Join the panel of Appetite wine experts in a round of blind tasting and evaluation of these wines at an exclusive wine dinner presented by Pasha’s culinary team. Thereafter, sit down to a sumptuous, multi-course Moroccan dinner served with a selection of fine wine. The results you contribute to this round of evaluation will be tabulated with the panel’s findings to identify the top three wines that will go on to win an award at the Appetite Wine Awards 2012. RSVP now for an evening of excellent gastronomy!

About Pasha 
Immaculately decorated with flair to create a trendy yet luxurious atmosphere of an elegant Moroccan-styled dining space, Pasha Restaurant offers authentic dishes prepared by Moroccan chef, Said Ibrahimi. You will enjoy cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients, organic herbs and spices. Traditional tagines and couscous will rise to new heights when served with outstanding levels of professionalism and warmth. Take your pick of a private dining room under historic archways, a table in the splendid dining area, or even outdoors along a quaint corridor between the hotel’s two buildings. Either way, expect to enjoy sublime food in whatever setting you desire.

Castello di Verduno Barbaresco DOCG Rabaia 2005
Richfield Brands $116
Aromas of black fruit, cherry, chocolate, dried orange peel, smoke, tar, burnt rubber and nail polish. Medium intensity with high tannins and alcohol; requires cellaring. Quite well-balanced with good purity and acidity.


Beni di Batasiolo Gavi DOCG Comune di Gavi Granee 2010
SUTL $38.95
Citrus, melon, lime, peach and stone fruit on the nose. Nice texture with medium to high acidity; good balance and vibrancy with delicate notes of crème fraîche. Good concentration, light and subtle.


Sella Lessona 2006
Ampelia $53
Mint, blackcurrant and black fruit with spice, pollen, lavender and floral notes. Dry entry with a juicy palate. Exciting and uplifting wine with characters of black pepper and a saline taste. Good length; enjoyable now.


Alois Lageder Pinot Grigio 2010
Pinnacle Wine & Spirits $55
Attractive floral notes with mandarin orange, lemongrass and mixed fruit aromas. Slightly dry on the entry, with good fruit intensity and ripeness. Nice volume with lovely concentration and some complexity. Elegant with some saline characters; good depth and quality.


Sottimano Barbera d’Alba Pairolero DOC 2007
Beam Global Asia $56
Red fruit, olive, balsamic, berries, liquorice, dark chocolate and tar characters. Rich and intense; quite juicy on the palate with medium-plus acidity. Firm and medium-bodied. Quite ripe, elegant and very bold.


Poderi Aldo Conterno Conca Tre Pile Barbera d’Alba DOC 2006
Beam Global Asia $71
Characters of prune, soy, coffee cake, fruitcake, watermelon seed and tar, with some balsamic kicking in. Youthful with delicate flavours, firm structure and tannins with medium-plus alcohol and acidity. Complex, rich and ripe.


Tenuta Sant’Anna Prosecco Extra
Dry NV
Vinicole Asia $40  
Lemon and citrus notes on the nose. Youthful, restrained palate; fresh and firm with good minerality and a moderate level of acidity. Fine bubbles, slightly toasty and stony. Touch of sweetness on the palate with a good, ripe, juicy finish.


Michele Chiarlo Nivole Moscato d’Asti DOCG 2010
Monopole $42  
Refreshing scents of crushed grapes, marzipan, lychee and gummy bears. Uplifting palate with good balance and a creamy mousse. Rather high acidity; easy-drinking and enjoyable.


Broglia Bruno Broglia 2010
Ampelia $45  
Citrus, tangerine and mandarin orange flavours with a touch of florals. Nice entry with good intensity; slightly voluminous with good fruit concentration and high acidity. Reminds one of a refreshing morning garden walk.


Elena Walch Gewurztraminer DOC 2010
Top Wines $56  
Very rich in lychee aromas, with some ripe stone fruit, rose water and burnt rubber. High acidity with a wide flavour spectrum and good texture. A little heavy and high in alcohol.

This exclusive wine dinner will be held on 8 March, Thursday from 6.30pm at Pasha (64 Aliwal Street). To be part of this experience, please send an email titled “RSVP: Appetite Wine Dinner — March” to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by 29 February, Wednesday, with your:

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The dinner is priced at $90 per person. Register early as seats are limited!