Birthday Gift

未到十一月, 便收到老友寄來的生日禮物 ~ 煙斗.
感謝 Andy 送我厚禮! (還以為你會送我一支 montrachet)
相信要一段時間, 才能學懂如何抽煙斗,
聽聞初學者常被灼傷, 舌頭感到刺痛.

煙斗, 也讓我想起仙遊多年的爺爺,
爺爺很疼我兩兄妹, 零用錢, 玩具, 愛心從不缺,
為討爺爺歡心, 小時候曾以多月積蓄買了一支煙斗賀壽,
款式是殖民地官員常用那種, 依稀記得是 dunhill 的出品.
自從爺爺患上危疾, 已甚少抽煙,
而那支煙斗大概也隨他西遊吧,
在極樂世界, 抽煙斗比抽香燭時髦得多!

別神化KRUG

By Deetsang
Decanter International Chinese Edition


香 檳，由葡萄釀造，氣泡滿滿的，是法國農產品，存世的原因無非是滿足人類口腹之慾。不過，如在飲食之上加進生活態度，那香檳就不只是香檳，而是品味和文化。

現在幾乎所有香檳品牌都循這方面走，極力將品牌與消費者生活結合，速成手法不外乎與Culture Icon拉上關係，最近LVMH集團的香檳品牌Moet et Chandon 為1998 Dom Perignon （有稱香檳王）製作廣告，操刀的不是尋常攝影師，而是時裝界典堂級人物Karl Lagerfeld。

若然閣下從未聽聞Karl Lagerfeld這個名字，未看過這位束馬尾穿緊身褲子的長者的照片，那你肯定是火星人，昨天才來到地球定居。

在行銷世界裡，無論產品有多完美，缺乏有效的巿場行銷策略，產品就難以竄紅。深明此道者莫過於LVMH集團，在他手上的著名品牌多如銀河沙數，莫說時裝和珠寶品牌，就是香檳裡的貴族，都被盡收名下，例如為人熟悉的Moet et Chandon（中譯酩悅）和Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin（中譯凱歌，簡稱vcp）、歷史悠久的Ruinart，還有香檳王者　~　KRUG。

KRUG向來給人高傲，超凡出世的感覺，但被LVMH收購後，行銷作風有明顯的改變，不單更換新的酒標，而且不時與時尚產品來個Crossover。前陣子，KRUG與著名豪華行李箱訂造商 Pinel & Pinel首度攜手創作出一輛極級行李箱「KRUG TRUNK」，全球限量生產30輛，其中2輛於香港發售，盛惠港幣350,000元。

這輛KRUG TRUNK需經人手製作700小時，門上以鎳合金字母鉻上KRUG品牌標誌，亦可按買家心意鉻上其名字或家族標誌。所有餐飲配件都是名師設計，例如Francois Bauchet設計香檳冰鎮器、Rina Menardi的餐具、Guy Degrenne的玻璃杯、Daniel Eltner的筷子座。總之是行李箱，也是藝術品，奢侈與否，見仁見智。

很多「老」酒友難以接受這樣的行銷手法，覺得破壞了KRUG在他們心目中原有的超然形象。自從KRUG更換了沿用多年的酒標，KRUG主席 Remi KRUG先生就不斷收到客戶的抗議電郵，說新酒標很醜！也有不少長期客戶覺得KRUG現在的行銷手法只重華麗，欠缺以往的傲氣！

「沙士比亞的劇作傳頌百年，很多劇團都演過，不同劇團的演繹為劇作注入新元素，新驚喜，可是沙翁作品的精髓不曾改變。同樣，KRUG雖然換了外衣，但靈魂仍在，味道特色依然！KRUG就是KRUG。KRUG雖被譽為香檳王者，但請不要把KRUG神化，香檳是釀來喝的，釀來享受，不是拿來膜拜。」Remi KRUG說。

他解釋，巿務策略的作用是將KRUG的味道與僱客連在一起。KRUG要做到穩定與驚喜並重，當中需要很高的經營技巧，如果推廣手法能提供更大新鮮感，何樂而不為，任何品牌形象都要因應時代而脫變。

「我們總不能把品牌永久鎖在夾萬中拒絕求變。」Remi Krug說。

KRUG旗下有五個系列：Krug Grande Cuvee、Krug Rose、Krug Vintage、Krug Collection及Krug Clos du Mesnil。Grande Cuvee是Krug是五個系列中較便宜的（雖說便宜，但也比一般不列年份的香檳貴上三倍），但Grande Cuvee卻最能反映KRUG高超的釀酒技巧和風格，由多達五十種已陳年六年至十多年的舊酒混和而成，在上巿前，還要待在酒窖陳放6年以上，故特別成熟芳香，散發著乾果和烘多士的香味，餘韻悠長細膩。

這樣的極品香檳，筆者倒不介意天天膜拜，天天喝過飽。

Two Exciting Wine Dinners in November by Wing 'N' Things

Join us when we match the wines of Hunter's and Kumeu Riverwith the best of New Zealand and Australian foods at Wooloomooloo Bar & Grill!


Kumeu River Wines Dinner
with Michael Brajkovich, MW
Tuesday, 1st November 2005
HK$680 per person (+10% Service Charge)

Join New Zealand Master of Wine, Michael Brajkovich, at Wooloomooloo as he takes us through the finer points of creating the stellar range of wines offered by Kumeu River. Click here for Menu details...



Hunter's Wines Dinner
with Jane Hunter
Tuesday, 8th November 2005
HK$680 per person (+10% Service Charge)

We sit down with Jane Hunter, one of New Zealand's most famous winemakers, as she gives us a full overview of Hunter's Wines impressive collection of wines. Click here for Menu details...


For bookings, call Bonnie at 2894 8010
or email bonnie@wooloo-mooloo.com

阿諾豬華新力啤訪港

Follow Me!


