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WYKwinos Report No. 10
Date/Time: 11th November 2010, 7 p.m. (roughly 3 hours)
Place: 皇子海鲜酒家, near McCowan & Steeles
| 1st Bottle | Cusumano Insolia |  |
| Varietal: Insolia | Winery/Producer: Cusumano S.P.I. | |
| Type: White Wine | Year: 2009 | |
| Cost: $11.95 | Region: Sicily, Italy | |
| Food to pair: 黃旗班翅 | LCBO #: 173336 | |
| Remarks: This wine is crafted 100% from the Insolia (aka Inzolia) grape, a Sicilian specialty. Medium straw-gold in colour, it serves up ripe pear, McIntosh apple, heady floral notes and hints of a briny sea breeze. Dry, medium bodied, textured and mouth-filling, with a gentle fruit core following through to a pleasantly refreshing finish. Enjoy as a sipper, or alongside chicken or pork kebabs with a pesto glaze. | ||
| 2nd Bottle | Pierre Sparr Gewurztraminer |  |
| Varietal: Gewurztraminer | Winery/Producer: Maison Pierre Sparr & Successeurs | |
| Type: White Wine | Year: 2009 | |
| Cost: $16.50 | Region: Alsace, France | |
| Food to pair: 冬瓜環 | LCBO #: 373373 | |
| Remarks: A classic of the genre, this wine borders on blowsy and perfumed, but it captures an interesting delicacy on the palate, as well. It is a bit soft, sweet and warm, with classic flavours of lychee, apricot, yellow plum, honey and pepper. Excellent length. Try it with curries. | ||
| 3rd Bottle | Sogrape Vila Regia Reserve |  |
| Varietal: Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, Tinta Barroca | Winery/Producer: Sogrape | |
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2008 | |
| Cost: $12.00 | Region: Portugal | |
| Food to pair: 美極龍蝦 | LCBO #: 613950 | |
| Remarks: A substantial, maturing red with a complex nose of ripe, almost dried cherry, foresty cedar and earthy scents, licorice and some lifted oak spice. Medium-full bodied, fairly dense and well structured with dry tannin and firm acidity. But there is surprising flavour richness and density as well. Very good length. | ||
| 4th Bottle | Château De Fontenelles Cuvée Renaissance |  |
| Varietal: 55% Syrah, 30% Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre | Winery/Producer: Thierry Tastu | |
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2006 | |
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Languedoc, France | |
| Food to pair: 炸子雞 | LCBO #: 148692 | |
| Remarks: This blend, dominated by 55% syrah, will take you straight to the south of France. It really shows off the ripe, floral side of the variety with pronounced violets and candied violets, and beguiling sweet black berry and black raspberry character. The palate is fullish and framed by dusty tannins, while peppery flavours take over on the long finish. Tame the rustic edge with some protein and decant one hour before serving.Winner of a Gold Medal at the 2008 Concours des Grands Vins de France. | ||
| 5th Bottle | Grant Burge Miamba Shiraz |  |
| Varietal: Shiraz | Winery/Producer: Grant Burge | |
| Type: Red wine | Year: 2008 | |
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: South Australia, Australia | |
| Food to pair: 蒜香蘑菇牛肉 | LCBO #: 725127 | |
| Remarks: From a historic single vineyard at the southern end of the Barossa, this deep purple Shiraz is bursting with ripe berry, lifted floral and coconut aromas. This is a rich and opulent wine with a chewy texture, and ripe, juicy, mixed-berry and vanilla flavours balanced by firm, grainy tannins leading to a lengthy finish. It’s a ‘wow’ wine that always impresses. Decant and serve with rare roast beef au jus or rack of lamb, or cellar this big boy for up to 6 years. | ||
Accompanying Dishes
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| 黃旗班翅 | 冬瓜環 | 美極龍蝦 |
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| 龍蝦膏蒸蛋 | 炸子雞 | 蒜香蘑菇牛肉 |
My Mediterranean Cruise
by John Fung (65)
at Ephesus
In the two weeks during the cruise to Egypt and Aegean Sea, I traversed over 6000 years of history and witnessed the grandeur of four magnificent civilizations: Egyptian, Greek, Roman and Byzantine. These ancient societies clearly showed their culmination of wisdom, intelligence, knowledge and technology through experimentation and learning. Equally, they demonstrated human foibles and our arrogance in believing might is right, and that might transcends us to a god-like level.
