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星期三, 11月 29, 2006

food @ Yung Kee 2006-11-28

Food @ Yung Kee 2006-11-28

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1999 Chateau Leoville Las Cases, Saint Julien
2003 Carruades de Lafite, Pauillac
2001 Chateau Pichon Baron, Pauillac, 375ml
2001 Chateau Pichon Lalande, Pauillac, 375ml -> corked
2001 Leroy Pommard, "Les Vignots" -> very good
2001 Chateau Bastor Lamontagne, Sauternes, 375ml

金錢雞

凊湯腩

荔竽鴨煲 - 正!

豬心定


海參扣


羊腩煲


方魚炒芥蘭


鏞記炒飯


焯白菜
露筍炒帶子


蝦子冬筍


蟹肉炒涼瓜
芝麻糊

龜靈膏
玄米糕?
攤

生果盤

2003 Coche Dury Bourgogne Blanc

2003 J-F Coche Dury Bourgogne Blanc




只是一瓶普普通通Bourgogne Blanc,但藚價直逼Premier Cru Burgundy Blanc,因為它是由Coche Dury 生產,被Parker 認為最偉大酒莊之一。2003年不及2002年的優秀,但仍有一定功架。只是酸度略低及稍為簡單。***

星期日, 11月 19, 2006

2003 Haut Brion Blanc

Dee's B-day Party @ Manly 2006-11-18

2002 Domaine Patrice Rion Chambolle-Musigny Les Charmes
1997 Domaine Leroy Chambolle Musigny Les Charmes
1997 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Musigny Vieilles Vignes
1999 Maison Louis Jadot Chapelle Chambertin
1990 Chateau Cos d'Estournel Saint Estephe
1999 Ceretto Barolo Zonchera Piedmont
1997 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Graves Blanc
1988 Petaluma Red Coonawarra
2003 Domaine du Clos des Lambrays Clos de Lambrays
1998 Moet et Chandon Dom Perignon
2003 Chateau La Lagune Haut Medoc
1998 Chateau Monestier La Tour Saussignac

Dinner @ 龍皇酒家

1998 Mumm Vintage Brut
2003 Chateau Haut Brion Graves Blanc
2001 Domaine Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux
1999 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac





1998 Mumm Vintage Brut



2003 Chateau Haut Brion Graves Blanc RP97
Although limited in availability, Haut-Brion Blanc is the Rolls Royce of the dry white wines of Graves. The colossal 2003 is super-rich, full-bodied, and unctuously-textured with plenty of fig, melon, honeysuckle, and bees’ wax characteristics in addition to enormous concentration and a huge finish. Remarkably, the grapes for this cuvee were harvested in mid-August. It should evolve and drink well for 30+ years.




2001 Domaine Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux



1999 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac RP95
The 1999 Lafite Rothschild sports an engraved "1999" on the bottle along with an eclipse to mark that significant historical event of August, 1999. It is a quintessential offering from Lafite Rothschild. This prodigious wine is both elegant and intensely flavored, and almost diaphanous in its layers that unfold with no heaviness. An opaque ruby/purple color is accompanied by a complex bouquet of lead pencil, graphite, cedar, creme de cassis, toast, and vanilla. It is medium-bodied, with extravagant layers of richness yet little weight, and a finish that is all sweetness, ripeness, and harmony. This extraordinary Lafite increasingly appears to be a modern day clone of the majestic 1953. A mere one-third of the crop made it into the grand vin! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030.

星期六, 11月 18, 2006

2004 Marquis Philips

2004 Marquis Philips Shiraz
2004 Marquis Philips Cabernet Sauvignon
2004 Marquis Philips Sarahs' Blend (CSM)
2004 Marquis Philips S2 (Cabernet Sauvignon)
2004 Marquis Philips S9 (Shiraz)
No Intergrity produced, all the fruits blended in S9.