美國加州州長阿諾舒華辛力加計劃十一月十四日率團訪問北京、上海及香港。預計約五十人將隨他訪問中國，其中包括數家高科技公司與農業公司。根據行程安排，隨團訪問的美國商界人士可能與中國官員見面，並在香港參加為阿諾舒華辛力加舉辦的私人及聯繫商界的招待會。

GDV Oct Sale

GALLERIE DU VIN LIMITED

Central - G/F., 24 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong Tel: 852-2854 2987 Fax: 852-2854 2011

Wanchai - B1, G/F., 313 Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong Tel: 852-2591 9028 Fax: 852-2591 1682
Email - sales@gdv.com.hk
Web site - http://www.gdv.com.hk/

MONTHLY WINE TASTING
Theme :“2000 Umbria Vs 2000 Piedmont Vs 2000 Tuscany"
Place: G/F., 24 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Date: 4th November 2005 (Friday)
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
FEE: HK$169 per person
As a token of appreciation, a coupon of HK$50 will be given to those members who attend this Wine Tasting

2000 Fobiano La Carraia, Umbria HK$258
2000 Falesco Marcilia, Umbria HK$668
2000 Luigi Pira Barolo, Piedmont HK$518
2000 Luigi Pira Barolo "Margheria", Piedmont HK$648
2000 Montepeloso "Eneo", Tuscany HK$328
2000 Tenuta di Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba, Tuscany HK$448

Limited to 11 Persons. Prepayment required with 24 hours cancellation notice. Please call to make your reservations at 2854-2987 or email to mailto:sales@ewine.com.hk


MONTHLY PROMOTION
AUSTRALIA
2002 Glaetzer Shiraz, Barossa Valley HK$798 Now HK$598 (6 bots available)
1966 Penfolds Grange, South Australia HK$9,280 Now HK$7,780 (1 bot. available)

CHAMPAGNE
NV Krug HK$580 (375ml) Now HK$478 (375ml) (12 bots available)
NV VCP HK$438 Now HK$360
NV Moet & Chandon HK$418 Now HK$349

BORDEAUX
1986 Ch. Labegorce Zede, Margaux HK$1,380 Now HK$880 (4 bots available)
2000 Ch. Valandraud, St-Emilion HK$3,980 Now HK$2,980 (2 bots available)
2001 Ch. Valandraud, St-Emilion HK$2,980 Now HK$2,280 (2 bots available)
2000 Virginie de Valandraud, St-Emilion HK$998 Now HK$788 (6 bots available)
2001 Ch. La Mondotte, St-Emilion HK$2,988 Now HK$2,388 (6 bots available)
2001 Ch. La Mondotte, St-Emilion HK$6,188(1.5L) Now HK$4,988(1.5L) (3 bots available)
2000 Ch. La Gomerie, St-Emilion HK$2,288 Now HK$1,888 (6 bots available)
1966 Ch. Latour, Pauillac HK$8,800 Now HK$6,880 (1 bot. available)

BURGUNDY WHITE
1999 Laroche Chablis Grand Cru "Les Clos" HK$880 Now HK$598 (10 bots available)
1999 Colin Chassagne Montrachet Caillerets HK$880 Now HK$598 (11 bots available)
2002 Leflaive Puligny Montrachet les Clavoillons HK$1,280 Now HK$988 (6 bots available)
2002 Bouchard Chevalier Montrachet HK$2,280 NowHK$1,698 (2 bots available)

BURGUNDY RED
2000 Joseph Roty Mazis Chambertin HK$1,980 Now HK$1,388 (3 bots available)
2002 Rene Engel Vosne Romanee HK$880 Now HK$598 (6 bots available)

RHONE
2001 Tardieu Laurent CDP VV "Cuvee Speciale", Southern Rhone HK$1,068 Now HK$878 (6 bots available)

ITALY
2000 Marciliano, Umbria HK$668 Now HK$488 (2 bots available)
1998 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva "Ugolaia", Tuscany HK$1,118 Now HK$898 (6 bots available)
2001 Saffredi Le Pupille, Tuscany HK$1,688 (1.5L) Now HK$1,380 (1.5L) (3 bots available)

VINTAGE PORT
1967 Quinta do Noval "Nacional" HK$6,980 Now HK$4,980 (1 bot available)
1996 Quinta do Noval "Nacional" HK$5,980 Now HK$4,280 (2 bots available)
1995 Quinta do Noval HK$698 Now HK$548 (6 bots available)
1997 Quinta do Noval "Silval" HK$428 (375ml) Now HK$348 (375ml) (6 bots available)


Premium Table Wine
Order Minimum - 6 Bottles (Assorted Label Allow)

AUSTRALIA
2002 Ben's Run Shiraz HK$288 Now HK$198
2003 Three Brothers Reunion Shiraz HK$188 Now HK$128
2003 Boundary Rider Cabernet Shiraz HK$188 Now HK$118

BORDEAUX
2000 Lacoste Boire, Pauillac (2nd Wine of Grand Puy Lacoste) HK$398 Now HK$298 (24 bots available)
2000 Reserve de la Comtesse, Pauillac (2nd Wine of Pichon Lalande) HK$498 Now HK$398 (36 bots available)

LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON, SOUTHERN RHONE & PROVENCE
2000 The Fifteen, Languedoc Roussillon HK$208 Now HK$118 (10 bots available)
1997 Janasse CDP "Cuvee Chaupins", Southern Rhone HK$598 Now HK$398 (7 bots available)
1999 Domaine Bunan Moulin des Costes Bandol Rouge, Provence HK$188 Now HK$148 (12 bots available)
2001 Domaine Pierre Clavel Coteaux du Languedoc "Copa Santa", Provence HK$278 Now HK$228 (6 bots available)

