L’Ami Jean, Paris…still good quality, though the veal jus in each dish does get a bit too much. Nevertheless, the produce is top notch and I don’t think line caught seabass can get better than this. Yum! 5 stars
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Ridge Vineyards Montebello 2009
Impeccable taste and structure. Opened for 3 days before it finally started to reveal what is lurking behind the tannins. Sit and wait patiently for at least 7-10 years. 5 out of 5 stars
Billecart Salmon Grande Cuvee 1996
A classy but poised Champagne which begins to have secondary aromas. Unfortunately this bottle was enjoyed with other 9 people and there was no time for this massive Champagne to open up in the glass. Not sure there will be another chance! In this group, environment only 4 stars, expected more, but maybe it gotContinue reading “Billecart Salmon Grande Cuvee 1996”
Ducru Beaucaillou, St Julian 1970
The best red wine in a long, long time. Haven’t been this excited with Bordeaux but this 43-year old wine blew me away. Classic claret aromas of cedar, tobacco, earth and cassis dancing weightlessly on the tongue, as if it were a Burgundy. 5 out of 5 stars
Domaine de la Taille aux Loup Remus Plus 2011
Heard so much about Jacky Blot creating fine wines for Michelin-starred restaurants, and finally was able to try his singular Chenin Blanc. The whites are pure scented Chenin Blanc from Montluis and reds are Cabernet Franc from Bourgeuil. This special cuvee has been oak aged, and feels like a fine white Burgundy on the palate.Continue reading “Domaine de la Taille aux Loup Remus Plus 2011”
Hedonism Wine, London
Children dream of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, and wine afficionados dream of taking a bottle from each single shelf at Hedonism Wine in London. I wasn’t too excited when reading about the biggest retail shop launch and seeing their Yquem wall all over the papers – believing the oligarch owner only buys Blue Chip wines.Continue reading “Hedonism Wine, London”
What is the best Champagne alternative while in Thailand?
While living in New York and working at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, I came across Schramsberg at many occasions. Must admit though, that I have never bought a single bottle, despite it being the wine of choice at White House’s state functions. And the reason was simple! Entry-level French Champagne costs only a few dollars more!Continue reading “What is the best Champagne alternative while in Thailand?”
Don’t feel like drinking alcohol, your dinner not need to be boring!
Being a wine guy, I have always thought a meal without a wine was not worth having. But recently I was happily proven wrong by the mysterious artisan blends of Gryphon Tea Company. Their range of brews includes several full flavored green, herbal, black and white teas, of which the following are ideal for pairingContinue reading “Don’t feel like drinking alcohol, your dinner not need to be boring!”
Austria – winds of change in the Wachau
Austria, the world famous wine country with a long track record and diverse climate, has excited wine lovers in continental Europe for decades. Yet here in Asia, these wines are still hard to find and relatively unknown outside of wine circles. How come? Is it that 75% of its production is in white wine, theContinue reading “Austria – winds of change in the Wachau”