This partnership between Dan Philips and winemakers Sarah and Sparky Marquis (who will no longer be making these wines starting with the 2005 vintage) has been a blockbuster success in the American market. And why not? They are delicious efforts possessing varietal character in addition to being loaded with fruit. In short, they are hedonistic, fun wines to drink ... just what wines should be. And, when you consider their prices, they represent exceptional values. The 2002s were knock-outs, the 2003s, while good, were less successful, and the 2004s hit the bull’s eye once again.

(Normally the wines only available in US. It is a joint Venture between Philips and Marquis. The hostile separation of the Marquis' and Dan Philips lead to a blow out to distributors so that the wines could be had (while they were available) for about half to 60% the normal pricing--great bargains if you like the style. The Marquis' latest venture, Mollydooker, is now available in the 2005 wines. Their high end wines are coming out somewhat later)


2004 Marquis Philips Cabernet Sauvignon RP90
The classic 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon offers tell-tale aromas and flavors of black currants, high class cigar smoke, and herbs. Medium to full-bodied with dense, layered fruit flavors, an attractive suppleness, and an easy-going style with admirable depth, it should drink well for 2-3 years.



2004 Marquis Philips Shiraz RP90
The 2004 Shiraz reveals blackberry, tar, pepper, and toasty oak characteristics in its spicy, rich, deep, voluptuous personality. It will drink well for 1-3 years.


2004 Marquis Philips Sarah's Blend RP91
The dense ruby/purple-hued 2004 Sarah’s Blend is composed of 62% Shiraz and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. It offers abundant black cherry and cassis fruit in its smoky, earthy bouquet along with hints of licorice, dried herbs, and chocolate. Full-bodied, opulent, fruity, and long with surprising complexity as well as depth, it should be drunk over the next 3-4 years.

2004 Marquis Philips Cabernet Sauvignon S2 RP90
The more expensive offerings include the 2004 S2 Cabernet Sauvignon. The first bottle tasted was closed, but a second bottle was more open and interesting. There is more to it than the less expensive cuvees, but also more tannin and wood, which can make for a less charming and less open-knit wine. It appears everything will come together with another 6-12 months of bottle age, but at present, this is a solidly made, outstanding example of Cabernet Sauvignon in need of bottle age. It should last for 7-8 years.


2004 Marquis Philips Shiraz 9 RP92
No Shiraz Integrity was made in 2004, so the superb 2004 Shiraz 9 includes the wine that would have been earmarked for that flamboyant cuvee. The rich, full-bodied, opulent Shiraz 9 boasts abundant amounts of concentrated blackberry and cassis fruit intermixed with smoke, camphor, and tar notes. It is a powerful Shiraz (16% alcohol), so those looking for restraint and delicate European-styled reds should steer clear of this monster. It should drink well for at least a decade.
More information on Mollydooker (from WS)
Mollydooker Shiraz McLaren Vale Carnival of Love 2005 94 points $60 2,430 cases imported Red
From the winemaking team of Sparky and Sarah Marquis, this one just brims with personality. It plays its toasty, roasted wheat berry and dusky spice flavors against a vital core of dark, juicy blackberry, plum and cherry fruit. The finish just doesn’t quit, the tannins wrapping it all firmly but gently. Serious Shiraz, in Technicolor and Panavision. Best from 2008 through 2016. From Australia. --H.S.

(From RP)
Mollydooker Carnival Of Love 99$60.00Early Maturity2005
Mollydooker Enchanted Path96$60.00Early Maturity2005
Mollydooker The Boxer (Shiraz)95$20.00Early Maturity2005
Mollydooker Two Left Feet (Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)94$20.00Mature2006
Mollydooker The Violinist (Verdelho)92$15.00Mature2005
Mollydooker The Maitre d' (Cabernet)92$20.00Early Maturity

星期六, 11月 11, 2006

2006-11-07 @ Peninsula Gaddi's Part 2

Memorable 1953 Bordeaux & Mysterious 1961 Petrus

1953年是Bordeaux在50年代兩個靚年之一,另外一個年份是59。
以下的英文TNs是來自Parker的。



1953 Pichon-Longueville Baron RP89
This is one of the finest old vintages of Pichon-Longueville I have tasted. The wine is robust and fully mature.