ITALY
2000 Fobiano La Carraia,Umbria HK$258 Now HK$198 (6 bots available)
2001 Falesco Merlot,Umbria HK$218 Now HK$178 (12 bots available)


New Arrival

AUSTRIA WHITE
2000 F. X. Pichler Riesling Smaragd Trocken "Kellerberg", Wachau, Niederosterreich HK$638


BORDEAUX
1998 Faizeau Vieilles Vignes, Montagne St Emilion HK$238
Vignes, Montagne St Emilion HK$478 (1.5L)
2000 Paloumey, Haut Medoc HK$558 (1.5L)
2000 Domaine de L'A, Cotes de Castillon (500 cases made) HK$1,188 (1.5L)
2000 Franc Maillet Cuvee Jean Baptiste, Pomerol HK$768
2000 Franc Maillet Cuvee Jean Baptiste, Pomerol HK$1,498 (1.5L)
2001 La Prade, Cotes de Francs HK$558 (1.5L)
2002 Cote de Baleau, St-Emilion HK$448 (1.5L)
2001 Fougas Maldoror, Cotes de Bourg HK$668 (1.5L)

RHONE & PROVENCE
1999 Domaine Bunan Chateau la Rouviere Bandol Rouge "Cuvee Mourvedre", Provence HK$278
2001 Tardieu Laurent CDP VV "Cuvee Speciale", Southern Rhone HK$1,068
2001 Tardieu Laurent CDP VV, Southern Rhone HK$928
2001 Brunel les Cailloux CDP "les Cailloux", Southern Rhone HK$448
1998 Domaine de la Charbonniere CDP "Mourre des Perdrix", Southern Rhone HK$348

ITALY
2001 Falesco Merlot, Umbria HK$218
2000 Fobiano La Carraia, Umbria HK$258
2000 Tenuta di Capezzana Ghiaie della Furba, Tuscany HK$448
1999 Saffredi Le Pupille, Tuscany HK$738
2001 Saffredi Le Pupille, Tuscany HK$768
1998 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino Riserva "Ugolaia", Tuscany (500 cases made) HK$1,118
1997 Vasco Sassetti Brunello di Montalcino "II Campo Bellavista", Tuscany HK$918
1997 Vasco Sassetti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva "II Campo Bellavista", Tuscany HK$1,088
2000 Luigi Pira Barolo, Piedmont HK$518
2000 Luigi Pira Barolo Margherita, Piedmont HK$648
1997 Fantino Conterno Barolo "Vigna Parussi", Piedmont HK$718
2000 Fantino Conterno Barolo "Vigna del Gris", Piedmont HK$738
2000 Fantino Conterno Barolo "Sori Ginestra", Piedmont HK$738
2000 Bruno Rocca (Rabaja) Barbaresco "Coparossa", Piedmont HK$768

GERMAN WHITE
2003 Grans Fassian Riesling Spatlese "Trittenheimer Apotheke" (600 CasesMade) HK$318
2003 Grans Fassian Riesling Auslese "Trittenheimer Apotheke" (80 CasesMade) HK$398
2003 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel HK$798

SPAIN
1999 Senorio de San Vicente San Vicente, Rioja HK$388

VINTAGE PORT
1997 Quinta do Noval "Silval" HK$428 (375ml)
1997 Quinta do Vale Dona Maria Late Bottled Vintage "de Mina" HK$278
1997 Quinta do Noval "Silval" HK$818

巴金病逝

中國文學巨匠巴金在上海病逝，終年１０１歲。巴金在１９０４年出生，是四川成都人，曾到法國留學，返國後從事文學創作，最膾炙人口的作品是激流三部曲－家春秋，抗日戰爭爆發後，巴金在各地致力於抗日救亡文化活動，編輯吶喊，救亡日報等報刊，在文化大革命期間，曾受沖擊，他在七七至八三年，出任中國作家協會主席，１９８３年及２００３年當選全國政協副主席，０３年國務院並授予巴金人民作家的榮譽稱號。

18 Oct Free Tasting by Everwise Cellar Club

Dear Members & Wine Lovers,

You are invited to join the free wine tasting :

Date : 18 October 2005 ( Tuesday )
Time : 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Venue : 402-3 Winway Bldg.,
50 Wellington Street, Central,
Hong Kong.

Everwise Cellar Club
Australian Fine Wine Specialist
402-3 Winway Bldg, 50 Wellington St, Central, HK.
Tel : (852) 3426 9988 Fax : (852) 3426 9292
email central@everwisewine.com

2001 Colville Estate Shiraz McLaren Vale
Full bodied, strong peppery, dark chocolate

2003 Kangarilla Road Shiraz McLaren Vale
Full bodied, sweet blackberry fruit

2001 Ninth Island Limestone Shiraz Limestone Coast
Medium bodied, long finish

2001 Road to Robe Shiraz Limestone Coast
Medium bodied, plum & blackberry

1999 Turramurra Estate Sauvignon Blanc Mornington Peninsula
Quite minerally, clean acid finish

2000 Turramurra Estate Chardonnay Mornington Peninsula
Melon fruit, touch of oak

IWC Meet the Wine Maker Series (d'Arenberg)

With Mark Bolton of d'Arenberg wines, McLaren Vale , South Australia. d'Arenberg wines are noted for their richness and diverse varietal characteristics. The are also famed for the ability of wines to age gracefully. This is a unique tasting examining the wines 'before and after' vintages.

