Indulgence – Taste of Western Australia’s Fine Wines and Cuisine on show at Bangalore
Fine wines & Gourmet Cuisine from the South Western Region of Western Australia showcased in Bangalore between December 8 to 18, 2010.
The South West Development Commission, Western Australia in partnership with The Australian Trade Commission, The Western Australian Trade Office and Bangalore based Avant Garde Hospitality Pvt Ltd organised the 10 day promotion. Titled Indulgence – Taste of Western Australia’s Fine Wines, Cuisine, Travel & Arts, the promotion featured premium products from South Western Region of Western Australia in Bangalore.
The promotions organised in Caperberry and Fava Restaurants, two critically acclaimed premium restaurants in Bangalore owned & operated by award-winning chef Abhijit Saha of Avant Garde Hospitality Pvt Ltd (AGH).
Gourmet Cuisine
Dennis Mifsud Celebrity Chef from South Western Region of Western Australia presented Gourmet Cuisine from the region. Dennis Mifsud is chef and part owner of the highly acclaimed Wino s Restaurant in Margaret River.
Fine Wines
The Gourmet Cuisines were paired with some of Australia’s finest wines from vineyards of Margaret River Valley – One of Australia’s premier wine regions.
A wide range of fine wine varietals ranging from Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling to Cabernet Merlot from the Vineyards of Flametree & Cullen Wines were presented at the promotion.
Internationally acclaimed winemakers Vanya Cullen and Cliff Royle, alongwith Dr Peter Thompson of Thompson Estates conducted an interactive Wine Master Class representing some of the best Gold Medal Winning Wines from Margaret River Valley.
Culinary Tourism Master Class
A Culinary Tourism Master Class titled “Innovations in Culinary Tourism Master Class” was presented as part of the promotions. Globally, tourism is changing from passive service provision to an active engagement with visitors, from the delivery of products to the provision of extra ordinary experiences. The Culinary Tourism Master Class presented by Jack Carlsen of Curtin University, Western Australia presented the culinary tourism options in Western Australia.
Western Australian Parliamentary Delegation
A 5 member parliamentary delegation from Western Australia led by Hon Mr Barry House, Member of Legislative Council, Western Australia and President of the Legislative Council participated at the promotion.
Speaking about the promotion, Michael Carter, Trade Commissioner, Australian Trade Commission based in New Delhi said that, “The promotion will be a unique experience for discerning consumers to savour the flavour of quality food and wines from the South Western Region of Western Australia; known for its gourmet cuisine and world class award winning wines.”
According to Abhijit Saha, award-winning chef and owner of Caperberry and Fava Restaurants in Bangalore, “Having the Indulgence Wine and Food Festival at Fava and Caperberry is in line with my vision of bringing exciting food and beverage experiences to our guests. The wine and cuisine I tasted during my visit to Western Australia were outstanding and I wanted our guests to experience the same”.
Sourcing & Partnership Opportunities with Australia
The Gourmet Food & Wine Promotion from Western Australia offers an excellent opportunity for professionals from the hospitality, food & beverage businesses to sample Australian seafood and wine, and explore opportunities for sourcing and offering Australian seafood and wine in their hotels, restaurant chains, etc.
For more information on accessing Australia’s supply capabilities across the spectrum of food and beverages, please email to utsavaustralia@austrade.gov.au