Date/Time: March 19, 2010, 7 p.m.(roughly 3 hours)
Place: Fantaxia Restaurant樂逍遙
| 1nd Bottle | Cotes Du Rhone Blanc |  |
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| Varietal: Grenache Blanc | Winery/Producer: Les Grandes Serres | ||
| Type: White wine | Year: 2008 | ||
| Cost: $13.95 | Region: Southern Rhone, France | ||
| Food to pair: 避風塘大蝦皇 | LCBO #: 103697 | ||
| Remarks: A blend of traditional Rhône white grape varieties, principally Grenache Blanc and Viognier, this wine features aromas of spring flowers, Bosc pear, light honey and a touch of mineral. Dry and fruity with a nice crisp undertone that brings the fruit into balance. A fine sipper or aperitif wine. You can also enjoy it with mildly spiced Asian seafood dishes. | |||
| 2st Bottle | DOMDECHANT WERNER |  |
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| Varietal: Riesling | Winery/Producer: Domdechant Werner’Sches Weingut | ||
| Type: White Wine | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $19.95 | Region: Rhine Rhinegau, Germany | ||
| Food to pair: 豉椒味溫蜆 | LCBO #: 722413 | ||
| Remarks: The Hochheimer Hölle Kabinett is refined and elegant with yellow plum fruit and some chewiness to its relaxed, caressing body. | |||
| 3rd Bottle | DOMAINE LA GARRIGUE VACQUEYRAS |  |
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| Varietal: Grenache | Winery/Producer: Domaine La Garrigue | ||
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $22.95 | Region: Rhone, France | ||
| Food to pair: 黑椒蔥爆牛肉 | LCBO #: 156380 | ||
| Remarks: The Bernard family, who also owns the endearing hilltop restaurant called Les Florets that overlooks Gigondas, has turned out a classic Provence -styled effort, their 2007 Vacqueyras. A blend of 80% Grenache and the rest Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault, it reveals notes of smoked herbs, roasted meats, red and black fruits, medium to full body, a supple mouthfeel, silky tannins, and beautiful ripeness, purity, and length. This is a hedonistic, complex wine to drink over the next 5-6 years. | |||
| 4th Bottle | ORTAS GIGONDAS 2007 |  |
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| Varietal: Grenache/Syrah | Winery/Producer: Cave de Rasteau | ||
| Type: Red Wine | Year: 2007 | ||
| Cost: $23.95 | Region: Rhone, France | ||
| Food to pair:美極紅酒焗羊架 | LCBO #: 155440 | ||
| Remarks: This award-winning wine is another exquisite example of the 2007 vintage. It features aromas of spring flowers, blackberry, pepper and mocha. Dry, structured and well-balanced with excellent integration between the fruits, acids and tannins. Medium bodied with a long finish. Enjoy this wine tonight with lamb chops or cellar it 3-5+ years. | |||