Wine trip at PB Valley and Granmonte

WINE TRIP AT PB VALLEY &GRANMONTE

BACKGROUND

Overview : PB Valley Khao Yai Winery is one of the finest

winery in Thailand located in the Khao Yai area

at 300 to 380 meters above the sea level.

In 1989 : PB Valley Khao Yai Winery was established on

a large piece of land with the total area of 320 hectares.

The Owner : Dr.Piya Bhirombhakdi (PB)

In 1994 : During the construction of the winery

Mr.Prayut Piangbunta was send to Germany under

Scholarship to study Viticulture and Oenology.

BACKGROUND

At the end of 1997 : He came back as a full time winemaker

and a winery manager when winery finished construct.

In 1998 : The first vintage of PB Valley began

under the supervision of Prayut Piengbunta.

They produced 3 varieties for 1998 vintage including

Shiraz, Chenin Blanc and Rose under “Khao Yai” lable .

In 1999 : the second vintage of PB Valley

was still under Khao Yai label but the quality was

much improved comparing to 1998 vintage.

BACKGROUNDIn 2000 vintage : the label was renamed to

“PB Khao Yai Reserve” and this year their first vintage,

Khao Yai Shiraz 1998 and Khao Yai Cheninblanc 1998

were selected to be serve at the royal gala dinner

for Chinese government members.

In 2002 : Khao Yai Reserve Shiraz 1999 was chosen

to be serve in flight on Thai Airways International

economic, business and royal silk first class.

In 2006 : another two product ranges

under Pirom as a premium and Sawasdee as a standard labels were

established.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Grape varieties : The following wine grapes are the main varieties

they use in production and some are upcoming classic varieties on trial

that have a lot of potential in near by future.

Shiraz or Syrah Tempranillo Dorn Felder

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chenin Blanc Colombard Muscat Blue

GENERAL INFORMATION

Winery : Khaoyai Winery established in 1997 with

an indoor operational area of 3,000 square metres

and considered as the most technologically advanced

and the largest winery in South East Asia.

From best selected equipment and

machinery imported directly from Italy

and Germany with capability of producing 600,000 bottles

of wine per year make us the leader in Thai wine industries.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Wine makers

* Chief Wine Maker : Mr. Prayut Piangbunta

* Wine Maker: Mr.

Joolpeera Saitrakul

GENERAL INFORMATION

Products

1. WINE

* Sawasdee Khao Yai Chenin Blanc 2009 and Shiraz 2008

* PB Khao Yai Reserve Rose´ 0 , Chenin Blanc 2009 and Shiraz

2008

* Pirom Khao Yai Reserve , Chenin Blanc 2009 and Tempranillo

2009

* Pirom Supremacy 2009 a hand selected Cabernet Sauvignon and

Dornfelder

GENERAL INFORMATION

Products

2. JUICE

100% fresh Grape Juice from Shiraz % Cabernet Sauvignon

Grapes

100% fresh Passion Fruit Juice

3.JAM

a variety of home made jam and marmalade

4. Other local products

GENERAL INFORMATION

Restaurant : Great Hornbill Grill Restaurant

GENERAL INFORMATION

Activitie

s

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location : 102/2 Moo 5, Mittraphap Road, Payayen, Pak

Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 30320

Contact information : Email : hospitality@pb-

partners.com

Phone : +66 36 226 415 or 416

Website :

http://www.khaoyaiwinery.com

Open hour : Sun – Thurs from 9.00 am – 8.00 pm

Fri –Sat from 9.00 am – 10.00 pm

BACKGROUND

Overview : The serene atmosphere and

beautiful surrounding of Asoke valley, with its yellow

blossom flowers that are special to this region of

Khao Yai National Park. The Granmonte estate and

its vineyard at 350 meters above see level and

in an area of about 100 rai (approximately 40 acres).