Tuesday, 1st November 05
6-7.30pm
Tasting fee HK$ 400

Wines for tasting are:
1997 & 2003 The Footbolt Shiraz
1997 & 2003 The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 & 2003 The Coppermine Road Cabernet Sauvignon
1997 & 2003 The Dead Arm Shiraz

For further inquiries, please visit website http://www.iwinecentre.com/ or email admin@iwinecentre.com or tel (852) 2549 0181

Domaine Bertagna Dinner by BBR

We are very pleased to welcome to Hong Kong Eva Reh-Siddle, the owner of Domaine Bertagna, our newest range of Burgundies, to host an Evening of Fine Burgundy.

The dinner will feature five of Bertagna's top wines, including two Premier Crus and two Grand Crus.

DETAIL

Date: Thursday, 17th November, 2005
Time: 7:30pm Cocktail, 8:00pm Dinner
Venue: The Gaia Restaurant
Ground Floor, Grand Millennium Plaza, 81 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong.
Ticket: HK$1,388
Seats are limited, so early booking is advised
Please contact Mark Lee, Tel: (852) 2110-1680, Fax: (852) 2114-0996
E-mail: events@bbr.com.hk

MENU

Pizza alla romana
Gaia's pizza passed around
2000 Vougeot Blanc, 1er Cru, Domaine Bertagna
* * *
Prosciutto con Burrata e Pomodori Appassiti
Parma ham reserva with creamy burrata cheese and semidry tomatoes
1998 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Bertagna
* * *
Risotto d'Orzo ai Porcini e Ragu'di Piccione
Barley risotto with porcini mushrooms and pigeon ragout
1999 Chambolle Musigny, Les Plantes, Domaine Bertagna
* * *
Carre'd Agnello in Crosta di Erbe e Semi di Girasole
Lamb rack in a sunflower seeds and herbs crust
Or
Tortino di Pesce San Pietro all'Aragosta
John Dory fillet with yellow potatoes and lobster bisque sauce
2000 Corton, Les Grandes Lolieres, Domaine Bertagna
* * *
Strudel di Fichi e Gelato di Malaga
Figs strudel with Malaga ice cream
Or
Formaggi Nostrani
Assortment of Italian cheeses
2000 Clos St. Denis, Domaine Bertagna
* * *
t? o caff?
Tea or Coffee

Various Tasting by Watson's Wine Cellar

Moet & Chandon Vintage 1999 Preview

Be one of the first to taste the new release of Moet & Chandon 1999 vintage. Join the expert - Mr Guillaume Berchon of Moet & Chandon who will lead you through a tasting of vintage 1999 and Rose vintage 1999.

Two Sessions
*Monday 17th Oct, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
*Monday 24th Oct, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Price
HK$100 - redeemable off your next purchase at Watson's Wine Cellar

Venue
Watson's Wine Cellar, 31 Queens Road Central, HK

Reserve Your Place
*Numbers are lmited - please call Ringo to reserve your place on (852) 2147 3641

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Riedel Glassware - Ademonstration & tasting

We were amazed at how the same wine can appear so different when using the right glassware. Smell and taste the Riedel difference at a specail tasting and demonstration lead by Mr Ravi Gidumal of Riedel.

Two Sessions
*Tuesday 25th Oct, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
*Tuesday 8th Nov, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Price
Free to Watson's Wine Cellar Members

Venue
Watson's Wine Cellar, 49 Valley Road, Happy Valley, HK

Reserve Your Place
*Numbers are lmited - please call Terence to reserve your place on (852) 3151 7130

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Bordeaux - A mini Masterclass

Bordeaux is perennially popular and probably more talked about than any other region. But there is more to this classic region that meets the eye. Join our Fine Wine Manager, Jeanette Patterson for an introduction and tutored tasting. Seven great examples showing the diversity of Bordeaux, will be tasted;

Chateau de Sours Rose 2004
Chateau de Sours Red 2003
Chateau de Fonbel 1999
Chateau Labadie Medoc 2001
Chateau Z de Zede 2000
Chateau Grand Marechaux 2002
Chateau Moulin d'Issan 2002

Two Sessions
*Thursday 20th Oct, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
*Thursday 27th Oct, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Price
HK$100 - redeemable off your next purchase at Watson's Wine Cellar

Venue
Watson's Wine Cellar, 49 Valley Road, Happy Valley, HK

Reserve Your Place
*Numbers are lmited - please call Terence to reserve your place on (852) 3151 7130

WINE DINNER with Ashbrook Estate - DOT COD on 25th Oct 2005

Boutique Wines

ASHBROOK WINE DINNER
Tuesday, 25th October 2005

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RECEPTION at 7:30pm

Brie Cheese on Water Biscuit,

Parma Ham with Cantaloupe Melon,

Deep-fried Risotto Rice Ball

with Pesto Sauce
Ashbrook Riesling 2004

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APPETISER at 8:00pm

Fresh Cold Yabbies with Mesclun Salad
Served with Orange & Herb Dressing

~Or~

Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese Salad

with Red Wine Vinegar
Ashbrook Sauvignon Blanc 2004/05 &

Ashbrook Chardonnay 2003

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MAIN

Pan Fried Australian Red Emperor Fillet

With Citrus Butter

~Or~

Grilled Australian Beef Tenderloin

With Cepes Cream Sauce

Main Course is accompanied by gratin potatoes and seasonal vegetables
(Vegetarian main course available on prior request)
Ashbrook Cabernet Merlot 2000 &

Ashbrook Shiraz 2002

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DESSERT & CHEESE

Baked Coffee & Chocolate Cake

With Dark Chocolate Cream

~&~

Brie and Gorgonzola Cheese

With selection of Biscuits
Chambers Tokay Port Wine, South Australia

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COFFEE OR TEA & Pralines

Cost HK$498/person (all inc)

