In December 2015 I was lucky enough to be invited to attend a White Truffle Dinner at the Tower Club Singapore that was arranged by the Tower Club’s Executive Chef, Frank Kilian. As the meal was going to be something special we had to “push the boat out” yet again, and we most certainly did!

The view from the Tower Club, which is on levels 62 – 64 of the Republic Plaza in Raffles Place Singapore, is pretty good and always adds to the night.

The Food

The Menu

But first the reason we were there, the White Truffle!

White Truffles usually sell for around €4000 per kilo retail, so this one was worth a bit! Guessing it weighed about 200 – 300 grams.

Starter

Confit Tuna with Onion Marmalade and Soubise

White truffles just added to this great starter!

Second Course

Torched Veal Tenderloin with Truffle Mayo, Celeriac and Herbed Dust

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Pasta

Tagliatelle

Freshly shaved white truffles with any pasta is always good, this was even better, it was excellent!

Main Course

Spanish Pork Loin with Sweet Corn Sorfito, Pork Lardo and Fondant Potatoes

Enjoyed this dish immensely, always enjoy a good pork loin. The different textures and flavours made this one of the highlights of the night. Not enough truffles though!

Cheese

Mont dor Cheese with Pear and Croutons

Had never had Mont dor Cheese before and enjoyed it. Very different experience to what I was expecting

Dessert

The Mystery Dessert!

This was whipped up by Chef Frank when he found out that we had a dessert wine, especially a Klein Constantia Vin de Constance. Not bad for no notice and no one around to help, as it was a bit late by this time so the kitchen was closed!

Thanks Frank!

The Wine

wdt_ID	Wine	Photo
2	Arlaux Premier Cru Brut Grande Cuvee Vintage: NV Region: Champagne, France Varietal: 60% Pinot Meunier, 40% Chardonnay/Pinot Noir Alcohol: 12.5% Have had this a few times now and have always enjoyed it. A good go to for bubbles, not overly expensive but still a high quality NV Champagne
3	Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut Vintage: NV Region: Champagne, France Varietal: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay Alcohol: 12%
4	Felton Road Vintage: 2011 Region: Bannockburn Central Otago, New Zealand Varietal: Chardonnay Alcohol: 14%
5	Tyrrell's Wines Vat 47 Vintage: 2008 Region: Hunter Valley, Australia Varietal: Chardonnay Alcohol: 12.5% A good example of what Aussie Chardonnay should be, not over powering on the nose or palate. Still developing, should evolve into a great wine in few more years.
6	Giaconda Vintage: 2001 Region: Beechworth, Australia Varietal: Pinot Noir Alcohol: 13.5% Format: Magnum My contribution to the night, still very youthful. Surprised a lot of people that it was a Pinot, lots dark fruit and berries, balanced with a long finish. Even though it was in a magnum it disappeared way to quickly. Definitely one to add to the must have again list.
7	Gambert de Loche Hermitage Vintage: 1995 Region: Rhone Valley, France Varietal: Shiraz Alcohol: 13% Lots of fruit, nice balance, elegant tannins, long finish.
8	d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Vintage: 2006 Region: McLaren Vale, Australia Varietal: Shiraz Alcohol: 14.5% Way too young, but still a good drop. According to some experts the peak of this wine maybe 2030.
9	Domaine Henri Boillot Volnay Vintage: 2007 Region: Volnay Burgundy, France Varietal: Pinot Noir Alcohol: 13% Great deep colour, a balanced wine with fine tannins and an enjoyable long finish!
10	Domaine Joseph Voillot Les Rugiens Pommard 1er Cru Vintage: 2007 Region: Southern Rhône, France Varietal: Pinot Noir Alcohol: 13% A very structured, balanced wine, nice nose, long finish. Enjoyable!
11	Klein Constantia Vin De Constance Vintage: 2005 Region: Constantia Western Cape, South Africa Varietal: Muscat de Frontignan Alcohol: 12.3% What a great wine, my first sticky from South Africa and will not be my last. Love the golden colour, great nose, balanced acid with a long finish. Can't wait to have this again.