BACKGROUND

In 1999 : A boutique family vineyard and winery in

Thailand was established by the owners , Mr. Visooth and

Ms.Sakuna Lohitnavy.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Grape varieties : The wine grapes produced on their

arable land are of different varieties including :

Shiraz Tempranillo Chenin Blanc

Cabernet Sauvignon

GENERAL INFORMATION

Their table grapes come in many varieties with or

without seeds such as Muscat of Alexandria and

Hamburg, Thomson seedless, Perlette and

GranMonte seedless.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Wine Maker : Ms. Wisutha Lohitnavy

( Nickname :Nikki )

GENERAL INFORMATION

Products at ‘Montino’ shop : here you can purchase the

many products they have to offer such as their premium wines,

grape juice, jams, cookies and various other products. They also

provide free sampling of their wines, grape juice and even their

salad dressings.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Restaurant : Vincotto Restaurant

GENERAL INFORMATION

Activities

GENERAL INFORMATION

Location : 52 Moo 9 Phayayen Pakchong, Korat, Thailand

30320

Contact information : Email :

[email protected]

Phone : (66) 02 653 1522, (66) 081 838

4848 Website :

http://www.granmonte.com

Appropriated time to visit : October – May

WINE MAKING PROCESS AT PB VALLEY

There are 3 main grape varieties that PB Valley wine

makers use to produce wine as following :

Black Grapes : Shiraz or Syrah Tempranillo

White Grape Chenin Blanc

WINE TASTING

PIROM WHITE: CHENIN BLANC 2009

Appearance

Clarity: Very bright and pretty clear because it was fermented in only 12

months

Intensity of color: Not intense

Color: Very light gold color

Other observation: We have observed legs of wine which flew down very fast .

Nose

Intensity: Smell of wine is very intense of acidity

Aromas/bouquet: Apple, fruity, honey, grassy and vanilla


Palate

Dryness: Very dry

Acid: Very Strong of Acidity

Tannin: Very Strong of Tannin

Intensity of flavor: Not very intense

Flavor profile: very dry , high acidity and fruity flavor

Body: Light bodied whit wine

Length: Around 2-3 minutes

Finish: Not exceeding 1 minute


Conclusion

Maturity: This wine should take more time for maturity

Quality: Pretty good

Price: compare with the quality is alright


Details of wines

Producer: PB Valley, Khao Yai Winery

Vintage: 2009

Grape: Chenin Blanc

Country: Thailand

Region: Central

Alcohol: 13% per Vol

PB : ROSE 2009

Appearance

Clarity: Very clear body, very light

Intensity of color: Not intense

Color: Very light pinky color, light Ruby

Other observation: The legs of wine flew down pretty fast

Nose

Intensity: Not so intense

Aromas/bouquet: Fruity, Smell of Rose, Flowers

PB : ROSE 2009

Palate

Dryness: A bit of dryness

Acid: There is no acidity

Tannin: A bit of Tannin

Intensity of flavor: Very light and soft flavor

Flavor profile: Flowers such as rose, jasmine , orange blossom and fruits Strawberry,

litchi,etc.

Body: Light bodied wine

Length: Around 1- 2 minute

Finish: Not exceeding 1 minute

PB : ROSE 2009

Conclusion

Maturity: Good because we can experience from the taste of

this wine.

Quality: Pretty high quality

Price: The price is reasonable for this kind of wine.

PB : ROSE 2009

Details of wines


Vintage: 2009

Grape: -

Country: Thailand

Region: Central

Alcohol: 12 % per Vol

PB RED: SHIRAZ 2008

Appearance

Clarity: Pretty heavy color

Intensity of color: Pretty intense color

Color: Dark Ruby color

Other observation: The legs of wine is flew down not fast

Nose

Intensity: Very intense smell

Aromas/bouquet: Tobacco, Smoky, Butter, Spice, Black pepper, Oaked

smell

Palate

Dryness: They dryness is pretty medium.

Acid: A bit of acidity

Tannin: Very strong of tannin

Intensity of flavor: Pretty intense

Flavor profile: spice , smoky, oaked and acid flavor

Body: Medium bodied Red Wine

Length: Around 3-4 minutes.

Finish: Not exceeding 2 minutes.

PB RED: SHIRAZ 2008

Conclusion

Maturity: The maturity should take more time because the

taste and smell will be better.

Quality: Pretty good quality

Price: The price suit on wine quality.

