Wine and dine at Rustan's Supermarket and Club Des Sommeliers

MANILA, Philippines - Rustan’s Supercenters, Inc. (RSCI) invites you to sip and savor the flavors of France by bringing to the Philippines a new line of French wines via Casino. In partnership with Groupe Casino, and exclusively available at Rustan’s Supermarket and Shopwise, the range of Club Des Sommeliers wine offers an authentic French experience.

“Wine, when paired with the right dishes, has the power to transform a meal,” says Beth Romualdez, RSCI vice president for food service division. “While it has a lot do with personal preferences, knowing the basics of wine pairing and applying them with your choice of Casino products can help make your meal even more memorable.”

Wine from Casino’s Sparkling and Rose collection make for versatile options, as they work well with most main courses. “Selections from this line possess the depth of flavor and richness that go amazingly well with a wide range of dishes,” shares Romualdez. The Club des Sommeliers Clairette de Die Tradition, for example, is an easy drinking wine with an aroma of citrus and tea leaves, and a refreshing taste of orange and white flowers that go with almost any dish.

“Generally, light, white wines, such as those in Casino’s White and Wonderful selection, are best savored when consumed au naturel. But with meals, these are best paired with fish, turkey and chicken,” says Romuladez. “A good example would be the Club des Sommeliers Alsace Gewurtztraminer, a sweet-tasting wine with a floral note, that goes very well with curries.”

Finally, beef, lamb, and game, due to their rich flavors, tend to be accompanied by red wines. “It is commonly believed that the tannins, or the strong-tasting components of red wine, can penetrate the fat and muscle of meat and help release additional flavors,” Romualdez reveals. She cites items from Casino’s Red and Robust repertoire such as the Club des Sommeliers Saint Emilion Rouge— a deep red wine made with aromatic spices and mature fruit notes—an ideal companion to red meat, duck, and beef dishes.  

“When you find the perfect combination, both elements end up enhancing each other, making the experience even more indulgent,” added Romualdez. “For me, that’s the best way to truly live out the art of dining well—whether individually or in small and large groups.”

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