Jeannies pioneering book, asian palate, published in 2009, exploring asian food and wine pairings in 10 asian culinary capitals, won the gourmand award for best food and wine pairing book. Jeannie cho lee mw is an author, wine critic, judge and educator as well as the first asian master of wine. Visit her website jeannie cho lee where authentic asian cuisines and wines are celebrated together. Born in korea, jeannie has lived in hong kong since 1994.
Build the wine cellar of your dreams if only in your mind with a. With a mouthful of soup, i dont reach for my wine glass. Asian palate and jeannie cho lee tastings in hk youtube. Join us for the 100 burgundy book tour around the world. But about five to ten minutes after the soup has coursed through my system, i enjoy taking a sip of fullbodied red wine which instantly warms up inside my mouth. Jeannie cho lee born 1968 is a hong kongbased, koreanamerican wine critic, author, journalist, consultant, wine educator and master of wine, the first ethnic asian to achieve this accreditation. The celebrated oenophile reveals where she shops for wine and points us to specific restaurant dishes and wines that pair well.
Currently a professor at hong kong polytechnic university, where she helped launch the master of science program in international wine management, she is also a consultant for singapore airlines since 2009. Released in late 2009, lees first book asian palate won various international awards throughout 2010, and has been followed up with mastering wine for the. About jeannie cho lee jeannie cho lee is the first asian master of wine and one of the worlds foremost wine experts. The book went on to take home the best food and wine pairing book in. Her book won the gourmand award for best food and wine pairing book in the world. Writer, television host, wine critic, judge and educator jeannie cho lee became the first asian master of wine in 2008. Wine fraud and chinas wine revolution how had chinas entry into the wine industry, both as a.
Both books are in their second reprint and are available in english, korean and simplified chinese. This awardwinning book was written by jeannie cho lee, the first asian. Jeannie cho lee is the first asian master of wine mw and an awardwinning author, wine critic, judge and educator. Jeannie cho lee is the first asian master of wine mw and an awardwinning author, television host, editor, wine critic, judge and educator. Koreaborn, usraised and hong kongbased jeannie cho lee credits the release of her first book asian palate 2009 with starting the dialogue on wine pairing for asian food. Asian palate hardcover january 1, 2009 by jeannie cho lee author. May 02, 2015 her second book, mastering wine for the asian palate 2011, introduces a new set of asian wine descriptors for major grape varieties and wine styles.
Jeannie cho lee asian master of wine, professor of wine, hk polytechnic topic. Oct 31, 2019 jeannie cho lee mw is a wine writer, consultant, judge and educator from south korea, now based permanently in hong kong. For wine lovers of all budgets, this book will serve as a solid primer on the iconic region. Lee has succeeded in crafting a book for multiple audiences. West indian from the states of maharashtra, goa, gujarat. About me when i was a university student traveling through europe, a budding foodie in search of my next flavor discovery, i stumbled upon wine. Jeannie cho lee is the first asian master of wine mw, an awardwinning author, wine critic, judge, and educator. Herald interview wine master jeannie cho lee talks pairing. Dec 29, 2017 koreaborn, usraised and hong kongbased jeannie cho lee credits the release of her first book asian palate 2009 with starting the dialogue on wine pairing for asian food. Jeannie cho lee mw the hong kong polytechnic university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Asian palate as a concept is meant to add to this conversation, a perspective that has been missing in wine and food history. Her second book, mastering wine for the asian palate 2011, introduces a new set of asian wine descriptors for major grape varieties and wine styles.
Jeannie cho lee 90 releases mastering wine for the asian. My life has been devoted to discovering and sharing my love for wine, food and the arts, as essential elements of a life well lived. When i published my first book about wine and asian cuisine pairing in 2008, i was happy to use asian palate as its title. My tendency to be attracted to the big questions is probably why i was excited and thrilled to research the big question in wine. Mar 21, 2012 jeannie cho lee looked over the 18course menu at benu and reached for the wine list. This wonderful melting pot of cultures and cuisines can take something as simple as noodles and infuse it with wonderful spices such as turmeric, tamarind, chilli and galangal, resulting in a dish that is neither malay, indian nor chinese, but uniquely. Master of wine jennie cho lee recognized as a pioneer in her field and the first asian to be awarded the title master of wine, jeannie cho lee is a consummate professional who is passionate about living well, sharing her infinite knowledge and continuing to explore the meaning of asian palate. Asian palate is the ongoing multifacetted initiative of jeannie cho lee the only asian female who has achieved the coveted master of wine title and one of less than 300 in the world. In 2008, jeannie became the very first asianborn master of wine mw, and has since gone on to author several books, as well as helm both jeanniecholee.