In the spirit of experimentation, I travelled with my group on Metropolitana in Rome for 1 euro a ticket, on the Athens Subway in Piraeus for 3 euro a day pass, and the modern trams in Istanbul for 1.5 Turkish Lira (about US$1 at time of writing) a token. All it took was a bit of adventurous courage to learn how to buy the fare and to navigate the network of stops. Of course, having the right change helps.
at Giza
Indisputably, rich dishes prepared by masters for the Chef’s Table and for the dinner at Sabatini were sophisticated as well as luxurious. Yet simple, local food made by natives was similarly enjoyable and tasty. I recall with fond memories the rigatoni and roast pork from the tavern next to Trevi Fountain in Rome, the kofta and firaakh mashwi from the garden eatery in Cairo, the various types of fish from the waterfront café in Kusadasi, the fried kibbeh filled with minced beef and şeftali kebabı from the restaurant in Istanbul, and the grilled mackerel from the family-run Old Baker’s in Piraeus. Continue reading
Wine Cellar in the Kitchen
2010 Terry Fox Run
WYKAAO once again participated in the annual Terry Fox Run; this year marked the 30th anniversary of the event. The weather was one of the best in recent years for the walk/run. After a brief introduction by the event organizer and speeches from the dignitaries, we were off for a refreshing morning walking exercise. Starting from the Old Unionville Library, we strolled along a route that is mixed with park areas, boardwalks and natural habitats (click here to view the pictures). Thanks to our 60 generous supporters, the WYKAAO team has raised over $4,900 this year for the great cause!
WYKwinos Report No. 9
Date/Time: 16th September 2010, 7 p.m. (roughly 3 hours)
Place: John Fung’s residence
| 1st Bottle | Leyda Reserva Carmenère |  |
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| Varietal: Carmenère | Winery/Producer: Vina Leyda Ltda | ||
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2008 | ||
| Cost: $13.95 | Region: Chile | ||
| Food to pair: Tortellini with Alfredo sauce, Asiago and pine nuts. | LCBO #: 00066845 | ||
| Remarks: Classic Reserve Carmenère comes from specific vineyards in higher elevation areas of the Rapel Valley. In these sky-bound vineyard sites, the intense heat of the day is balanced by cool temperatures at night. As a result, the fruit ripens slowly and achieves balance. Featuring aromas of plum, cedar, vanilla and smoke, this Carmenère is an excellent choice for grilled steak or even liver and onions. John’s menu: Tortellini with Alfredo sauce, Asiago and pine nuts. | |||
| 2nd Bottle | Rosenblum Zinfandel |  |
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| Varietal: Zinfandel | Winery/Producer: Rosenblum | ||
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $15.00 | Region: California, USA | ||
| Food to pair: Pastry in brie and fig preserve. | LCBO #: 00284653 | ||
| Remarks: Rosenblum is one of California’s Zinfandel masters. This full-throttle version serves up aromas of ripe raspberries, cherries and mocha. It is full bodied, with a smooth, plush texture and rich flavours that are well balanced by acidity, all leading to a very nice spicy-berry finish. Excellent with barbecue fare, such as grilled back ribs. John’s menu: Pastry in brie and fig preserve. | |||
| 3rd Bottle | Kaiken Malbec |  |
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| Varietal: Malbec | Winery/Producer: Montes S.A | ||
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $14.95 | Region: Argentina | ||
| Food to pair: Grilled Black Angus strip loin with Huangshan mushroom and Cambodian black pepper sauce. | LCBO #: 00058339 | ||
| Remarks: Owned by the Chilean winery, Montes, Kaiken (pronounced Kay-ken) is named for a wild goose that flies a migratory pattern between Chile and Argentina (thus the winery’s slogan: The Best from Both Sides of the Andes). This bold Malbec features attractive aromas of blueberry, black raspberry, spice box, chocolate and sandalwood. It is dry, medium bodied with fresh fruit flavours balanced by ample acidity and ripe tannins. Enjoy this fantastic value alongside grilled lamb chops with caramelized onions. John’s menu: Grilled Black Angus strip loin with Huangshan mushroom and Cambodian black pepper sauce, zucchini, and roasted white potato flavoured with rosemary olive oil. | |||