PB RED: SHIRAZ 2008

Details of wines


Vintage: 2008

Grape: Shirraz or Syrah

Country: Thailand

Region: Central

Alcohol: 14 % per Vol

PB RED: SHIRAZ 2008

PIROM RED : TEMPRANILLO 2009

Appearance

Clarity: Very Dark color

Intensity of color: Very intense

Color: Garnet color

Other observation: The legs of wine flew down pretty slow.

Nose

Intensity: Very intense smell

Aromas/bouquet: Vanilla, Spice, Peppers

Palate

Dryness: Very dry

Acid: A bit of acidity

Tannin: A bit of tannin

Intensity of flavor: Very intense

Flavor profile: Spice and Vanilla, dry and a bit taste of tannin

Body: Full bodied red wine

Length: Around 3-4 minutes.

Finish: Not exceeding 1 minute.


Conclusion

Maturity: The maturity is appropriate to taste of wine.

Quality: The quality is so good.

Price: The price suits on quality of wine.


Details of wines


Vintage: 2009

Grape: Tempranillio

Country: Thailand

Region: Central

Alcohol: 12.5 % per Vol


WINE & FOOD PARING

Salmon Steak with Pineapple Sauce & White

wine The tastes of wine before paring with food are tannin, bitter and sour. The smell of wine is so strong.

When we pair white wine with food, all taste such as tannin, bitter and sour are softer than ever. The food can decrease strong smell of wine, while the wine can decrease fishy smell.

When we pair white wine with fruits such as watermelon : there is no sourness anymore but the sweetness come up instead sourness and pineapple increase the sourness of wine.

WINE & FOOD PARING

Tenderloin of Beef with PB brown onion

The tastes of wine before paring with food are bitter, tannin and sure. The smell of it seems like alcohol drinking but softer.

When I pair red wine with salad , the sourness of wine is still exist and salad can decrease the bitterness and tanninness.

When I pair red wine with my food, the bitterness is decreased by beef and I can taste the sweetness from red wine.

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WINE & FOOD PARING

Flame Grilled Smoked Pork Chop with Homemade Prune Sauce & Red Wine

The tastes of wine before paring with food are bitter, tannin and sour. The smell of

wine is so strong. When I pair red wine with salad ,

the sourness of wine increase while other

tastes such as tannin, bitter are softer and I can feel the sweetness of wine when I eat with vegetable and some fruits in Salad. When I pair red wine with my

food, all tastes are softer . My food and red wine can go together very well.

TRIP SUMMARY & OUTCOME

We enjoyed experiencing the Western Table Manner at PB Valley.

This gave us the ideas of how to drink wine and how to pair different

kinds of food with different kinds of wine. We also enjoyed tasting

wine and it made us to know that how each grape variety can make

the wine has different characteristics such as color, smell, taste ,etc.

We obtained the knowledge of how to cultivate and harvest grapes

in our tropical country. We also got the ideas of which grape

varieties suit on Thai weather, soil, climate,etc. such as Shiraz,

Chenin Blance and Tempranillo can grow very well in Thailand.

TRIP SUMMARY & OUTCOME

We obtained very useful knowledge of wine making process of both white

wine and red wine at Khao Yai winery. This gave us the ideas that the different

wineries have different process of making wine which depends on the wine

maker.

We also experienced the technique and strategy of PB Valley and Granmonte

of how can they produce a good wine. And how can they make theirs wine to

become a popular wine among Thai people and internal level as they can

proved from many awards they got from international wine association.

After we have tasted the different kinds of wine at PB Valley and Granmonte ,

we have as idea about our favorited wine. Finally, this trip make us have

strong faith in some phrase about wine that “Wine is Arts and Science”.

REFERENCE

http://www.facebook.com/pages/PB-Valley/119885384705450?sk=info

http://www.khaoyaiwinery.com/en/gallery.html

http://media.photobucket.com/image/Tour%20at%20Granmonte/

somme1996/Breifing.jpg

http://www.bangkokpost.com/food/wine/223430/fest-launches-a-vintage-year

http://www.granmonte.com/about1.htm

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Wine trip at PB Valley and Granmonte