Clos Apalta

多年前參加一個智利頂級葡萄酒品酒會,
結果 Almaviva 和 Clos Apalta 成為大贏家,
自始, 我每個年份都會喝 Almaviva,
唯 Clos Apalta 只喝過 1997, 1999, 2000.

在剛過去的在 Vinexpo,
有機會品嚐 1997 年至今的 Clos Apalta,
而且還是由 Michel Rolland 主持垂直品酒會,
隨即聯絡公關大員預留名額,
幾經轉折才能成功進場,
多個年份的 clos apalta 表現突出,
當中以 2001 年份特別優秀.

此外, Michel Rolland 還帶來了一瓶奇特的紅酒,
由 Pinot Noir, Cab, Merlot, Syrah, Carmenere 混合,
取名 "BOROBO", (BO=Bourgogne, RO=Rhone, BO=Bordeaux)
當天喝的是 2001, Point Noir 風味明顯,
BOROBO 已生產了三個年份,
Michel Rolland 說這個計劃會持續下去,
" 未來或許會混進其他品種, Who Knows" 他說.

Someplace Else 直播 2006 世界盃

香港喜來登酒店的 Someplace Else 將於 2006 世界盃期間，搖身一變成為城中觀賞賽事的熱門場地之一！

由6月10日開始，Someplace Else 將直播不同的世界盃賽事，你可一邊呷著冰凍的啤酒，一邊從 LCD Projectors 或大投影幕觀賞賽事，為你支持的國家打氣！嘉士伯啤酒更會以優惠價發售 (生啤 $55 1品脫，樽裝啤酒 $44 1支)，助你更投入各場賽事中。

Somplace Else 亦推出一系列優惠佐酒小食，包括咖喱角配薄荷汁、洋蔥圈等 ($45-48)，讓你邊吃邊喝采；於舉行最後八強賽事的日子，更備有美式早餐 ($128) 於賽事完成後供應。

(Happy Hours 維持於每日下午4時至8時)

盧永仁博士：「酒之淵博．可堪玩味」

（原載於Decanter國際中文版2006 五月號）

撰文．曾志康　／　攝影．區偉良（香港）

盧永仁博士是香港電訊業的先鋒，於英國劍橋大學畢業後，加入麥肯錫顧問公司任策略顧問，先後在香港電訊和花旗銀行位居要職，也曾自行創業，於2002年加入上巿公司中國聯通，擔任執行董事兼副總裁，現在另覓發展。

他的辦公室座落中環中心七十五樓，俯瞰維多利亞港兩岸，盡有大地在我腳下之勢，他就在這裡建立商場上穩固的地位，但其辦公室不如電視或電影中的商業作戰指揮中心，並非佈滿股巿報價顯示屏，也不是滿桌經濟分析報告，其陳設反而極像酒商的工作間。

「我大部分時間都在辦公室度過，何不把最喜愛的東西都帶來這裡，把辦公室變成樂園。」盧博士凝望著四個電子衡溫酒櫃和一箱箱放在地上的美酒，流露興奮無比的神情，好比小孩走進了糖果屋。

除了酒櫃，盧博士的辦公室也放滿與葡萄酒有關的東西，例如Mouton Rothschild酒標海報、酒杯、開瓶器，以及拍賣得來的精鋼酒箱。這樣的佈置，對名成利就的商界精英來說並不稀奇，令人驚奇的卻是案頭上的深度讀物，包括講述Bordeaux產演變的Noble Rot、描寫美法酒壇大戰的Judgment of Paris、著名酒評人傳記 The Emperor of Wine，以及談加洲美酒的書籍等等。

「我喜歡每事問，查根究底，但並非每一種嗜好或玩意都值得研習。葡萄酒卻給我很大挑戰，其學問和故事可堪玩味。對我來說，葡萄酒是活生生的一回事，博大精深，總之越喝越不懂！」盧博士笑說。

其實，盧博士的酒齡只約十一年，他在英國修讀藥理學及遺傳工程學時只喝啤酒，偶爾才在學園聚上喝不知名的劣質砵酒，與葡萄酒無緣無份。直至回到香港工作，得一位前輩啟蒙，才真正感受葡萄酒之美。

「1995年，嘉禾電影公司創辦人蔡永昌先生給我喝1983 Chateau Palmer，那份醇厚至今難忘，自此集中鑽研Bordeaux，直至現在玩玩加洲酒，對葡萄酒的喜愛一發不可收拾，大大小小的品酒場合例必出席，不斷測試自己的選酒能力。」盧博士的描述，活像細訴男女相戀之路。

他還會走到葡萄園，實地考察收成狀況或裝瓶後的品質，以決定是否購入葡萄酒期權。為了有系統地找出個人口味和管理珍藏，他建立了一個電子資料庫，自行編製十大美酒排名榜，榜首是1961 Chateau Palmer，跟隨其後是1970 Chateau Petrus、而加洲酒Harlan Estate和Screaming Eagle則排榜未。此外，他也列出四瓶夢幻之酒，希望他日有機會一親香澤。