Jeannies pioneering book, asian palate, exploring asian food and wine pairings in ten asian culinary capitals, won the gourmand award for best food and wine pairing book in the world in 2010 as well. Lees second book, mastering wine for the asian palate 2011, provides a fresh asian perspective, introducing a new set of asian wine descriptors. Feb 21, 2020 jeannie cho lee, the first asian to earn the title master of wine. There is a hint of stems on the otherwise attractively spicy and perfumed aromas of secondary red berry fruit nuances and sandalwood hints. Jeannie cho lee mw new bookmastering wine for the asian palatepremieres at galaxy macaulongawaited followup by resorts master of wine explores wine. I was humbled by the wine worlds complex language and an entire new realm opened up to me. A culture of bitter, savoury and textural foods means the palates of asian wine lovers differ greatly to those in the west. Herald interview wine master jeannie cho lee talks. Illuminating the greatest burgundy wines, the 100 burgundy invites readers to explore the regions seductive wines to create a dream cellar, from benchmark domaines to rising stars.
Jun 08, 2009 a culture of bitter, savoury and textural foods means the palates of asian wine lovers differ greatly to those in the west. Lees first book, asian palate was launched in november 2009. This summer master of wine jeannie cho lee 90 promoted the launch of her new book, mastering wine for the asian palate jeannie, who was born in seoul and is now based in hong kong, became a master of wine in 2008. In doing so, she joined fewer than 300 others with the title and became the first ethnic asian to earn the distinction. Her book asian palate won the 2009 gourmand award for best food and wine pairing book in the world, against 6,000 other books from 6 countries. Jeannie is currently a professor at the hong kong polytechnic university polyu where she helped to launch the master of science msc in international wine management program. Asian palate is the first of a twopart offering to include mastering wine focusing on mastering the language of wine, understanding the major grape varieties and becoming familiar with the key quality wine regions around the world. Jeannie cho lee, master of wine, wine editor for our hong kong and macaus best restaurants guide and the wine consultant for galaxy macau resort now introduces her second title, mastering wine for the asian palate following the success of her first book, asian palate, which won the gourmand awards best food and wine pairing book in the world in 2009, this new book is an. Released in late 2009, lees first book asian palate won various international awards throughout 2010, and has been followed up with mastering wine for the asian palate, released in 2001. Lees first book, asian palate, which explores wine and asian food pairings, was launched in november 2009. This second book of jeannie cho lee provides a fresh new asian. Jeannies pioneering book, asian palate 2009, which explores wine and asian food pairings, has won many awards, including the gourmand award for best.
Jeannies pioneering book, asian palate, exploring asian food and wine pairings in ten asian culinary capitals, won the gourmand award for best food and wine pairing book in the world in 2010 as well as the international association of culinary professionals iacp award and. May, 2011 master of wine jeannie cho lee, wine editor for our hong kong and macaus best restaurants guide, is the author of the hugely popular asian palate, winner of the gourmand awards best food and wine pairing book in the world. Jeannies first book, asian palate, won the gourmand award for best book on matching food and wine in the world in 2009. Master of wine jeannie cho lee selects her 100 most memorable burgundy wines detailing the domaines and highlighting the vintages with tasting notes. In february 2010, at the gourmand world cookbook awards, asian palate was awarded the best food and wine pairing book in the world. Jeannie cho lee mw the institute of masters of wine. Lee is also the creator and designer of the jeannie cho lee signature wine glass collection, which she launched in 2014 at the vinexpo. The author in 2008, jeannie cho lee became the first asian to. The book went on to take home the best food and wine pairing book in the world at the gourmand world cookbook awards in 2010. Created by jeannie cho lee, the first asian master of wine whether it is a chinese, thai, taiwanese or japanese meal, this handy food and wine wheel can help you pair fourteen different types of cuisines with wine. Mastering wine for the asian palate tatler hong kong. Mar 05, 2010 koreanborn jeannie cho lee, the only asian among the worlds 279 masters of wine, spent two years trying to puzzle out precisely that.
