Even after years of drinking my way through the various intoxicating appellations of the Rhone Valley, I continue to be mesmerized by the wines from the Northern section, especially those from the steep sloped vineyards of Cote Rotie, located above the town of Ampuis and equal to the size of Hua Hin Hills Vineyard inContinue reading “Cote Rotie, Rhone”
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Gabriel Glass from Austria
The Rene Gabriel wine glass A good wine glass will certainly improve your wine experience, whether from Spiegelau, Schott Zwiesel, Riedel or the ultimate Zalto (also from Austria). I have always preferred to drink sparkling wine, especially grower Champagne from a large glass, where the intense aromas have space to develop. However, since we cameContinue reading “Gabriel Glass from Austria”
Camille Saves Millesime 2004
The Saves are one of the few top growers in the famed Grand Cru village of Bouzy. All their cuvees are made from grapes grown in the Montagne de Reims and are worth searching out, as they represent a relative value. Always a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, the 2004 vintage was at 9Continue reading “Camille Saves Millesime 2004”
Booza Wooza Bangkok
Booza Wooza was created to bring the enjoyment of wine to a fun level. Gather passionate wine importers and restaurateurs together in a nice location such as Quince Eatery & Bar, and you have a good crowd relaxing to live music. Repeat again soon!
Musashino Beer, Japan
Japanese food is great, Japanese products are perfect, Japanese beer…I am not quite sure. While it tastes pure and balanced, there was something lacking in Musashino’s artisan beer. At a premium price, a beer like this should have more depth and layered flavor. 3.5 out of 5
Nyetimber Sparkling Classic Cuvee, England
A welcome to a British home, aka hotel, is perfected by a bottle of English Sparkling wine…I wished the same for Thailand one day. Nytimber must be the most famous name around, even though there must be more than 20 good sparklers now from Sussex. Tastes like a Champagne, well made, just lacking a bitContinue reading “Nyetimber Sparkling Classic Cuvee, England”
Trimbach Riesling Clos St Hune 1990, Alscace
One should always appreciate generous hosts who dig out old bottles of a very fine wine. The Clos St Hune is regarded as a top dry Riesling which can age and age and age, but this 23-year old must have been stagnant for some time. While not yet oxidizing, it just did not deliver theContinue reading “Trimbach Riesling Clos St Hune 1990, Alscace”
Gosset Brabant Cuvee Gabriel 2002, Champagne
Opening a grower Champagne can be tricky in front of guests, as they take time to evolve in the glass. Shy out of the glass some can develop into the finest sparkler you have tried, while some taste overtly of apple juice or can be made in such an oxidative way you believe it isContinue reading “Gosset Brabant Cuvee Gabriel 2002, Champagne”
Emrich Schoenleber Riesling R 2008, Nahe
Ahh! Not only should people drink more Riesling, but wine lovers should learn to say YES to feinherb styles which has tad more residual sugar. Aged 5 years, this supersonic white wine from Emrich Schoenleber was pure and elegant, dancing lightly on your tongue with pristine aromas of peach, lemon and apples. Great with sushi.Continue reading “Emrich Schoenleber Riesling R 2008, Nahe”
Jean Grivot Nuits St Georges Boudots 2002
Burgundians say a Burgundy should never be decanted, as the commotion would change the structure of this delicate wine. I listened when drinking this mature Nuits St Georges by high regarded Jean Grivot , and wished I would’nt have! By the time the bottle was almost finished the good old barnyard and earthy aromas plusContinue reading “Jean Grivot Nuits St Georges Boudots 2002”