The Uruguayan Icon & Trailblazer - South America’s Best Kept Secret

Award: World's Best Vineyards 2022
Hosted by: Emilia Barabino, Export Manager
Date & Time: 12th June 2025, Thursday, 7pm
Venue: WAKANUI Grill Dining, 5 Straits View, Marina One West Tower #04-02

Perched near the coastline of the Atlantic Ocean, in the rolling hills of Uruguay’s Maldonado region, lies Bodega Garzón, a trailblazer redefining South American winemaking. With its breezy Atlantic influence, sustainable vineyard practices, and state-of-the-art winery – the first LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified winery outside North America – Garzón crafts wines of remarkable elegance and energy. The estate was founded with and continues to flourish under the guidance of Italian oenologist Alberto Antonini, former head winemaker of Antinori, a leader in the Super Tuscan revolution.

The convergence of Uruguayan heritage, culture and terroir, with bold, innovative and sustainable winemaking has earned it numerous accolades, pioneering a new era in Uruguay’s wine industry. Leading its repertoire of critically acclaimed wines is the brand’s icon wine, Balasto, named after the unique ballast soil of the region. Skilfully crafted, Balasto is a luxury red blend of Tannat, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Marselan, derived from parcels that yield the most pure and authentic expression of Garzón’s terroir.

Sink your teeth into this hearty menu from binchō-tan grill specialist WAKANUI Grill Dining, paired with Garzón’s sumptuous wines, and discover the beauty of Uruguay’s flagship varietal Tannat and more.

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Welcome Drink
Bodega Garzon Estate Viognier de Corte 2022

Tuna Tartare
yuzu soy marinate, pickled cucumber, wasabi yogurt, nori
Bodega Garzon Reserva Albariño 2022

Lamb Chop (2pcs)

WAKANUI spring lamb
Bodega Garzon Estate Tannat de Corte 2020
Bodega Garzon Reserva Marselan 2021

Canterbury Grass-fed Fillet (120g)

Bodega Garzon Petit Clos Tannat 2020

Lamb Wellington

Bodega Garzon Balasto 2018

Dessert
Chef’s Choice

*First come, first served. Tickets are non-refundable. Full payment is required to confirm your reservation.