作為二級莊的Pichon Baron,新年份的Baron都相當出色。這瓶53酸度高了些,而且開首有點皮革、泥土物味。不算討好。Breathe了二小時以後,皮革味才散了少許。**/*



1953 Beychevelle RP92
For unexplainable reasons, Beychevelle does not frequently appear in my tasting notes of older vintages. A 1953 was terrific, the second-best Beychevelle I have ever tasted. Last tasted 1987

曾經有人說過,舊年份的Beychevelle是很正的,未知53是否屬於Beychevelle正的舊年份?酒的酸度也高,但有充足果味去balance。Full bodied而且乾淨,唔錯。***/*



1953 Petrus RP???
A Medoc-like nose offers subtle, restrained, menthol, blackcurrant, and caramel-scented aromas. Medium-bodied, with politely elegant, sweet flavors, and a rich, well-balanced finish, this is one of the most restrained and subtle Petrus offerings I have tasted. The wine is in excellent condition and should last for another decade.

香味比較收斂,沒有Petrus應有的香氣。酒的顏色很深,像80年代的酒多於50年代。Medium - Full bodied,不算很complex,有truffle,mineral的味道。***/*



1953 Chateau Latour RP???
Parker 並沒有評分,這瓶53酸度頗高,使它感覺較薄。Tannin已全融掉,但酒頗為簡單,但勝在乾淨。***



1953 Mouton-Rothschild RP95
Tasted 7 Times With Inconsistent Notes

I remember a friend of mine decanting a magnum of the 1953 and sticking it under my nose to share with me the incredible bouquet. In addition to the exotic aromas of soy sauce, new saddle leather, cassis, herbs, and spices, the 1953 offers a deep ruby color with some amber at the edge. Sweet and fat, with voluptuously-textured fruit, this low acid wine has no noticeable tannin. While it may be living dangerously, it is a decadent treat if it is drunk immediately after decanting.
雖然沒有45 Mouton咁正,它風格上很相似。Complex而且有layers,微甜但酒仍然balance,是五瓶53酒之冠!****




1961 Petrus RP100
An estate only needs to produce a handful of wines such as the 1961 Petrus to garner an international following. Not surprisingly, the 1961 Petrus was pure perfection. This fully mature wine possesses a port-like richness (reminiscent of the 1947 Petrus and 1947 Cheval Blanc). The color revealed considerable amber and garnet, but the wine is crammed with viscous, thick, over-ripe black-cherry, mocha-tinged fruit flavors. Extremely full-bodied, with huge amounts of glycerin and alcohol, this unctuously-textured, thick wine makes for an awesome mouthful. Imagine a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup laced with layers of coffee and cherry, and encased in a shell of Valrhona chocolate!

The notes for this wine are taken from the description of Series III - Flight D of the 1995 tasting conducted in Munich by Helga and Hardy Rodenstock.

這是一瓶世紀之酒的Magnum版本。可能decant的時間不足關係,酒比較收斂,沒有很多的香氣,少許Port-like character,complex,layered而且長aftertaste。唯一無乜Petrus應有的香氣。但已經很正,比53那瓶高一班。****/*


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星期三, 11月 08, 2006

2006-11-07 @ Peninsula Gaddi's Part 1

2006-11-07 @ Peninsula Gaddi’s

1981 Krug Collection Champagne X2
1997 DRC Le Montrachet X2
1988 Domaine Dujac Clos Saint Denis
1969 DRC La Tache Magnum
1953 Chateau Pichon Baron, Pauillac X2
1953 Chateau Beychevelle, Saint Julien X2
1953 Petrus, Pomerol X2
1953 Chateau Latour, Pauillac X2
1953 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pauilllac X2
1995 Chateau Rayas, Chateaneuf-Du-Pape, Rhone X2
1961 Petrus, Pomerol Magnum
1950 Maccahipa, Massandra, The Crimea, Pink Muscat