No refund for cancellations within 48 hours of the event

Please call Tel (852) 2872-4234 for reservations

Sep, 2005 最喜愛的葡萄酒

日期：2005年9月30日
時間：7:30pm
地點：富東海鮮酒家


1985 Domaine Pierre Ponnelle Clos De La Roche

顏色很健康，滲出加應子、野味肉香，初段入口有 Tannin 仍濃，大約半小時後開始收斂，但再過半小時後口感越來越甜美，過癮。

1992 Olivier Leflaive Freres Montrachet

很濃杏仁，蜜糖香，香氣極像 sauternes，初段口感如油，很滑很濃，三小時後顯現酸度，餘韻悠長，好喝。

協和酒洋 ~『Decanter』世界葡萄酒大賞賽 - 得獎名酒晚宴

2005『品醇酒』世界葡萄酒大賞賽 - 得獎名酒晚宴
2005 『DECANTER』World Wine Awards Wine Dinner

一年一度的「Decanter世界葡萄酒大賞賽」剛剛完滿結束，是次比賽是藉由突出地區的風格，及「產區的風土條件(terroir)」的影響性，而在每年年底慶祝葡萄酒世界擁有這麼多差異性的一項比賽。

評審團由二十多位最令人尊敬的世界級著名酒評家，如Steven Spurrie, John Radfor等組成…..首先將葡萄酒先按產區分組，然後選出分組傑出者，再進入爭取國際性的大獎。

協和洋酒的美酒中，首先勇佔兩面「最有價值(Best-value)」的地區大獎(Regional trophy) – 分別是Margaux二級酒莊的Ch. Rauzan-Segla 2001及De Bortoli 的Show Liqueur Muscat (Port Wine 砵酒)，另更佔四面銀牌及一面銅牌。至於設「最有價值」大獎的目的，是以獻給會買酒且享用酒的消費者提供最實際的推薦。

為慶祝這大賞賽及令各尊貴協和會員以第一時間品嚐各「得獎名酒」，故特誠邀閣下於飽覽三百六十度維景的EDEN法國餐廳共聚晚餐，及時行樂！！！

日期：2005年10月19日（星期三）
Date : 19th Oct 2005（Wednesday）

時間 Time：19:30 - 22:30

地點：EDEN - 香港灣仔謝斐道393號新時代中心38樓 (銅鑼灣MTR Exit C)
Venue : 38/F., Times Tower, 393 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, HK.

費用：每位438元

Fee : HK$438/person*（附HK$100代用券，訂購當晚洋酒滿HK$500可作現金使用。)

* 6-courses each served with wines
* HK$100 redeem with purchase of HK$500 upon wines recommended on 19 Oct 2005


BOOK your tickets now (1st-come-1st-served).......

R.S.V.P. (852) 2111 3009 or simply reply to ivy_liu@concordwines.com.hk

新一期"葡萄酒王國"出版了

今期仍然以 Bordeaux 為主題！

L'CLOS Fine Wine Offer

Kindly find herewith our Fine Wine Offer, for ordering simple send us an email and we will arrange delivery.

Chateau Palmer 2000 $1,680
Chateau Pichon Lalande 2000 $1,780
Reserve de la Comtese 2000 $410
Chateau Troplong Mondot 1994 $580
Chateau Branaire Ducru 2000 $560
Chateau Branaire Ducru 2002 (1/2) $198
Chateau Calon Segur 2000 $980
Chateau Lagrange 2000 $650
Chateau Troplong Mondot 1996 $580
Chateau Clinet $1,250
Clos du Marquis 2000 $560
Chateau Margaux 1986 $3,800
Chateau Palmer 1983 $2,800
Chateau Lafite 1994 $1,850
Chateau Gruaud Larose 1990 $1,580


L'CLOS
Chloe
Tel : (852) 8102 2918
Fax : (852) 8102 3918
http://www.lclos.com/

Decanter 國際中文版 "品醇客" 創刊

"Decanter" 英文版公布

標題：Decanter: new star in the East
http://www.decanter.com/news/69331.html


"品醇客" 國際中文版公布

標題：品醇客 ~ 東方之星
http://www.decanter-chinese.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=74

15/10 Tutored Tasting Unique Red Wines

If you are in need of a change from the usual Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines of this world, then this is the tasting for you. We have Chateau Musar, Lebanon's top wine made by Serge Hochar who is a former Decanter magazine's Wine Man of the Year together with the second label called simply Hochar.

We will also have a range of wines made from grape varieties only grown in one or two countries such as Zinfandel and Pinotage.This will be a fascinating tasting and a rare opportunity to taste Chateau Musar and Hochar as well as some unique red wines from exciting and different grape varieties and countries.

Full details are on the attached flyer which is summarised as follows:

Date: Saturday 15 October 2005
Time: 3 - 5 pm
Cost: $580

To book your place, please simply reply to vincrest@netvigator.com

This tasting will be conducted in English.

Alsace 葡萄酒節 (28~29/10/2005)

阿爾薩斯（Alsace）是法國東北部著名酒區，盛產芳香馥郁，充滿大自然氣息的葡萄酒。為促進葡萄酒愛好者對這個獨特酒區的認識，阿爾薩斯葡萄酒管理局代表Thierry Fritsch先生將親臨香港，主持本年度的阿爾薩斯葡萄酒節。

阿爾薩斯葡萄酒工作坊 (以英語講授)
日期：2005年10月28日（星期五）
時間：7:00pm ~ 9:30pm
地點：香港怡東酒店（銅鑼灣告士打道281號）
講者：阿爾薩斯葡萄酒管理局代表Thierry Fritsch先生
入場費：HK$220
名額：55名
查詢請電：(852) 2866 7163

阿爾薩斯葡萄酒嘉年華
日期：2005年10月29日（星期六）
時間：1:00pm ~ 5:30pm
地點：Butterfield’s（香港, 英皇道979號, 太古坊, 多盛大廈4樓）
入場費：HK$70 (附送HK$30代用券)
查詢請電：(852) 2866 7163

