BOCA offers more than 50 wine labels and spirits from different wine regions of Portugal. What I appreciated is an in-house certified sommelier who was there to recommend diners on what's best to pair with the food they are ordering.
Soalherio, Vinho Verde, Alvarinho 2014 | S$95++ Gold Medal, Best of Show Vinho Verde 2015 - ProWein, Germany 2015
Monte de Peceguina, Alentejo, 2012 | S$89++
Bronze - International Wine Challenge 2014, UKThis red was not favoured at the table as it tasted rich and full-bodied, but I personally felt that it went really well with the flavoursome red meat.
Quinta do Vallado Tawny Port 20 years | S$18++/glass | S$210++/bottle
"Revista de Vinhos" Portugal - May 2014 - 18,0 Points, International Wine Challenge 2004 - Silver Medal
This Portuguese fortified wine is a sweet red wine, and often serve as dessert wine, I like it a lot but it seemed too heavy for my companions.
Floating Island | Leite crème com farofias flutantes | S$15++
A photogenic dessert to end our meal, light egg white cloud sat atop vanilla custard dusted with cinnamon, layered with passion fruit coulis and shredded basil, lastly topped off an artsy sugar nest spun by chef (see below). It was perfect to clear our palate after a series of exciting flavours.
Cognac Chocolate Mousse | Mousse de Chocolat | S$13++
Lots of crunchy, chewy elements going on on top of the velvety valrhona chocolate mousse, such as the tangy cognac dried red berries, lemon cream and crunchy hazelnut praline, nice contradicting textures and flavours indeed.
Authentic Portuguese Egg Tarts | Pasteis de nata | S$4.5++
A die hard fan of egg tarts, it was my first attempt to try this varied rendition of what is usually available in Macau. The filling tasted more custardy than eggy, the flaky puff layers were more crisp and distinct, it was also dusted with cinnamon and icing sugar before being served. This is a must-try as chefs only produce 20 pieces a day, and this is probably the only place you can get it in Singapore!