A contributing editor of decanter, she is also a professor at the hong kong polytechnic university, a columnist for robb report china and forbes, and has been a consultant for singapore airlines since 2008. Asian palate won the gourmand awards best food and wine pairing book in the world against nearly 6,000 other books from 6 countries in. Home new world development company limited official website. Build the wine cellar of your dreams if only in your mind. Herald interview wine master jeannie cho lee talks pairing for asian palate. Master of wine, jeannie cho lee, launches new book mastering wine for the asian palate at galaxy macau is your onestop shop for all macau travel. The mere thought of most asian soups and wine sloshing in my mouth together makes me cringe. In 2011 she unveiled her second book, mastering wine for the asian palate and introduced a new set of asian. Jeannie cho lee mw is a wine writer, consultant, judge and educator from south korea, now based permanently in hong kong. In singapore, it is hard to define where chinese or peranakan influence ends and where malay or indian influence begins. It was also shortlisted as one of four books considered for the andre simon award.
Later that year, she cohosted the wine program in vino veritas, which aired on the hong kong broadcasting network channel tvb pearl from october to december. Born in korea, jeannie has lived in hong kong since 1994, where she started her publishing career with financial. Jeannie cho lee master of wine talks about pairing asian food and wine at the korean launch of her book, asian palate. Pairing for the asian palate master of wine jeannie cho lee shares tips on what to drink with asian. Jeannie cho lee mw professor of wine the hong kong. Build the wine cellar of your dreams if only in your. Awards for jeannies books asian palate and mastering wine include the 2009 gourmand award for best food. Jeannie cho lee is an awardwinning author, television host, editor, wine critic, judge and educator. Jeannie cho lee born 1968 is a hong kongbased, koreanamerican wine critic, author. The first asian master of wine, jeannie is considered by many to be asias most respected authority on the subject. Although i wrote a book on the subject, when people ask me to define the asian palate, i offer an answer that is unsatisfying for many. Jeannie cho lee mw is an author, wine critic, judge and educator as well as. It recommends which wines complement local flavors and which wines to avoid. In 2009, jeannie was awarded the vinitaly international award for her contributions to the wine industry.
It also won the international association of culinary professionals award in wine, beer, or spirits and the organisation. In 2008, i became the first asian master of wine mw and since then, i have written two awardwinning. The only asiaborn master of wine, she covers the world of the grape on her asian palate hong kongbased website, focusing on what to drink with asian food. Born in korea and educated in america, she has lived in hong kong for more than 20 years.
Cult wines international 1995 drc romanee conti romaneest. Asian palate won the gourmand awards best food and wine pairing. Jeannie cho lee mw new book mastering wine for the asian palate. Jeannie cho lee forbes, decanter, forbes japan journalist.
Asian palate won the gourmand awards best food and wine pairing book in the world against nearly 6,000 other books from 6 countries in 2009. Jeannie cho lee mpp 00 is probably asias most respected authority on wine. At gaggan, the restaurant based in bangkok, thailand, that has been number one for three years in a row at asias 50 best restaurants, the entire 25course menu is provided as an emoji with simple explanations besides it, such as eggplant cookie, turnip taco, yogurt explosion. Master of wine jeannie cho lee pairs asian cuisine and wine at the grand hyatt hong kong. Jun 30, 2011 master of wine, jeannie cho lee, launches new book mastering wine for the asian palate at galaxy macau is your onestop shop for all macau travel. Jeannie cho lee, the first asian to earn the title master of wine. Jun 28, 2011 jeannie cho lee, master of wine, wine editor for our hong kong and macaus best restaurants guide and the wine consultant for galaxy macau resort now introduces her second title, mastering wine for the asian palate. Jeannie cho lee is the author of the 100 burgundy 0. A year later, when i launched my website, i also called it asian palate. The first asian to be awarded master of wine, jeannie is a wine critic, judge, educator and awardwinning author of asian palate. Octoober 2, 2019 the 100 burgundy book tour four seasons hotel assouline boutique new york. Jan 01, 2009 buy asian palate by jeannie cho lee isbn. I am lucky enough to have turned a passion into a profession.
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