Spring Valley Vineyard

In celebration of Washington Wine Month, join Spring Valley Vineyards' winemaker, Serge Laville, as he explores a selection of his wine portfolio paired with Southeast Asian cuisine on March 19th, at 6PM, at Wild Ginger in Seattle. $95 for the night, not including tax of gratuity - space is limited, call 206.623.4450 to make a reservation 

Spring Valley Vineyards is one of Washington's few true estate wineries, and produces a family of highly acclaimed, estate grown and bottled wines from the land that the Corkrum and Derby families have farmed for over a century. 

valentine wine pairings

Love comes in many varieties, with an even more abundant variety of ways to express it. On a day dedicated to all forms of love - Valentine's Day - we'd like to help you pair your expression of love with a few of the wine varietals we love. 

If this Valentine's Day you plan on sharing your feelings with a crush, we recommend doing so while drinking a glass of something exciting - Procesco. The evanescent bubbles tingling your mouth will be reminiscent of the exciting feeling you get right before telling your crush what you think of them. Surprising and exhilarating, each sip of Procesco will be fresh and lively. 
Selection from Wild Ginger's wine list:
Case Bianche Procsecco Superiore Extra Dry, NV, Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Italy 38

For the frisky Valentine's date established on a not-too-serious mindset, we recommend a cheerful Beaujolais. With a playful bubblegum character, Beaujolais is juicy and fun with no bitterness. 
Selection from Wild Ginger's wine list:
Trenel Chermette, 2011, Beaujolais, France 48

Spending your first Valentine's Day together as a couple? We say pick a light and exciting wine that has the potential to last for years, but can be shared in this moment. We recommend a charming and robust Pinot Noir. With a supple and bright personality, Pinot Noir will pair beautifully with the hearty possibilities of the blooming future.  
Selection from Wild Ginger's wine list:
Anam Cara Nicholas Estate, 2012, Yamhill-Carlton, OR 78
Stoneburn, 2011, Marlborough, New Zealand 41
Walter Scott La Combe Verte, 2010, Willamette Valley, OR 59
Maison Roche de Bellenne Vieilles Vignes, 2010, Bourgogne, France 51

If it feels like the first time this Valentine's Day, but you've been expressing your love for years now, we recommend a familiar and unwavering Syrah. Like a love that has lasted throughout the years, Syrah is luscious, bright and textured in character.
Selection from Wild Ginger's wine list:
L'Ecole N 41, 2009, Columbia Valley, Wa 52
Betz Family Winery La Sereene, 2008, Yakima Valley, Wa 88
Owen Roe Lady Rosa, 2010, Yakima Valley, Wa 77
Domaine Faury, 2006, Saint Joseph, France 66
Guillaume Gilles, 2007, Cornas, France 85

Bordeaux - one of the most timeless varietals would pair sweetly for Vintage Valentine's. Built for time, Bordeaux is rich, deep and enduring while expressing a long and strong tradition. Similar to a vintage love, Bordeaux ages miraculously. 
Selection from Wild Ginger's wine list:
Cadence Coda, 2011, Red Mountain, Wa 59
Le Ringue, 2011, Bordeaux, France 38
Grand Bateau, 2011, Bordeaux, France 45
Château Fonplégade, 2006, St-émillion Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux, France 78

a gift from our cellar

This holiday season, complement your seasonal feast with a holiday wine 4-pack from the cellar at Wild Ginger.

On the menu...

French Sparking ~ Reception

Domaine J. Laurens. Brut NV

60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin Blanc, 5% Mauzac, 5% Pinot Noir

Produced by Limoux (Southwest France) near Carcassonne, it is the oldest sparking wine appellation of Franc. Winemaker Michel Dervin blends the four authorized grapes in the appellation to create a sparkler that could easily sell for twice the price. Michel also has an estate in Champagne, and he believes in the celebration of life and creating sparking wines that can accompany the big, small, and everyday occasions.

