Wine Degustation Night @ Grill 582, BEST WESTERN PREMIER Dua Sentral, Kuala Lumpur.

If you guys are looking for some cool place to meet and fete with buddies alike, Grill 582 makes one of the best candidate in town, which is strategically located at BESTWESTERN PREMIER Dua Sentral, at Jalan Tun Sambanthan. This flagship hotel under Best Western brand in Malaysia, offers guests a comfortable yet exclusive stay, suitable for both business as well as leisure purpose.

In conjunction with the latest launching of a new range of global wine collection at Grill 582, this eventful night also celebrates its first Wine Program that showcases the collaboration between Grill 582 with The Wine Academy. The wine and food affair evening are further enlivened with the opening speech by Roderick Wong, the founder of The Wine Academy, en routes by a cordial greeting by Ian Hurst, General Manager of BEST WESTERN PREMIER Dua Sentral of the tourism property with the rest of its distinguished invitees.

Mr. Ian Hurst is a very passionate person such that his affableness reaches out to anyone almost instantly, as he shares his marvelous insights garnered throughout his career in Asia, Malaysia particularly, while contemplating how much he enjoys and loves Malaysia warm culture, that he slowly develops a fondness towards our cuisine as well. A strong believer in gender equality, he believes that women could also achieve similar, if not better, wondrous milestones compared to their male compatriots. While we are enjoying the camaraderie session, he too reveals that the culinary skills of the inventive Chef Siti Arini Darsom, never fails to astonish him, as he enjoys his perfectly done Black Angus Beef Fillet.

On the other hand, Roderick Wong is another perceptive bon vivant who specializes in wine appreciation that also has an equal fare of insightful ideas to share with us. This humble wine connoisseur, whose favorite red wine is Felton Road Calvert Pinot Noir, is actually an innovative gourmet when it comes to food pairing as he reveals how he would usually bring along his own red wine when heading out for dim sum feast. Doesn’t sound like your cliché, but is the adventure and creativity that matters. I could absolutely see his points.

Subsequently, the wine and food affair officially kicks off with wine samplings as well as sumptuous food pairing from the Hotel's restaurants. We soon embark upon a journey of an array of gastronomic delights specializing in three influential cuisines offered by, namely Hugo’s on 6, Kembali Kitchen and Grill 582.

Hugo’s on 6

Definitely an ideal chill out spot for those who enjoy good food and drink with great music serenading. You may find both local and Mediterranean cuisines over here that has the capacity of 80 persons at one time.

Among the hors d'oeuvre that pampers our palates are Albondigas, Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad and Pizza Paraviccini.

Albondigas

Slow-cooked lean lamb meatballs in rich tomato sauce. Very tender and savory.

Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad

With red onion, cress and extra virgin olive oil. An exceptional and delightful finger bites, never knew that feta cheese could make such a good marriage with this juicy fruit.

Pizza Paraviccini

Fresh baked with homemade tomato sauce, green peppers, turkey ham, pineapple, button mushrooms, fennel seeds, mozzarella cheese and a good handful of black olives.

There are myriad of white wines available with the best recommended goes to the 2012 Miguel Torres Hemisfero Sauvignon Blanc that offers intense floral and fresh aroma, a fruity body and silky palate. Exquisitely engaging with its good acidic structure and amorousness hints of exotic fruits like passion fruit and grapefruit.

Or another Sauvignon Blanc series of 2011 Ohau Vineyards Woven Stone, that also offers smooth palate of great finesse with a long cheerful finish. Looks bright and agile in the glass.

Apart from the wide range of New Zealand wines, you could also have the Spanish winery 2012 Pares Balta Wine Blanc de Pacs. At a slightly lower alcohol percentage at 11.5%, it exudes a dry but pleasant aftertaste that is dominated by some refreshing fruity aroma.

Capturing bartender Syamil in action!

Kembali Kitchen

A restaurant that offers a touch of classic Kampung, that celebrates international flavors and local favourites in a chic, contemporary  yet warm atmosphere combined with soothing background music and perfect theatre-style lighting, a restaurant of the total sensory experience per se. It could accommodate up to180 pax each time.

Among the mouthwatering fare to tickle our taste buds are Nasi Kunyit with Chicken Rendang, Lamb Rogan Gosht and Gulab Jamun.

Nasi Kunyit with Chicken Rendang

Yellow rice with aromatically spiced chicken meat. Pretty unconventional but unique in this case as basmati rice is used instead of the usual glutinous rice. I find it pretty good and better textured as each grain of rice is thoroughly enriched with the fragrant spices.

Lamb Rogan Gosht

Slow cooked tender lamb with Indian spices.

Gulab Jamun

A candied and sweet Indian dessert.

Too bad, cocktails are not part of the selection as the night is meant to highlight wines savouring :)

Grill 582

Upon entering Grill 582, you would be greeted by the artsy and mystical-looking Wine Tree. Bearing the name as “The Wooing Tree”, it is a family owned single vineyard estate situated next to the town of Cromwell in Central Otage, New Zealand, which has been touted as the restaurant’s wine selection of the month.

Some relishing starters:

Tasmanian Ocean Trout with Baked Brussels Sprouts

Sweet and juicy meat.

Crème Brule

Not a big fan of crème brule, but this has smittened me surprisingly with its decadent creamy texture, enhanced by the flamed crusty layer of caramel.

A glass of Merlot to clear down your throat perhaps?

Cheers Patrick, and toast for many more endeavors and wondrous moment to come.

Or a glass of Hot Lemon Juice to subdue your redness after the indulgent moment with various wines. Thanks to genial Monica and Anne, that shares the effective tricks.

Ambrosial carte du jours are also available at this cosy restaurant that boasts itself with expertly grilled meats and fresh seafood that is set to impress you and your guests against the warm and grandeur setting.

One of the tantalizing menu would be “The Prime Rib” on Bone- 1824 Grain Fed Beef .

300gm Beef Rib served with grilled Portobello mushroom.

And what’s best to complement the fabulous night other than a bottle of the signature Fürstenfass Pheromon 750 from Weine Von Weinkellerei-Hohenlohe Furstenfass?

This Germany wine is a little carbonic, very light but sweet and fruity to taste. Love it!

  

Needless to say, the night has wrapped up fruitfully with splendid knowledge and perception unveiled from the newly met acquaintances. So, do hope to see you guys again; Martin, Patrick, Monica and Anne! Also many thanks to Mr Ian, Roderick and Iskandar Rejab, Restaurant Manager and Sommelier.

Location:

8, Jalan Tun Sambathan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

For dining RSVP via TABLEAPP please click here, or kindly contact:

1) Grill 582at +603 2272 8888 (ext 8786)
2) Hugo’s on 6 at +603 2272 8888 (ext 8926)

3) Kembali Kitchen at +603 2272 8888 (ext 8781)