Six Senses Yao Noi Partners GranMonte Vineyards for Special Events in December

Six Senses Yao Noi Beyond Phuket will host Nikki Visootha Lohitnavy, Thailand’s only female graduated oenologist and viticulturist, daughter of GranMonte CEO and Managing Director, Khun Visooth Lohitnavy, representing one of Thailand’s premier wine growers - GranMonte vineyards.

Nikki will present her wines during several events at Six Senses Yao Noi Beyond Phuket.

Tuesday, 27th December 2011

Lunchtime – Thai cooking class with GranMonte wine pairing at The Chefs Table

Learn the secrets of the Six Senses Thai kitchen. Guests will be guided through 4 different dishes in the cooking school while sipping the wines of GranMonte. The subject of wine with Thai food is often a source of apprehension, with Nikki and the Six Senses Thai Chef team, the mysteries of pairing Asian food with wine will be dispelled. The wines served will be the 2010 Spring Chenin Blanc and the 2010 Heritage Syrah Viognier. This class is limited to 10 guests only, starting at 12 midday, and costs THB 4000 per person.

Pre-dinner – GranMonte “Reinventing Syrah – The Red wines of GranMonte” wine tasting at The Chefs Table

At 7 p.m. guests will be able to enjoy an informal wine tasting at The Chefs Table above the Dining Room. Nikki will introduce her GranMonte Syrah varieties, including 2011 Sakuna Rose, 2009 Heritage Syrah, 2010 Heritage Syrah Viognier, 2009 The Orient Syrah and 2009 Asoke Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah, accompanied by canapaes. A great way to start the evening before dinner. THB 1,000 per person.

Wednesday, 28th December 2011

Cocktail reception and wine dinner – The Dining Room

Nikki and Six Senses Yao Noi Beyond Phuket Executive Chef Anthony Reynolds have created a 4 course dinner with paired GranMonte wines with each course. The cocktail reception starts at 7 p.m. with canapés and 2011 GranMonte Sakuna Rose at The Chefs Table, followed by a 5-course set dinner in the Dining Room from 8 p.m. with GranMonte 2011 Spring Chenin Blanc, 2011 Sole Chenin Blanc Viognier, 2009 Heritqage Syrah, 2009 Asoke Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah, and 2011 Bussaba Sweet Chenin Blanc. THB 4,000 per person.

 GranMonte Wines

GranMonte gains its name from being beside Khao Yai – “big mountain”. Situated in the North East of Thailand, 2 hours from Bangkok, the GranMonte vineyard has firmly established itself as one of leading wine producers in Thailand. Located in the beautiful Asoke Valley, immediately beside the Khao Yai National Park, GranMonte vineyard has a unique microclimate ideal for the production of chenin blanc, tempranillo, cabernet sauvignon and shiraz grapes from the 20 hectare estate. The first grapes were planted in 1999. Production is currently approximately 50,000 bottles, but there are plans in place to rise this to 120,000 bottles in the future, with new wines set to join the list, including a sparkling wine.

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