「酒友說1947 Chateau Petrus、1950 Chateau Lafleur、1982 Chateau Le Pin和1985 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Romanee Conti都好喝至極，驚為天人，所以我想喝，就此已而，沒有其他戲劇性的原因。喝酒毋須太多理由，想喝就喝。」盧博士說。

盧博士的生活都難不開葡萄酒，為紀念出生年而購入1961 Chateau Palmer，為紀念結婚週年而購入2000年Bordeaux，為搏取嬌妻一笑而搜羅與太太同名的酒品，即使籌辦慶生派對，也以葡萄酒設計遊戲項目，著嘉賓替當日的酒品評分比高低。

「葡萄酒是良朋好友相聚的好媒體，我希望將葡萄酒衍生的歡愉帶給身邊人！酒如人，人如酒，彼此不斷成長蛻變，十年前喝61 Palmer喝得感動，十年後的今天，能與舊友喝相同的酒，笑談十年人事幾番新，看著孩子長大，這不是人生一大快事嗎！」說罷，盧博士滿足地呷下一口美酒。

日夜在商場上拼搏的商界翹楚，卸下戎裝，也不過是太太的丈夫，孩子的父親和友人的知己。在維繫人情當中，葡萄酒起著微妙的化學作用。

30/5 WINE TASTING @ ONE FIFTH GRILL

Wine Tasting at One Fifth Grill

Join Boutique Wines and One Fifth Grill for a tasting of award winning,cool climate style wines

Tuesday May 30,
7 pm - 9 pm
One Fifth Grill (Shop 2 G/F, Star Crest, 9 Star Street, Wanchai )
$250 per person including canape

To book, please reply to us by email or contact One Fifth Grill at (852) 2529-6038

Wine that will be featuring?

Mansion House Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2005
Pegasus Bay Main Divide Riesling, Waipara, New Zealand 2004
Forrest Estate Rose, Marlborough, New Zealand 2004
Skillogalee Cabernets, Clare Valley, South Australia 2001
Sandalford Premium Shiraz, Margaret River, West Australia 2002
Moorooduc Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria 2003

16/6 Penfolds Wine Tasting Dinner

An unforgettable winemakers' dinner bringing together Penfolds and the exquisite cuisine of Harvey Nichols with Mr. Oliver Crawford, Winemaker of Penfolds







Friday, 16th June 06
4 / F, The Landmark, Central
7:00pm Welcoming drinks
8:00pm Four-course dinner with five different wines
HK$ 488 per guest (service included)

Mr. K.K. Wong / Mr. Wilson Lai
Tel - 25229797 / 23111177
kkwong@rarenfinewines.com.hk

Menu

Salad of white green asparagus, mangoes, hollandaise and black truffles
Penfolds Eden Valley Reserve Bin Riesling Reserve Bin 2003

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Green peas soup, grilled scallops, crispy bacon powder, white truffle oil
Penfolds Bin 8 Cabernet Shiraz 2003

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Baked roulade of lamb loin in salt crust, fresh herbs, eggplant caviar
Penfolds Bin 138 GSM 2002

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Apple Strudel, honey walnut ice cream, vanilla sauce
Penfolds Botrytis Riesling 2000

Vinexpo 三天裡.............

Bordeaux
2003 Peby-Faugeres Saint Emilion
2003 Chateau Faugeres Saint Emilion Grand Cru
2003 Chateau Quinault L'Enclos Saint-Emilion
2003 Chateau Larmande Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
2003 Chateau Dassault Saint-Emilion
2003 Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Le Virginie de Valandraud
2003 Chateau Pavie Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru (classe B)
2003 Chateau L'Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru
2003 Chateau Grand Pontet Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
2003 Chateau Figeac Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru (Classe B)
2003 Chateau Destieux St. Emilion
2003 Chateau Chauvin Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
2003 Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
2003 Chateau Talbot Saint Julien
2003 Chateau Leoville Poyferre Saint Julien
2003 Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien
2003 Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien
2003 Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien
2003 Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac
2003 Chateau Pichon Lalande Pauillac
2003 Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac
2003 Chateau Malescot St. Exupery Margaux
2003 Chateau Labegorce Margaux
2003 Chateau Giscours Margaux
2003 Chateau La Lagune Haut Medoc
2003 Chateau Chasse Spleen Moulis
2003 Clos L'Eglise Pomerol
2003 Chateau Barde-Haut Saint Emilion Grand Cru
2003 Chateau La Clemence Pomerol
2003 Clos des Jacobins Saint Emilion Grand Cru
2003 Chateau Trianon Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe
2003 Chateau Le Bon Pasteur Pomerol
1999 Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion
2003 Chateau Carbonnieux Graves Rouge
2003 Domaine de Chevalier Graves Rouge
2003 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Graves Rouge
2003 Chateau Pape Clement Graves
2003 Chateau Camensac Haut Medoc