Crisp White ~ 1st Course

Va Piano 'Bruno's' Sauvignon Blanc 2012

2012 is a vintage to remember with the high temperatures in late spring through summer. Along with three months without rain, it created a nearly perfect growing condition for producing grapes in the Columbida and Walla Walla Valleys. The combination of conditions not only produced exceptional grape quality, but quantities were up as well over 2011's smaller crops. There will be great things to come from this vintage. 

Light Red ~ 2nd Course

Stoneburn Pinot Noir 2011

Stoneburn vineyard was planted in the central Wairau Valley in Marlborough, 1989. The soil is old riverbed, very stoney with underlying loamy soil producing relatively light crops by very flavorsome fruit for fresh, lively, and well-balanced wines. Stoneburn was named to reflect the North Otago and Scottish heritage, in the stoney site.

Bold Red ~ 3rd Course

Confucius Says... Red Blend by Fall Line Winery

41% Cabernet Franc, 37% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot

"They who know the truth wine are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it." - Confucius 

Made by Tim Sorenson of Fall Line Winery, commissioned by the Wild Ginger and designed by Mike Klay of Powerslide Design Co., this classic Bordeaux blend is exceptionally elegant, balanced, and approachable.

Fall Line Winery, named after the natural line of descent on a slope, focuses on instilling grace and depth to their wines. It's a sincere delight to know this philosophy is blended into our signature wine. Available only at Wild Ginger Seattle, Wild Ginger at the Braven and The Triple Door. 

Purchase your holiday wine gift pack at Wild Ginger in Seattle $60 

1401 3rd Avenue, Seattle Wa 98101

Available November 23rd until the end of December, while supplies last.  

holiday season has arrived... let the parties begin

It's that delightful time of year! The time of year when we gather together to celebrate with holiday parties filled with multiple toasts, scrumptious eats and contagious laughter. But not all holiday parties are the same...

To celebrate this joyous time, we're here to help you create an unique experience for your guests - whether it be an intimate dinner party of 10, or a networking reception of hundreds, we can accommodate your specific wants.

Already have your desired event space in mind? Our catering team will bring Wild Ginger cuisine to your party to serve you and your guests.

Treat your holiday guest this year with something distinctive and unique. Invite our professional lounge team to help you create a signature cocktail designed specifically for your special event. Keep the recipe and relive the joy of your event time and time again.

For more information, please contact our Private Dining & Catering Department at 206.838.4312, or fill out a private event inquiry form on our website.

Cheers to our stellar Sommeliers!

We're elated beyond words to see both of our locations listed in Wine Spectator's Restaurant Wine List Awards of 2013.

Wild Ginger in Seattle ::: Grand Award (Grand Award since 2009)

Wild Ginger at The Bravern ::: Best of Award of Excellence

We would like to congratulate our Company Wine Director, Cortney Lease, and her amazing staff of stellar Sommeliers: April Pogue, Andrea Wolf, Mark Thostesen, David Chou and Rob Ord.

To see the complete list, pick up a copy of Wine Spectator's latest issue which hit newsstands on July 23rd. 

Seattle Restaurant Week Spring 2013

Like the seasons changing from Winter to Spring, Seattle Restaurant Week comes just when expected, but keeping true to Seattle's unpredictable seasonal characteristics- the menus are ever changing. This Spring, Wild Ginger will join over 160 participating restaurants in showcasing the local culinary stage during Seattle Restaurant Week.

What: Seattle Restaurant Week at Wild Ginger ~ Taste a selection of Southeast Asian eats designed, especially for Seattle Restaurant Week, by Executive Chef Jacky Lo. Choose your favorite course option during our 3 course lunch for $15, and during our 3 course dinner for $28.

