ESQ is hosting a captivating evening titled Fire & Vine: Unveiling Volcanic Terroirs, where guests will enjoy a multi-course wine dinner event while exploring wines born from volcanic soils. The evening’s host, Luigi Celiento will guide guests through the distinctive terroir and flavours.
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During the evening, guests will embark on a journey of discovery, delving into the intricate influence of volcanic terrains on the nuanced profiles of wines spanning various regions. Enjoy a sensory adventure, relishing a meticulously designed five-course dining experience intricately matched with volcanic wines to elevate your palate.
The menu:
- Sydney rock oyster, sherry vinaigrette, shallot, wakame oil
- Swift Vintage 2013 – Brut Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Orange, NSW
1st Flight - White
- Kingfish ceviche, coconut cream, namjim, garlic chips, micro coriander
- Linguine alle vongole, water cress
- 2021 Szepsy ‘Madi’ Furmint Tokaj, Hungary
- 2021 Les Iles Blanc ‘Cyclades’ Assyrtiko, Monemvasia Greece
- 2021 Le Battistelle ‘ Roccolo del Duorlo’ Garganega, Soave Classico, Veneto – Italy
2nd Flight - Red
- Chicken supreme, mushroom volute, charred bitter lettuce, chervil
- Pork neck roulade, red wine jus, parsnip puree, confit onion
- 2021 Girolamo Russo ‘ A Rina’ Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Mount Etna, Sicily – Italy
- 2020 Suertes del Marqués ‘ 7 Fuentes’ Listán Negro, Tintilia Canary Island, Spain
- 2018 Antonio Caggiano ‘Vigna Macchia dei Goti’ Aglianico, Taurasi, Campania – Italy
Port Wine
- Valrhona white chocolate mousse, pistachio ice-cream& blood orange granita, rhubarb, crispy meringue
- NV Henriques & Henriques ‘Finest Medium Rich 5YO’ Tinta Negra Mole blend, Madeira, Portugal
- Where: ESQ, Level 2, QVB Sydney, 455 George Street.
- How much: Early Bird: $195 Final Release: $220
- Book here.