「World Wine Week」美酒佳餚薈萃週

由2005年10月31日至11月6日期間，香港JW萬豪酒店與Watson's 酒窖合作舉行「World Wine Week」活動，將世界級最新及最好的陳年佳釀一次過展現您眼前。來至世界各地77個酒莊以及釀酒師代表將雲集香港JW萬豪酒店。

酒店飲食部總監顏?駿希望藉此加強與Watson's 酒窖的伙伴關係，並讓更多客人對葡萄酒種類及嘗酒有更深認識，並強調佳釀與美饌是相輝映的。Watson’s 酒窖經理 James Hepple亦表示，美酒佳餚當前，必定是完美配搭，能帶給人難以忘懷的時刻。

其中主要環節包括：美酒任嘗夜、葡萄美酒伴中式佳餚、同業及顧客嘗酒會、嘗酒班、佳釀美饌巡迴晚宴及豪華 ”Shiraz” 晚宴。詳情如下：

31/10 (mon) ~ 6/11 (sun) 晚上8:30 —11:30
酒廊及Q88酒吧設有美酒任嘗夜
每位港幣 $398*
查詢電話：(852) 2841-3836 或 3846

31/10 (mon) 午餐及晚餐時段
葡萄美酒伴中式佳餚於萬豪殿中菜廳舉行
查詢電話：(852) 2841-3853

1/11 (tue) 晚上7:30 —10:30
佳釀美饌巡迴晚宴：JW's 加州餐廳、萬豪殿中菜廳、酒廊、魚吧
每位港幣 $830*
查詢電話：(852) 2841-3899 或 3889

3/11 (thu ) 下午3:15 — 5:15
同業嘗酒會 (只接受持邀請卡者)

下午5:30 — 晚上9:00
顧客嘗酒會：每位港幣 $180*
酒?可於香港JW萬豪酒店及Watson’s 酒窖有售，欲想即時購票入場者需視乎當日供求情況而定，首500位購票顧客可獲贈精美Riedel酒杯一隻
查詢電話：香港JW 萬豪酒店(852) 2810-8366　或　Watson's 酒窖(852) 3157-1886

4/11 (fri) 晚上8:00—10:30
豪華 ”Shiraz” 晚宴於 JW's 加州餐廳,
每位港幣 $980*
查詢電話：(852) 2841-3899 或 3889


* 以上價格需另加10% 服務費


香港JW萬豪酒店網址
http://www.jwmarriotthk.com/

Watson's 酒窖網址
http://www.watsonswine.com/

Krug Trunk 盛惠 HK$350,000

自1843年起即以釀製尊貴Prestige Cuv?e佳釀而聞名的Krug香檳，與著名豪華行李箱訂造商 Pinel & Pinel首度攜手，創作出不同凡響的藝術結晶品──Krug Trunk。Krug Trunk在各方面都達至完美境界，專為品酒雅仕而設，讓他們隨興之所至，時刻盡享Krug香檳的極品歡愉。

Krug Trunk全球只限量生產30輛，勢必成為Krug擁躉的頭號最愛珍藏品。由2005年11月4日起，其中2輛將於香港連卡佛獨家發售，定價為港幣350,000元。

Krug對手工藝的執著是世界上碩果僅存的傳奇，這份執著與Pinel & Pinel的創辦人Fred Pinel如出一轍。其度身訂造的行李箱，結合傳統的經典及現代的科技，早已成為行內的經典。Krug與Pinel & Pinel惺惺相惜，故邀請對方設計一架流動行李箱，將享樂的藝術推上另一個層次，令享受香檳的即興過程與Krug的上乘品質融合得絲絲入扣。

每輛Krug Trunk需經人手製作700小時，每個細節一絲不苟，無論內外都令人驚喜連連。外殼以深棕色牛仔皮製，配上抗鏽鎳合金方角、鉸位及手柄，專為長途旅行而設。Krug Trunk門上以鎳合金字母鉻上Krug品牌標誌，亦可按買家心意鉻上其名字或家族標誌。低調典雅的外表深藏濃烈激情，全因Krug Trunk內部以鮮艷的紅色牛仔皮鋪製，內外鮮明的對比恰如Pinel & Pinel的風格，亦跟Krug香檳充滿個性的特色配合得天衣無縫。

Krug Trunk內部排列著一系列精心佈置的抽屜，擺放了所有Krug愛好者夢寐以求的品酒配件，包括由Francois Bauchet設計的Krug香檳冰鎮器、刻有Krug標誌的鬱金香酒杯、德國名牌WMF松露杵臼以及一整套珍珠母魚子醬匙羹都一應俱全。Krug Trunk門可以拆下，化身作優雅的小桌子。此外還有以茄士咩羊毛製成的地毯及四張皮椅子藏於Krug Trunk隱蔽處，可於即興旅行或慶祝活動中隨時派上用場。

最後不得不提的是，Krug Trunk隨車附送三瓶Krug Grande Cuvee，是歷久常新的Krug 經典香檳。

按Fred Pinel自述：「與Krug這樣的經典名牌合作實在是無與倫比的挑戰。世界上無數酒品鑑賞家及品酒專家都對Krug推崇備至。我的任務是設計一部符合他們期望的Krug Trunk，同時要令他們喜出望外。」Krug的營運總監Mark Cornell表示：「Krug向來深受特立獨行的不凡人士喜愛。Krug Trunk的過人之處在於可讓他們無論身在何處，都享受到 Krug的極品滋味。」

