster Mushrooms
Danggit

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The Red Plate perfectly paired with the trifecta of red wines: Ventura Pinot Noir 211, Cartlidge & Brown Merlot 2009 and Nuevo Mundo Carbenet Savignon 2011.

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BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
Rib-eye Steak
BBQ Garlic Chicken Wings
Penne Putanesca
Salted Egg Rice
Beef Tapa
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And for the cherry on top: the Sweet Plate paired with the most fragrant varietal – Crane Lake Gewurstraminer 2011
Crème Brulee
Bite-sized Turon

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Planet Grapes introduces guests to wine through events, wine tastings and more. They make wine fun by turning it into an experience that everyone is invited to enjoy. In 2014, Planet Grapes in McKinley Hill, Taguig hosted an Anti-Valentine’s Day party, a Hallowine event, and numerous food and wine pairing classes. 
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With a state-of-the-art Enomatic dispenser in all their branches, visitors can also try different wines for as low as PHP60. It’s an excellent place to discover what you enjoy, then grow and evolve from there, with no judgment, no stress and no drama.

Planet Grapes
Level 4 New Wing, Ayala Center Cebu
Contact Number (032)-266-0526

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