HOT Magazine April 15, 2015 | Page 31

Putahracsa and Casanova Wines, Welcome to our Passion Dinner A very special wine dinner was held at the Putahracsa’s Oceanside beachfront Restaurant On April 1st. Even though it was on a date known as April’s Fools Day, the Putahracsa’s Executive chef Khun Wittawat wasn’t fooling around when he prepared seriously delicious dishes to the delight of all those who attended. The five courses that were served were each expertly paired with a wine from the Casanova vineyards of Talca, Chile. Four generations of the Casanova family have worked the family business started by Eliseo Casanova at the end of the 19th Century. Guests were treated to hearing where and how the wines are produced from Hugo Casanova, great grandson of the founder, who was in attendance. The evening started at the Mondo Vino wine bar across the street from Oceanside for Aperitif’s and Canapé’s while conversing with friends, new and old. Once moved and seated guests were treated to an appetizer of Crab Maki consisting of fresh crab, avocado, and tomato with a cucumber dressing. This was paired with a Hugo Casanova “Reserva” Sauvignon Blanc 2012. Next from the kitchen came a Scallop and Prawn dish with spiced lentil’s served “Romesco style”. This dish was paired with a Casanova “Antano Reserv” Chardonay 2012. Following the seafood theme guests were treated to Lobster Bolognese, stuffed in a Pacheri pasta. Poured with this course was a Casanova “Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon 2013. The main course offered a choice between a Beef Fillet “Piedmontese Fassona” or King Mackerel, both baked with herbs and bread crumbs. Wine pairing was a Casanova “Founder’s Reserve” Don Aldo 2010. Desert ended this gastronomical delight with guests served a Crispy AOC Goat cheese accompanied by tomato jam and sour dough chips which was enjoyed with a Casanova “Antono Reserve” Carmenere 2012. It is not often that Putahracsa puts on a wine dinner but when they do it is seriously good and deserves not be missed. Putahracsa Hua Hin  Hugo Casanova wines are available from M