| 4th Bottle | Cabeça de Toiro Reserva |  |
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| Varietal: Touriga Nacional | Winery/Producer: Caves Velfias | ||
| Type: Red wine | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Portugal | ||
| Food to pair: Chorizo with fava bean and buttercup squash stew. | LCBO #: 00168856 | ||
| Remarks: This pretty, serious blend is built around Touriga Nacional. It opens with attractive aromas of blueberry, blackberry, plum, exotic spices and chocolate, which follow through on the palate. Dry and medium-full bodied, with ample tannic structure supporting the core of rich fruit and spice. Give this a go with braised lamb shanks or mature cheeses. John’s menu: Chorizo with fava bean and buttercup squash stew. | |||
The Browser Wars Are Back
Once the biggest killer app of them all — who could forget the Microsoft-vs.-Netscape battle royale? — the browser is now nearly a commodity. Major innovations like tabbed browsing and smart bookmarks happened almost a decade ago. Most improvements in recent years have focused on security and speed, but load times are now so fast that the enhancements aren’t that exciting………….Read the whole article
Celebrating Ho Sir’s Birthday
Celebrating Ho Sir’s birthday in the August Board Meeting
Moments in Time
A short version of the History of Wah Yan College Kowloon (English narration by Peter Au Wai-lam) was shown at Wah Yan International Conference 2010 in L.A. on Saturday, August 21. Here is the full version.
WYKwinos Report No. 8
Date/Time: August 19, 2010 – 7 p.m. (roughly 3 hours)
Place: Maple Yip Seafood Restaurant 陆羽海鲜酒家
| 1st Bottle | Henry of Pelham Reserve off-dry Reserve |  |
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| Varietal: Riesling | Winery/Producer: | ||
| Type: White Wine | Year: 2008 | ||
| Cost: $15.95 | Region: Niagara, Ontario | ||
| Food to pair:韭菜花肚尖 与 雀巢海三鲜 | LCBO #: 557165 | ||
| Remarks: LCBO comment – letting the grapes hang on the wine adds to the sweetness of this beguiling Riesling. But there is a fine natural acidity to balance the sugars. Aromas and flavours show jasmine, ginger, apples and peaches elements. It’s a pretty stuff, by Gordon Stimmell, the Toronto Star, March 13, 2010. Pairing with – Riesling is very versatile when it comes to food pairing; any fish, seafood, pork or chicken; can be a little spicy, but not too spicy that it completely overpowers the wine. | |||
| 2nd Bottle | Mitolo Jester |  |
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| Varietal: Shiraz | Winery/Producer: | ||
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $21.95 | Region: McLaren Vale, South Australia | ||
| Food to pair: 黑椒焗牛柳 | LCBO #: 659607 | ||
| Remarks: LCBO comment – Mitolo continues to garner international accolades under the talented hands of winemaker Ben Glaetzer and owner Frank Mitolo. Every vintage from 2001 through 2007 has received a score of 90 or above from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. Taste profile – this full-bodied, juicy Shiraz delivers upfront and approachable aromas of chocolate-covered dark cherries, anise, allspice, coffee and hints of oak. Pairing with – best with prime rib or grilled rare tuna steaks. | |||
| 3rd Bottle | Gran Coronas Reserva (V) |  |
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| Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon | Winery/Producer: Miguel Torres S.A | ||
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2006 & 2005 | ||
| Cost: $17.45 | Region: Penedes, Spain | ||
| Food to pair: 八宝鸭 | LCBO #: 36483 | ||
| Remarks: A stunningly delicious and balanced red with full-bodied notes of black fruit, vanilla smoke, dark spices and rich mocha goodness. Crack it open beside the barbecue. This wine is part of the Vintages Essentials Collection. Pairing with – braised veal blade and root vegetables; roast pork tenderloin; and, of course, braised eight-treasured duck. | |||