Bangkok (Thailand) – August 29, 2018 (travelindex.com) – As an ambassador of French elegance, Sofitel combines its hotels with gastronomy and collaborates with renowned wineries. In each of our unique hotels, we showcase art and culture and allow our guests to discover the French way of life and wines from around the world.

Sofitel Wine Days is a series of special wine tastings and events held at Sofitel hotels worldwide. At the Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit, you can discover the brand-new 2018 edition of Sofitel Wine Days – a celebration of France's unique culture and winemaking heritage. From September 21st to October 31st, the traditional grape harvest season in France, this year's Sofitel Wine Days program offers an unparalleled experience.

This year, the wine season takes place around the wine boutique in the hotel lobby. There you'll find a tasting room, a wine cellar, a shop, and a tapas bar. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., a wine sommelier awaits you, ready to take you on a journey through the world's fantastic wine regions.

Starting September 26th, an industry evening will be held every Wednesday – the launch of an exclusive wine and cheese series for hoteliers and hospitality professionals. Each evening will feature selected new wines from countries such as Spain, France, Italy, Germany, and South Africa. Delicious cheese specialties and tapas will be served weekly to accompany the wines.

Every Wednesday from 7 pm to 9 pm for the price of THB 990 net.

On Saturday, October 6th, the Sofitel Wine Days program features two highlights. The wine fair, now in its fourth year, will take place from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the hotel lobby and wine boutique. New wines from Thailand will be presented by some of Bangkok's leading wine suppliers, including Valentines Wines, Vanichwathana, Wine Dee Dee, G Four, Teixca, BB&B, Wine Gallery, IWS, Italthai, and Wine Pro, as well as by food vendors Classic Fine Foods, Fresh Direct, and Jagota. Complimentary wine tastings will be offered in the afternoon, and the wines will be available for purchase at wholesale prices.

Saturday, October 6, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, free admission

The Sofitel Wine Days continue on October 6th with an oyster and wine evening from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Wine Boutique. Fresh Majestic, Utah Beach, and Marenne D'Oléron (Fine de Clair from Ireland and France) oysters will be served with carefully selected wines from Spanish, French, and South African wineries, including LePetit Cochonnet Pays d'Oc Grenache Rosé (France), Oude Kaap Western Cape Chenin Blanc (South Africa), Bodegas Piqueras Black Label Almansa, Syrah, and Monastrell (Spain), and many more. Saturday, October 6th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Price: 1,350 THB++.

On Saturday, October 20th, the hotel offers wine lovers an exciting opportunity: they can participate in an exclusive “Five Continents” dinner party, where carefully selected wines and food from around the world will be presented.

Chef Mark Hagenbach's menu features highlights such as smoked duck "Boerewors" with fried polenta, chanterelles, and a Chenin Blanc from the Bellingham The Bernard Series in South Africa, as well as Tasmanian lamb rump with peas, wild garlic, anchovies, and tomato tart, accompanied by a Shiraz from Mitolo Jester McLaren Vale 2016. Dinner and wines will be served at a long table for all 20 guests in the style of a traditional dinner party. The stylish décor of the Wine Boutique, combined with the first-class food and wines, guarantees an unforgettable and spectacular experience.

Saturday, October 20th, from 6:30 pm. Price: THB 2,100++ (Early booking recommended).

On Wednesday, October 31st, the Sofitel Wine Days season will conclude with a closing event where guest of honor Joan Carreras, Director for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, will introduce the DOMO brand and its philosophy, highlighting the amazing diversity of wines produced in the Spanish province of Valencia.

The selected wines will be served throughout the evening with artisanal cheeses. Wednesday, October 31, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Price: 990 THB net.

For bookings or further information, please contact [email protected]

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