Where: Wild Ginger in Seattle and Bellevue

When: April 7th-11th and 14th-18th during lunch (excluding Sunday) and dinner service

Seattle Restaurant Week at Wild Ginger Menu

(available for lunch and dinner, smaller plates during lunch) 

starters ~

asparagus & prawn satay ::: grilled hand-pounded prawn wrapped asparagus

cantonese beef satay ::: Canton beef marinated in shaoxing rice wine, black pepper, and oyster sauce, skewered and grilled 

vegetable fritter ::: fried sweet potato, asparagus, onion, and eggplant with cucumber relish

 

entrees ~ accompanied by sichuan green beans and your choice of jasmine white or whole grain brown rice

steelhead salmon ::: fresh, Oregon, pan-fried steelhead salmon topped with spicy tomato sambal and cilantro

chicken rendang ::: thighs and drumsticks, on the bone, in a Maylay style coconut curry with fresh turmeric, lemongrass, galangal and garnished with mint

twice cooked pork belly ::: pork belly steamed then wok-fried with cabbage in a sichuan chili bean paste
rama setu ::: eggplant, lemongrass, tofu, sweet potato, daikon and red onion in a Southeast Asian curry 

dessert ~

ice cream or sorbet ::: mango, coconut, ginger or vanilla blackberry swirl

Reservations are encouraged. For Seattle 206.623.4450 and Bellevue 425.495.8889

Tablas Creek & Chateau de Beaucastel Winemaker Dinner

Join us for the Tablas Creek and Chateau de Beaucastel winemaker dinner on November 8, at 6:30pm, at Wild Ginger in Seattle.

New releases from both iconic wineries, plus older vintages showcasing the diverse complexity of the aging process, will be featured at this incredible vintner dinner. Mark Perrin, of Chateau de Beaucastel, will lead guests through a comparative exploration of these influential wineries. The culinary adventure will continue to evolve with the tastes of Wild Ginger paired with each glass of wine explored.

Tickets to the event are $125 per person (not including tax and gratuity) and to make your reservation call Wild Ginger, in Seattle, at 206.623.4450. 

One lucky guest will win a pair of tickets to Act Theatre's current production of Ramayana on November 11th. What a weekend line-up, indeed!

Seattle Restaurant Week Photo Contest

The biannual bringing together of foodies, chefs and casual diners has arrived! Wild Ginger (Seattle and Bellevue) is joining 150 area restaurants for the fall run on October 14-25 (excluding Friday, Saturday and Sunday brunch).

We're asking YOU, our guests, to share your culinary experiences with us by entering our Fall photo contest. Send us a photo of your dining adventure at Wild Ginger to become eligible to win a $75 gift card to use at either Wild Ginger location! Photos will be judged on creativity, originality and artistic approach. Winner will be announced on Monday, October 29. Send photo entries to rsvp@wildginger.net.   

Our Fall 2012 Seattle Restaurant Week menu :::   

Lunch | 3 courses | $15
Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 3:00pm

Dinner | 3 courses | $28
Monday - Thursday 4pm -10pm (Bellevue)
Monday - Thursday 5:00 - 11pm (Seattle) 
Sunday 4 -9pm (Seattle, Bellevue)
*price per person, does not include drinks, tax, or tip

Appetizers :::
Balinese Beef Satay ~ grilled and served with a spicy coconut sauce
Otak Otak ~ A classic Malay dish featuring local salmon marinated in a light coconut curry and presented in an aromatic grilled banana leaf parcel.
House made pickles ~ beet, diakon and green bean

Entrees :::
Pineapple Prawns ~ wok-fried in a spicy coconut sauce with fresh pineapple
Siam Chicken ~ Eggplant, Thai basil, chili, fried garlic
Northern Style Pork ~ Kurobuta pork, house made pickled garlic, cinnamon and cardamom

Desserts :::
Coconut Cake ~ Pandan infused coconut layer cake with coconut and white chocolate (dinner only)
Calamansi Tart ~ Citrusy calamansi custard, whipped cream and salted caramel sauce (dinner only)
Ice Cream or Sorbet ~ mango, coconut, ginger or vanilla with blackberry swirl (avaiable for lunch and dinner)  

Reservations are always encouraged. Seattle 206.623.4450 Bellevue call 425.495.8889