今年初嚐大閘蟹

1988 Drappier Grande Sendree Champagne
金黃色，很熟，有烤土司及蜜糖香，入口較濃，氣泡細密，酸度足，好飲，合配大閘蟹。

2005 Elderton Wines Chardonnay Unwooded Australia
青黃色，梨香及檸檬香，口感很輕，適合做開胃酒。

2002 Castroventosa El Castro de Valtuille Bierzo Spain
藍梅及桑子香吸入，口感丹寧很滑，有喝pinot noir的感覺，只是餘韻酸度稍高。

2003 Domaine de Mourchon SEGURET Cote du Rhone Villages
野味及肉香，入口有勁度，幾好。

1990 Chateau Siran Margaux
茶葉及菰菌類的香味，輕微西梅香，入口很淡，欠缺果味，一般。

2001 Feudi di San Marzano Primitivo di Manduria Sessantanni
60年老藤，紫黑色，很濃提子乾香味，但酒精度很高，有點嗆鼻，入口很濃而甜，像port。

2003 Zenato S. Cristina Chardonnay IGT del Veneto
金黃色，香氣帶蜜糖，而酒精度明顯，有被熱過的跡象。

20/10 An Evening with Alejandra Lozano

Winemaker of Vina Ventisquero Estate, Chile

Organised by Wine 'N' Things



Date: Thursday 20th October 2005
Place: At the conservatory of Crown Wine Cellars
Time: 7.30pm tasting, dinner served at 8.15pm
Cost: HK$420 all inclusive

The mission of Vina Ventisquero is to offer a world-class product featuring an excellent price/quality ratio based on leading-edge technology. They are committed to producing wines that meet the requirements of their most demanding customers. To that end, they rely on highly skilled personnel, comply with all the applicable regulations, and strive to make profitable investments by means of an ongoing process of improvement. In the short history since establishment, their wine has won many international accolades as a result of the team's commitment and dedication.

This is Alejandra Lozano's first visit to Hong Kong. Other than the varietal and reserve ranges, she has specially chosen a few of their premium selection to taste with you on the night, these include the famous carmenere. Following the tasting, a sumptuous buffet will be served. Seats are limited so please book early.

Click to Book Here - Space is limited!

Crown Wine Cellars is located at No.18 Deep Water Bay Drive, Shouson Hill.

下一站Bierzo？

2005年9月30日 Decanter國際中文版

【香港】二十幾家莊酒最近獲西班牙駐港商務專員公署安排，來到香港進行業務推廣，他們大多來自Ribera del Duero這個耳熟能詳的產區，但吸引不少香港酒商注意的卻是一些來自較陌生產區的出品，例如Mancha、Yecla、Bierzo，以及盛產Albarino白酒的Rias Baixas。

在只供業內人士參與的展銷會中，有個擺空城計的攤位很受青睞，酒商自斟自酌的討論放在案頭的兩款紅酒，時而估量葡萄品種，時而猜度批發價格，但酒莊代表卻不知所蹤，欲問無從。

「喝吧，Bierzo的酒充滿熱情，即管把酒杯倒個滿，我們是來交朋友的。」一位穿著通花襯衣的男士搭訕。男士名叫David Bosch，是這家酒莊Bodegas y Vinedos Castroventosa的業務總監。David搭訕過後，又急步走到另一個攤位搭訕，可像忘記了是來跑業務的。

David Bosch帶來兩款紅酒，分別是Valtuille和El Castro de Valtuille，都以Mencia釀造，而只有在最優秀的年份，Bodegas y Vinedos Castroventosa才以百年老藤釀造Valtuille，年產量只有一千箱，得到很高的評價。2001 Valtuille呈寶紅色，香氣很開放，特別是紅莓和桑子香味非常吸引，令人聯想起Pinot Noir，但口感卻很扎實。最近有研究顯示，Mencia與Cabernet Franc有血緣關係。

Bierzo位於Castilla Y Leon自治區的Leon省，由小城鎮組成，人口不過七萬人，以種植Mencia葡萄為主。Bierzo於1989年才成為DO級法定產區，同年Pereira家族創立Bodegas y Vinedos Castroventosa，該區目前大約四十家酒莊。

然而，Bierzo為人所熟悉，都是拜Alvaro Palacios所賜。Alvaro Palacios雖然在Priorat釀造問鼎新一代西班牙酒皇的「L’Ermita」，卻於1998年聯同姪兒Ricardo Perez在Bierzo西面的Corullon鎮物色莊園，翼年開始以傳統品種Mencia釀造葡萄酒，獲得極佳的口碑。

「無論是西班牙本土酒商或是外資企業，都希望找到一塊能夠給予酒界驚喜的土地，Ribera del Duero和Priorato已經不能滿足他們，他們轉而在西北地區找尋商機，Bierzo區就是其中之一。」一位Ribera del Duero區的莊主說。

「Bierzo和一些小產區不乏精品，擁有成為Cult Wine的條件，評分高，產量少，只要稍加炒作，售價不難翻幾翻，但那些酒莊就是不想Cult起來，他們視葡萄酒是令人歡愉的飲品，若單純以價錢作為衡量標準，等同沾污了釀酒者的熱情。」David回來搭訕。

David表示，西班牙葡萄酒的復興從沒有間斷，當人們以為Ribera del Duero 、Rioja與Priorat的瘋潮稍為冷卻的時候，另一些酒區卻開始受到追捧，可幸的是，大多數酒莊「暫時」保持理智，堅持不做只在拍賣活動出現的「觀賞酒」，葡萄品種也非一雙玉臂千人枕的Cabernet Sauvignon、Merlot、Chardonnay，而是保留獨特地區風味的西班牙品種。

