Other than treating all to a French bubbly, we are also doing a comparative tasting of Zinfandel (Old World vs New World) and Pinot Noir (North vs South America). Click here to view the full report.
WYKwinos Report No. 21
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WYKwinos Report No. 20
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WYKwinos Report No. 19
Date/Time: 16th September 2011, 7 p.m. (roughly 3 hours)
Place: 黃金閣鮑翅海鮮酒家, Golden Court Abalone Restaurant
| 1st Bottle | LA CHABLISIENNE VIEILLES VIGNES CHABLIS |  |
| Varietal: Chardonnay | Winery/Producer:
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| Type: White | Year: 2007 | |
| Cost: $24.95 | Region: Burgundy, France | |
| Food to pair: 蒜茸蒸有殼生蠔 | LCBO #: (V)215525 | |
| Remarks: Vieilles Vignes, or Old Vines, yield less fruit, but this precious fruit is endowed with greater concentration of flavours. This intense, consistently excellent Chardonnay presents aromas of sweet apple, chalk and citrus. This is classic Chablis: dry and steely, with a long, crisp finish. It would pair equally well with oysters on the half shell, or pasta with olive oil and crumbled goat cheese. | ||
| 2nd Bottle | DOG POINT VINEYARD SAUVIGNON BLANC 2010 |  |
| Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc | Winery/Producer: Dog Point Vineyard | |
| Type: White | Year: 2010 | |
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Marlborough, New Zealand | |
| Food to pair: 珊瑚百花蝦球 | LCBO #: (V)677450 | |
| Remarks: Intense, lively wine with lemon zest, gooseberry, green capsicum and a suggestion of passion fruit. Tangy, mouth-watering Sauvignon Blanc with character. Score – 4 Stars (out of 5). (Bob Campbell, MW, bobswinereviews.com, Jan. 2011). | ||
| 3rd Bottle | FEATHERSTONE BLACK SHEEP RIESLING 2010 |  |
| Varietal: Riesling | Winery/Producer: Featherstone Estate Winery | |
| Type: White | Year: 2010 | |
| Cost: $16.95 | Region: Ontario, Canada | |
| Food to pair: 椒鹽軟殼蚧 | LCBO #: (V)80234 | |
| Remarks: This is a stunning riesling, full of flavour, focused and complex. The fruit is harnessed to a broad line of bright, lively acidity, and the integration is seamless. The black sheep who helped make this should be proud of their work. Score – 4 1/2 Stars (out of 5). (Rod Phillips, rodphillipsonwine.com, Feb. 15, 2011) | ||
| 4th Bottle | Masi Campofiorin |  |
| Varietal: Pinot Noir | Winery/Producer: Masi Agricola S.P.A. | |
| Type: Red | Year: 2008 | |
| Cost: $17.95 | Region: Veneto, Italy | |
| Food to pair: 深井燒鴨 | LCBO #: 155051 | |
| Remarks: Ruby red colour; dry with a complex nose of plums, prunes, leather, cinnamon spice and violets; dry, medium-to full-bodied with generous fruit on the palate; well balanced with a nice backbone of spice and tannins. | ||
| 5th Bottle | CHANSON PÈRE & FILS LE BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR |  |
| Varietal: Pinot Noir | Winery/Producer: Chanson Pere & Fils | |
| Type: Red | Year: 2008 | |
| Cost: $18.95 | Region: Bourgogne, Burgundy, France | |
| Food to pair: 南乳香酥骨 | LCBO #: (V)50575 | |
| Remarks: Ruby red with purple tinges. Intense aromas of red berries ‘en confiture’ with a hint of spice. Lively with a well-integrated acidity. Well-balanced, harmonious, generous with well-shaped tannins. A super ‘everyday’ Burgundy, ideal with braised and roasted meats, as well as meat and sauced pasta dishes. | ||
Pairing Dishes
| 蒜茸蒸有殼生蠔 | 珊瑚百花蝦球 | 椒鹽軟殼蚧 |
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| 深井燒鴨 | 日式腐皮菜苗 | 南乳香酥骨 |
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Special Wino Meeting
WYKwinos Report No. 18
Date/Time: 22nd July 2011, 7:00 p.m.