1981 Krug Collection Champagne



1997 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Montrachet RP94

Having retasted DRC's 1997 Montrachet in March, 2000, it was apparent that my earlier assessment was both conservative in judgement and anticipated maturity dates. It reveals a straw/goldish color and loads of tropical fruit, mineral, anise, and buttered aromas. This massive, medium-to-full-bodied, and dense wine displays layers of spice, creamy super-ripe pears, creme brulee, and hints of butterscotch in its opulent flavor profile. Velvety-textured and broad, it is forward yet better balanced than originally perceived. Drink it between 2002 and 2012.

1988 Domaine Dujac Clos St Denis RP92
I think that the Clos St.-Denis actually might be the top wine from this domaine. The 1988 resembled the 1985 with its extraordinary rich, sweet, expansive bouquet of flowers, plum-like fruit, and smoky, toasty oak. In the mouth, it is fabulously concentated, gorgeously rich and long, and altogether a superb glass of red burgundy. There are some tannins in the finish, and while drinkable now, this wine should be cellared for another 1-2 years in order to round out. It should last for at least a decade. All of the Domaine Dujac wines are bottled unfiltered.



1969 Domaine de la Romanee Conti La Tache RP94

PRODUCTION: 2,017 cases. A healthy, medium to dark garnet color with considerable rust and brown at the edge is typical of a 26-year old, high class red Burgundy. A pungent, smoked duck, Asian spice, sweet, red and black fruit, caramel-like bouquet explodes from the glass. If there is ever a wine that can be said to reek of terroir, it is this 1969. From one of the more structured vintages in the last 25 years (let's hope the finest 1993s turn out this well), this fully mature, medium to full-bodied La Tache still retains some tannin. It is beautifully sweet, expansive, and rich, with complex aromatics. If the flavors deliver outstanding ripeness and complexity, the tannin in the more rustic finish is obtrusive. I would not push this wine's longevity curve any further given the fact that this example was from a magnum in pristine condition. It is a terrific La Tache that proves that in some instances, great red Burgundy can last for 25+ years.



1995 Chateau Rayas Chateauneuf du Pape RP96

The 1995 is spectacular. When Emmanuel Reynaud said it was evolving quickly, in essence repudiating this vintage, I immediately drank two bottles of this glorious elixir. It does not reveal the over-ripeness of the 1990, bringing to mind a hypothetical blend of the great 1989 and 1978. Deeply-colored and still young, with black currant/creme de cassis-like characteristics, huge body, yet great structure and delineation, this is a classic Rayas that is totally different than the 1990. It should continue to improve in the bottle and may merit an even higher score. While it can be drunk now, it will be even better with 3-4 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2020.



1950 Massandra Pink Muscat RP??? (below is 1940 TN)

Packaged in a thick, antique glass bottle, the 1940, which had considerable heavy sediment, revealed a slightly cloudy amber color. A spectacular nose of roasted coffee, fruitcake, spice, honey, and nuts soared from the glass. In the mouth, this wine revealed extraordinary fullness, richness, and lively, tangy acidity, which holds its considerable weight and massiveness together. The spicy, honeyed character continues in the mouth, and while there is no doubt considerable residual sugar, the zesty acidity is refreshing and uplifting. This is a provocative and compelling Muscat that must be tasted to be believed. Moreover, I suspect it will last for 20 more years. Very few bottles of this 1940 were produced, but the Pink Muscat is offered in many vintages (for example, 1895, 1914, 1915, 1918, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1927, 1931, and 1932 are still available), and I assume they would possess similar characteristics. This wine is part of the Massandra collection. Founded by Tsar Nicholas II in 1894, the Massandra Winery, on the outskirts of Yalta, on the Crimean Peninsula, supplied the royal family with fine wines while they were vacationing at their summer palace at Livadia.

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