Seoulsteve’s Wine of the Month Jan 2008
January 16, 2008
Come to South Africa! All this month, Seoulsteves.com readers have exclusive access to an incredible deal: A mixed Case of top quality South African wines from Pieroth Wines!
Although mixed cases normally require paying the full retail price, for this month only you can enjoy 6 different wines all for the discounted wholesale price!
To place your order simply contact Pieroth Wines at 02-711-9171, or email at: service@pierothwines.co.kr to arrange FREE delivery, OR come to the Kabinett Wine Bar in Itaewon to pick up your case directly! (Kabinett is located next to Itaewon Hotel)
Whites:
Pieroth Chenin Blanc: Aromas of juicy, ripe honeydew melon combined with peach and lychee are dominant. The taste reinforces the feeling of vivid and impetuously youthful fruit. (Retail: 23,000 Special Price: 14,950)
Grimont Chardonnay: Matured in barrique barrels, austere vanilla aromas are evidence of the perfect balance of oak aging with a scent of citrus that maintains the wines youthfulness. (Retail: 30,000 Special Price: 19,500)
Reds:
Grimont Merlot: Strong and spicy aroma, a whiff of liquorice and cedar followed by chocolate and cocoa flavors. Matured and mellow tannins, opulent body,fiery and intensive - a real Merlot. (Retail: 33,000 Special Price: 21,450)
Grimont Pinotage: This extremely popular Pinotage, which has been aged in French and American oak barrels for 12 months, has become an indispensable part of our wine program! (Retail: 35,000 Special Price: 22,750)
Grimont Cabernet Sauvignon: This Cabernet is full and deep with a strong tannin structure. A powerful, nourishing and long lasting red wine. It goes well with hearty meat dishes. (Retail: 34,000 Special Price: 22,750)
Grimont Shiraz: The taste of this Shiraz is uncomplicated, with well integrated tannins. Its strong, substantial body provides for a warm, well-balanced wine.(Retail: 35,000 Special Price 22,750)
Special mixed case of 12 bottles: 2 of each only 247,000won!!!
Possibly THE event of 2008 for cigar lovers
January 15, 2008
Willy Alvero (bio) single-handedly rebuilt the Cuban cigar market in Russia and Eastern Europe in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union. At a time when counterfeit cigars were actually preferred to the genuine article, Alvero established the world’s first international Cuban cigar education center in Moscow and created a whole new generation of aficionados simply through educating people about the art and craftsmanship that goes into Cuban cigars. Alvero is considered one of the most knowledgeable people in the world on the Cuban cigar, and 40 lucky people will get the chance to have dinner and a smoke with this icon of the cigar industry. Read more
KOBUS–Express Bus Lines Association–ONLINE, in ENGLISH!
January 12, 2008
Just stumbled upon this early this morning–on a completely random search of the internet. I figure that most of our readers don’t know about this, since i’ve been here for 6 years and i didn’t know about this.(unless i missed that memo that went out to all English speakers about the site :)
What does this mean for you? It means you can check the bus schedules without having to go directly to the bus station or without pestering your Korean friends. It also provides a supposedly 24hr English hotline.
SO, i present to you, KOBUS Go forth and discover!
Are you the best Hold’em player in Korea?
January 11, 2008
Today’s featured post is brought to you by Andrew “The Backdoor Nut” Lunde, fellow Expat in Korea who’s hip to the poker scene here in Seoul. Stay tuned for more posts from the Gamblin’ Man.
The Walker Hill Casino is currently running satellite tournaments to the 2008 World Series of Poker. Tournaments run on Sundays at 3pm for \110,000 won with one optional re-buy OR add-on. The tournament will award 50% of the money as prizes and 50% will be pooled into the World Series packages. Read more
Spicy’s Weekend Bucket List 1/10
January 10, 2008
If the weather keeps up like it is, it’s going to be hard to get to the ski resorts this Lunar New Years to enjoy some boarding. That being said, it’s still a bit too cold out to actually enjoy any outdoor activities, unless you head on out to the one of the many ice rinks the city and hotels have set up in the city. If you read my prior post about Tiger World—this could be a great weekend to enjoy the spa and pools. And, what the hell, if you feel like spending some time in some nice man made indoor snow, jump on in. I won’t hold you back.
This week there are a few things I highly recommend seeing and doing if you:
A. Have the time.
B. Have the cash.
C. Have the motivation.
1. Visit the National Museum of Korea’s exhibit: “White Tiger, the Guardian Deity of the West.”
2. Watch the Samsung Thunders take on the KT&G Kites @ Jamsil Arena. Tip-off at 3pm Saturday
3. Catch the opening weekend of 42nd Street—it’s the Broadway Cast too so it’ll be in English.
4. See and be seen this Friday @Club Circle in Apgujeong. Catch the YouTube clip here.
5. Take on the slots and the slopes at High 1 Resort in Kangwando–all aboard the High 1 Train!
Eat! Drink! & Be Merry…
