We had a particularly successful introduction to the "Classic in the Alps" weekend in the breath-taking scenery of the Kitzbühel mountains. Elina Garanča, mezzo-soprano, and friends presented for the sixth time a programme of classical music in the Steinway Salon of the Kitzbühel Country Club.

TopSpirit representative Thomas Breitwieser, who holds a Sommelier Diploma and is a wine expert graduate, described the high-end champagnes and wines. He took us on a tour through the evening through Champagne, California, Provence, Bordeaux, and Portugal.

The wines tasted were:
- Champagne Louis Roederer Brut Premier (Magnum)
- Château Romassan Rosé 2016, Domaines Ott, Provence
- Quartet Rosé, Roederer Estate, Anderson Valley, California
- Louis Roederer ‘Édition Phillippe Starck’ Brut Nature 2009

The very special dinner was presented by Reinhard Brandner, Executive Chef of the Kitzbühel Country Club, and his team.

MENU

Hot and cold tuna maki, ginger, mango salsa
“Stunden-Ei”, celery puree, foie gras, truffle jus
Leek salad "Zanzibar", lacquered quail breast
Chanterelle cream soup

Lobster, champagne risotto, crustacean foam

Cheese dumplings, apricot sauce, marzipan ice
Lemongrass creme brulée, raspberry, baked praline
Peach Melba

WINES

Louis Roederer Vintage 2012
Château de Pez Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel 2010, Saint-Estèphe
Ramos Pinto White Port

According to a unanimous vote, the OMGD Champagne Tasting 2019 will take place on Friday of the "Classic in the Alps" weekend in the Kitzbühel Country Club.

Werner Scheibenpflug
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