Wine & Dine at Hyatt Regency Delhi

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Valentines_day_romantic_dinner_1 — The Wine & Dine Special Menu at Hyatt Regency.

The evening began with Parmesan crème brulee and white truffle oil accompanied by
Luna Argenta Brut. A perfect combination of salty Parmesan and smooth, fruit-driven Brut.

Valentines day romantic dinner proposal 2 — Bloggers’ Table at La Piazza, Hyatt Regency New Delhi

Valentines day wine romantic dinner proposal 3 — The Four Gentlemen who kept us company…

*Warm asparagus veloute, caramelized onion soup with Vila Antinori bianco wine*

Soup with wine? That’s an odd combination. However, the classy Vila Antinori Bianco with its grassy noted proved to be a good companion to asparagus’ strong flavours. Coming from a warm region of Italy, the wine has that ripeness. Caramalized onions bring in desirable sweetness to the palate.

Valentines day romantic dinner proposal 5 wine — Tuna tartar, celery, herb, red wine reduction accompanied by Blackstone chardonnay.

This was our favourite dish of the evening. A concoction to fish, celery and herbs, it is juicy and rich in flavours. So a heavy and rich wine would complement the dish, explained sommelier Viraj. Blackstone Chardonnay was therefore his choice for wine. Tasting notes: luscious peach and lemon, with stone fruit notes and vanilla aromas coming from American oak.

Valentines day romantic dinner proposal 6 wine — Mushroom stuffed tortellini, brown butter sauce accompanied by Bertani Valpolicella.

I am not a big fan of mushrooms but this dish was an exception. The dish has subtle flavours so a wine with low tannins is desirable. Bertani Valpolicella is a cold-climate wine and therefore not too ripe. Its acidity is slightly on the upper side but apt to go along well with the dish. I love the light red colour of the wine as much as I like its taste. Tasting notes: dried cherry and cranberry.

Valentines day romantic dinner proposal 7 wine — Oven roasted pork, tenderloin, potato gnocchi accompanied by La Braccesca, Italy.

Now, this pairing had us all confused. Or perhaps the combination was a little dry for our liking. The wine from Tuscany, it has higher tannin and therefore more dry. It is richer and heavier than Bertani Valpolicella. The taste, although not disagreeable in itself, left us wanting for something more saucy to beat the dryness.

Vegetarians have an option of choosing Braised baby fennel, parmesan scented potato mash, sautéed mushroom instead.

The evening came to an end with Chocolate shell, white chocolate mousse, marinated strawberry, rum sauce.

Overall, it was a delectable meal and a well hosted evening by Hyatt Regency. We recommend a meal here with your loved one for celebrating Valentine’s Day but of course, it is excellent for anyone who loves to wine and dine!

Meal for two: Dinner menu at Rs 3,900 plus taxes per person (Rs 3,500 for Hyatt Club Members)