Date/Time: 18th February 2011, 7 p.m.
Place: Regal Palace Chinese Cuisine 富豪金閣
| 1st Bottle | Kruger-Rumpf Riesling Spatlese |
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| Varietal: Riesling | Winery/Producer: Weingut Krup-Rumpf | |||
| Type: White (MD) | Year: 2006 | |||
| Cost: $16.95 | Region: Nahe, Germany | |||
| Food to pair: 漁家小炒 | LCBO #: 189662 | |||
| Remarks: Another lusciously fruity, subtly creamy wine from this collection, it expresses a sorbet-like fruit personality on its silken-textured palate, and spreads chalky, saline, and wet stone mineral along with effusive ripe fruit in a lip-smacking finish. Enjoy this irresistibly luscious Saptlese, model of refinement and balance, and excellent value anytime over the next 15 years.Score: 91 | ||||
| 2nd Bottle | Tabali Reserva Carmenere |
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| Varietal: Carmenere | Winery/Producer: Vina Tabali | |||
| Type: Red Wine (XD) | Year: 2008 | |||
| Cost: $14.95 | Region: Limari Valley, Chile | |||
| Food to pair: 冰梅鎮排骨 | LCBO #: 044008 | |||
| Remarks: This is a lovely example of the variety that aspires to be Chile’s signature. Look for well-structured fruit that shows good depth and complexity, partnered with clean acidity that makes for a tangy texture, its solid right through the palate, and is a natural for hearty red meat dishes.Score: **** | ||||
| 3rd Bottle | Rolling Shiraz |
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| Varietal: Shiraz | Winery/Producer: Cumulus Wines | |||
| Type: Red Wine (XD) | Year: 2009 | |||
| Cost: $14.95 | Region: Central Ranges, N.S.W. Australia | |||
| Food to pair: 黑椒蘑菇牛柳粒 | LCBO #: 203133 | |||
| Remarks: The nose is alive with blackberry, black pepper, spice and candied fruit aromas. The palate is dry, medium bodied and just as rich in fruit and spice notes. This is a great value wine and will really soar when paired with beef bourguignon.Score: 90 ( RL) | ||||
| 4th Bottle | J. Bouchon Las Mercedes Reserva Especial |
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| Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon | Winery/Producer: Vina J. Bouchon | |||
| Type: Red wine (XD) | Year: 2007 | |||
| Cost: $14.95 | Region: Maule Valley, Chile | |||
| Food to pair: 手淋脆皮雞 | LCBO #: 208348 | |||
| Remarks: A Gold Medal winner at the 2010 Concours Mondial in Brussels, this wine features aromas of black cherry, rose petals, black pepper and a hint of mint. Dry, focus and fresh; this wine has tremendous aroma replays on the palate. A bit firm at the moment but decants it for an hour and it will be a happy partner for stir-fried beef.Score: Gold Medal winner | ||||
| 5th Bottle | SUR De Los Andes Reserva |
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| Varietal: Malbec | Winery/Producer: Sur Bodegas Y Vinedos | |||
| Type: Red wine (XD) | Year: 2007 | |||
| Cost: $13.95 | Region: Argentina | |||
| Food to pair: 痲辣水煮牛筋腩 | LCBO #: 208322 | |||
| Remarks: This is a textbook Malbec from Mendoza. The intense nose is a sensory thrill-ride, bursting with notes of cherry, cocoa, leather, cedar, blackberry, earth, and a hint of bacon. Dry and medium-full bodied, the palate is layered and complex, with rich fruit replays embroidered by lovely chocolate notes. Tannins and the acidity are beautifully balanced. Medium-long on the finish, with tantalizing spicy-cedar notes. Treat your friends to a taste of Mendoza, and serve with a hearty spicy stew. | ||||