Place: Fantaxia Restaurant樂逍遙
| 1st Bottle | D’ARENBERG D’ARRY’S ORIGINAL SHIRAZ/GRENACHE |  |
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| Varietal: Shiraz | Winery/Producer: D’Arenberg Wines | ||
| Type: Red | Year: 2008 | ||
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Australia | ||
| Food to pair: | LCBO #: 942904 | ||
| Remarks: A classic blend, showing the roots of its consistency, even in a challenging vintage; the bouquet straddles the line of fresh red fruits and savoury Provençal herbs beautifully; the palate is generous and soft, with an underlying structure providing freshness and contrast to the sweet fruit. | |||
| 2nd Bottle | PIKES TRADITIONALE RIESLING |  |
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| Varietal: Riesling | Winery/Producer: Pikes Vintners Wines | ||
| Type: White | Year: 2009 | ||
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Australia | ||
| Food to pair: pan-seared scallops and green beans | LCBO #: 66894 | ||
| Remarks: Pure, vibrant and very lively Riesling from Pikes Vintners, one of Australia’s Riesling specialists. This peach- and lime-scented number is equally enthralling on the palate. Dry, racy and fruity, with wonderful verve. Cellar it 3-5 years or enjoy it tonight with pan-seared scallops and green beans. | |||
| 3th Bottle | RINGBOLT CABERNET SAUVIGNON |  |
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| Varietal: CABERNET SAUVIGNON | Winery/Producer: Negociants International | ||
| Type: Red | Year: 2008 | ||
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Australia | ||
| Food to pair: | LCBO #: 606624 | ||
| Remarks: Last year we advised that you should buy the best piece of lamb you can afford, roast it up and serve it with this little beauty – though of course we were talking of the 2007. Same advice applies here, though. It tastes chocolately, gravelly, curranty and pure. It’s got class and grunt, is beautifully balanced and the flavours persist long after you’ve swallowed. Quality wine – fit for a fine Saturday night. | |||
| 4th Bottle | PLUNKETT FOWLES STONE DWELLERS MERLOT |  |
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| Varietal: Merlot | Winery/Producer: Plunkett Fowles Wines | |||
| Type: Red wine | Year: 2008 | |||
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Australia | |||
| Food to pair: | LCBO #: 221838 | |||
| Remarks: Notably fragrant, with a savoury red fruit mix on the bouquet; there is a large volume of fruit on the palate with varietal cassis and black olive intersecting flavours; the alcohol works well. | ||||
| 5th Bottle | WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE SHIRAZ |  |
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| Varietal: Shiraz | Winery/Producer: Treasury Wine Estates | |||
| Type: Red wine | Year: 2008 | |||
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Australia | |||
| Food to pair: | LCBO #: 208322 | |||
| Remarks: Deep colour; a fragrant burst of cherry, plum and spice on the bouquet leads into a palate that moves into more powerful black fruits and licorice, the tannins round and soft. | ||||
| 菜單 | 舞影香車 | 霧影朝霞 |
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| 龍抱仙姬 | 洋蔥扒大鴨 | 翠玉葡提 |
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Wah Yan Private Label Chardonnay
From Wah Yan International Conference 2002 which was held in Toronto
WYKwinos Report No. 17 (Cont’d)
Another Chan King’s production!
WYKwinos Report No. 17
Date/Time: 25th June 2011, 11:30 a.m.
Place: Angels Gate Winery, Niagara
| 1st Bottle | Archangel Sauvignon Blanc |  |
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| Varietal: Sparkling | Winery/Producer: Angels Gate | ||
| Type: White | Year: 2008 | ||
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Niagara, Ontario Canada | ||
| Food to pair: Goat Cheese stuffed tomatoe | LCBO #: | ||
| Remarks: With lots of bubbles for your enjoyment and zesty citrus notes with crisp acidity. Fruit forward and elegant, this well balanced sec doesn’t need an occasion to be enjoyed.To the nose: Ripe apples and grapefruit with an undertone of lemon-lime. | |||
| 2nd Bottle | Gewurztraminer |  |
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| Varietal: Gewurztraminer | Winery/Producer: Angels Gate | ||
| Type: White | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $13.95 | Region: Niagara, Ontario Canada | ||
| Food to pair: light poultry and seafood dishes. | LCBO #: 58594 | ||
| Remarks: This fresh and clean gewürztraminer offers fragrances of rose petal, lychee, and mango. Its Off dry palate displays balanced acidity with flavours of tropical fruit, grapefruit, and lime. A refreshing finish follows with pleasant warmth. | |||
| 3th Bottle | SUSSRESERVE RIESLING |  |
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| Varietal: Riesling | Winery/Producer: Angels Gate | ||
| Type: White | Year: 2008 | ||
| Cost: $13.95 | Region: Niagara, Ontario Canada | ||
| Food to pair: Try as an aperitif, with light seafood dishes, mildly spiced cuisine or pan fried trout. | LCBO #: 620104 | ||
| Remarks: Clear, bright pale straw colour; aromas of pear, lime, mineral with peach pit notes; off dry, medium bodied, fresh and crisp, with ripe peach, lime and pear flavours; good length. | |||
| 4th Bottle | Pinot Noir |  |
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| Varietal: Pinot Noir | Winery/Producer: Angels Gate | ||
| Type: Red wine | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $19.15 | Region: Niagara, Ontario Canada | ||
| Food to pair: Pork Tenderloin, Roasted Lamb, Pheasant, and Tuna | LCBO #: | ||
| Remarks: The 2007 vintage has been hailed the best vintage that Ontario has seen in 10 years. This Pinot Noir exhibits rich berries on the nose with warm hints of vanilla and smoke undertones. The palate is just bursting with sweet cherry with a smooth velvety finish. Enjoy this Pinot on a Friday night to ring in a care free, relaxing weekend. | |||
Click here to see the dishes that go with the wines and other pictures taken during the tour of Angels Gate Winery.