「無論如何，Bierzo區的葡萄酒已在國際酒壇漸露頭角，只要同業們潔身自愛，前路還是一遍光明的。」David說。

~　完　~

25/9 Pauillac Wine Dinner

溫故知新！
再嚐 Pauillac 之味！

First Flight Blind Tasting

2000 Hauts de Pontet Canet
枝梗爛葉的味道，只有少少莓香，入口丹寧苦澀，有點苦。

2000 Reserve de la Comtesse
黑加倫子橡皮糖和草莓香味，口感幾滑，可惜酒精少少嗆鼻，餘韻幾好，不俗。

2000 Chateau D'Armailhac
紫紅色，輕微咖啡和雪茄盒香，典型Mouton Style，新桶味和枝梗味很重，口感卻薄，而且餘韻有點苦，一般。

Second Flight Blind Tasting

1999 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste
巧克力及藍莓香，入口枝梗味很強，青澀，酸度高，不吸引。

1999 Chateau Pichon Lalande
奶油、榛子、咖啡香，口感較緊，餘韻有點苦，一般。

1999 Chateau Lynch Bages
香味與LALANDE很相似，同樣是咖啡香，還有點Liquer香味，但較earthy，丹寧好強。

1999 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
香味很像吉百利奶油巧克力，咖啡及toffee香很強極，medium-bodied，很新派，像新世界酒，甜酸度平衡，很滑，餘韻相當長，而且持久力很強。

Others

1992 Warre Late Bottled Port
葡萄乾香味，微微炒果仁香，酒精嗆鼻，不吸引。

1996 Chateau Clerc Milon
黑莓香吸引，開始出現陳酒香味，但入口丹寧亦硬，ok。

2003 Normans Encounter Bay Chardonnay
黃金色，典型澳洲蔗水，也有點梨香，ｏｋ。

2001 Chateau Filhot Sauternes
淺黃色，杏仁、蜂蜜、燉蛋香，酸度低，但釀得很clean，沒有古怪味，整體不俗。

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2001 Domaine du Vatican CDP, Southern Rhone HK$398 Now HK$298


NEW ARRIVAL

AUSTRALIAN
2004 Nepenthe Chardonnay Unwooded HK$298
2003 Gibson Barossa Vale Shiraz HK$ 598
2003 Gibson Barossa Vale Old Vine Collection Shiraz HK$ 998
2003 St John's Road Julia Shiraz HK$468
2002 Glaetzer Shiraz HK$780
R.L. Buller & Son Premium Fine Old Muscat HK$398

BORDEAUX RED <3l-6l>
1997 Grand Pontet, St-Emilion HK$1,780(3L)
1999 Clos Margalaine, Margaux HK$1,980(3L)
1999 Mazeyres HK$1,980 (3L)
2000 Sarget du Ch. Gruaud Larose HK$1,980(3L)
2000 Plantes du Mayne HK$1,580(3L)
2002 Clos Badon Thunevin, St-Emilion HK$1,680(3L)
1996 Beaumont, Haut Medoc HK$2,480(5L)
2001 Beaumont, Haut Medoc HK$1,680(5L)
1996 Beaumont, Haut Medoc HK$2,980(6L)
2001 Beaumont, Haut Medoc HK$1,980(6L)
2002 Clos Badon Thunevin, St-Emilion HK$3,580(6L)

GREAT ITALIAN RED
2000 Montepoloso Eneo (750 cases made) HK$328
2000 Montepeloso Nardo (250 cases made) HK$768
2000 Monti Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Pignotto HK$338
1999 Isole Olena Cepparello, Tuscany HK$568
1994 Ama Chianti la Casaccia, Gaiole, Classico, Chianti, Tuscany HK$448
2000 Castello di Rampolla Chianti Classico, Gaiole, Classico, Chianti, Tuscany HK$298
1997 Castello di Rampolla Vigna d'Alceo, Tuscany HK$2,380
1999 Castello di Rampolla Vigna d'Alceo, Tuscany HK$2,280
1998 Tenuta di Trinoro Palazzi, Tuscany (700 cases made) HK$1,480
1997 Poggio di Sotto Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany HK$1,180
1997 Siro Pacenti Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany HK$1,480
1997 Talenti Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany HK$688
1997 Lisini Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany HK$828
2001 Tenuta di Trinoro IGT, Tuscany (600 cases made) HK$1,980
1997 Altare L'Insieme, Piedmont, Italy HK$2,780(1.5L)
1999 Tenuta di Trinoro IGT, Tuscany (900 cases made) HK$2,680


MODERN STORAGE SYSTEM

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INTRODUCTION

A fine wine deserves its place, and Cellar Management System (CMS) powered by Pacific Wine Chambers offer the ideal storage solution to ensure proper conservation and ageing.
CMS provides professional wine cellaring service in Hong Kong, dynamic computerized humidity and temperature control system, ensuring consistent quality conditions for your precious collection.

The Optimum Temperature

Frequent and rapid temperature changes do have adverse effects on wine, making the wine evolve more quickly and reducing its life span. Our constant temperature control ensure consistent cellaring conditions for your collection.

Zero Vibration

For Wine to mature slowly it must be left undisturbed. Each bottle of wine cellar under CMS is subject to minimal vibration allowing the ageing process to take place naturally.

Consistent and Correct Humidity

Correct humidity level is also essential for wine storage, if conditions are too dry, corks can shrink causing wine levels to reduce within the bottle and possible sippage. Moist conditions can cause label can case deterioration. The factors result in a reduction in the condition and value of the wine. Advanced Computerized Humidity Control System (ACHCS) ensures the correct humidity level is maintained to prevent any possible and slight damage. ACHCS is an essential module of our CMS service.

Absence of ultraviolet light

Any exposure to ultraviolet or sunlight will definitely spoil any wine, so it is important to store wine in a dark cellar with no ultraviolet light available. The Anti Light Contamination Unit (ALCU) ensure the perfect environment for your collection

Low Costs
At as low as HK$12 per bottle per annum, you can use our storage services together with the state-of-the-art storage management software. For more details, please visit our tariff table in our web-site www.pwchambers.com.

For any further information or assistance,please feel free to contact us at
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