WYKwinos Report No. 16
Date/Time: 27th May 2011, 7 p.m. (roughly 3 hours)
Place: 黃金閣鮑翅海鮮酒家, Golden Court Abalone Restaurant
| 1st Bottle | Cave De Hoen |  |
| Varietal: Pinot Gris | Winery/Producer: Cave De Hoen | |
| Type: White | Year: 2009 | |
| Cost: $16.95 | Region: Alsace, France | |
| Food to pair: 蒜茸蒸有殼生蠔 | LCBO #: 196790 | |
| Remarks: Invigorating aromas of honeycomb, mineral, melon and exotic spices on the nose. Well structured, off-dry, round and medium bodied with a pretty fruit core made all the more intriguing by its mushroom and spice accents. Medium-long finish. Enjoy with grilled prawns and a gently spicy sauce. (VINTAGES panel, March 2011) | ||
| 2nd Bottle | Domaine des Ballandors Quincy |  |
| Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc | Winery/Producer: Chantal Wilk et Jean Tatin | |
| Type: White | Year: 2008 | |
| Cost: $18.95 | Region: Loire, France | |
| Food to pair: 珊瑚百花蝦球 | LCBO #: 172528 | |
| Remarks: Lightly grassy, with flavours of creamed corn, the wine was mineral and faintly but pleasantly vegetal. Fresh as a mountain stream, it had a wonderfully full and marrowy sur lie texture. | ||
| 3rd Bottle | Caliterra Tributo |  |
| Varietal: Carmenère | Winery/Producer: Caliterra | |
| Type: Red | Year: 2009 | |
| Cost: $14.95 | Region: Colchagua Valley, Chile | |
| Food to pair: 碧綠沙爹雙脆 | LCBO #: 56630 | |
| Remarks: Caliterra was established in 1996 as a partnership between the Robert Mondavi family and Viña Errázuriz. Viña Erráruriz acquired the Mondavi share in 2004. The name Caliterra is a combination of the words calidad (quality) and tierra (land). This is a deliciously lush wine with layers of sweet dark fruit, nice structure and a seam of acidity keeping everything in balance. | ||
| 4th Bottle | Etna Rosso |  |
| Varietal: Nerello Mascalese-Nerello Cappuccio blend | Winery/Producer: Firriato | |
| Type: Red | Year: 2008 | |
| Cost: $16.95 | Region: Sicily, Italy | |
| Food to pair: 蔥油淋脆皮雞 | LCBO #: 219592 | |
| Remarks: The 2008 Etna Rosso is a wonderful introduction to the wines of the Etna. This Nerello Mascalese-Nerello Cappuccio blend reveals gorgeous, translucent red fruit, flowers and spices in a soft, approachable style that is irresistible. Sweet notes of mint and flowers linger on the elegant finish. The Etna Rosso compares quite favourably with a top-notch villages-level Burgundy – at a fraction of the price. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2014. | ||
| 5th Bottle | Navarro Correas Alegoria Gran Reserva |  |
| Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon | Winery/Producer: Juan Marco | |
| Type: Red | Year: 2007 | |
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Mendoza, Argentina | |
| Food to pair: 黑椒鹿柳球 | LCBO #: 154583 | |
| Remarks: Argentina has more to offer wine lovers than its benchmark Malbec wines. Case in point, Navarro Correas’ winemaker Juan Marco crafts premium-quality wines from Cabernet. With its concentrated, almost tangy blackberry, plum, smoke and vanilla oak flavours, this is a solid wine to enjoy with grilled liver and onions, mushroom risotto or gourmet sausages. | ||
Pairing Dishes
| 蒜茸蒸有殼生蠔 | 珊瑚百花蝦球 | 碧綠沙爹雙脆 |
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| 蔥油淋脆皮雞 | 花彫蒜茸芥蘭 | 黑椒鹿柳球 |
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WYKwinos Report No. 15
Date/Time: April 29, 2011, 7:00 p.m. (roughly 3 hours)
Place: Golden Court Abalone Restaurant, Richmond Hill 黃金閣鮑翅海鮮酒家
Click the picture on the left to see a report on Wino meeting #15
Pairing Dishes
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| 蒜茸蒸有殼生蚝 | 椒鹽三鮮 | 介蘭牛肉 |
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| 蒜香風沙鷄 | 深井燒鴨 | 紅酒鹿腩 |