Bordeaux Blanc
2003 Chateau Carbonnieux Graves Blanc
2003 Domaine de Chevalier Graves Blanc
2003 Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Graves Blanc
2003 Chateau Haut Bergey Pessac Leognan Blanc
2003 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere Blanc Pessac Leognan

Burgundy Rouge
2005 Domaine Armelle et Bernard Rion Clos de Vougeot Vieille Vigne
2003 Domaine Georges Lignier Clos de la Roche
2003 Domaine Georges Lignier Gevrey Chambertin
2003 Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne Montrachet Clos du Chateau Rouge
2005 Domaine Tortochet Chambertin Grand Cru
2004 Domaine Jean Boillot Volnay Les Caillerets
2002 Domaine B. Serveau & Fils Morey Saint Denis 1er Les Sorbets
2003 Domaine Louis Remy Clos De La Roche
2004 Domaine Durand Pere & Fille Gevrey Chambertin
2004 Domaine Durand Pere & Fille Fixin
2004 Domaine Leroy Gevrey Chambertin
2003 Domaine d'Ardhuy Clos des Langres Monopole
2003 Domaine d'Ardhuy Beaune 1er Champs Pimont
2003 Domaine d'Ardhuy Clos de Vougeot
2000 Domaine Henri Rebourseau Clos de Vougeot
2001 Domaine Henri Rebourseau Clos de Vougeot
2002 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay
2002 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Fremiets
2004 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Champans
2000 Domaine Michel Gros Vosne Romanee Aux Reas
2001 Domaine Michel Gros Vosne Romanee Aux Reas
2004 Domaine Michel Gros Nuits St Georges Les Chaliots

Burgundy Blanc
2003 Domaine A. Cailbourdin Pouilly Fume Les Cris
2004 Domaine A. Cailbourdin Pouilly Fume Les Cris
2003 Domaine A. Cailbourdin Pouilly Fume Les Cornets
2003 Domaine A. Cailbourdin Pouilly Fume Triptyque
2004 Maison Henri Boillot Puligny Montrachet
2004 Bruno Colin Chassagne Montrachet Les Chaumees
2004 Domaine Remi Jobard Meursault Les Charmes
2004 Domaine Paul Pernot Puligny Montrachet Les Folatieres
2004 Domaine d'Ardhuy Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru
2003 Domaine d'Ardhuy Puligny Montrachet 1er Sous Les Puits
2004 Domaine Daniel Dampt et Fils Chablis
2004 Domaine Philippe Charlopin Parizot Puligny Montrachet
2004 Domaine Francois Mikulski Meursault Poruzots
2004 Domaine Francois Mikulski Meursault Les Genevrieres
2004 Domaine Vincent et Francois Jouard Chassagne Montrachet Les Chaumees Clos de la Truffiere Vielles Vignes
2004 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Corton Blanc

Sauternes
2000 Chateau D'Arche Lafaurie Cuvee Madame Sauternes
2003 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes
2003 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes
2003 Chateau Guiraud Sauternes
2003 Chateau Doisy Daene Barsac
2003 Chateau Coutet Barsac
2003 Chateau de Fargues Sauternes
1999 Chateau de Malle Sauternes
2002 Chateau Romer Sauternes
2002 Chateau Caillou Barsac
2003 Chateau Suau Barsac
1999 Chateau Romer-du-Hayot Sauternes
1999 Chateau Lamothe-Guignard Sauternes
1998 Chateau d'Arche Sauternes
1996 Chateau Nairac Barsac
2002 Chateau Climens Barsac

Champagne
NV Charles Ellner Premier Cru Brut Reserve
NV Charles Ellner Rose Brut Reserve
NV Charles Ellner Blanc de Blancs Brut
1998 Moet et Chandon Dom Perignon
NV A.R. Lenoble Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru
1996 A.R. Lenoble Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vintage
1999 A.R. Lenoble Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Gentilhomme

Argentina
2001 Cheval des Andes Red Wine Mendoza
2002 Cheval des Andes Red Wine Mendoza

Chile
2003 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Red Wine Apalta Valley Colchagua Valley
2002 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Red Wine Apalta Valley Colchagua Valley
2001 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Red Wine Apalta Valley Colchagua Valley
2000 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Red Wine Apalta Valley Colchagua Valley
1999 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Red Wine Apalta Valley Colchagua Valley
1997 Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta Red Wine Apalta Valley Colchagua Valley
2001 Casa Lapostolle BOROBO

Germany
2005 Josef Leitz Rudesheimer Berg Rottland Alte Reben Riesling Trocken Rheingau
2004 Burgerspital zum Heiligen Geist Stein Hagemann Riesling Grosses Gewachs Trocken Franken
2004 Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan Hohenmorgen Riesling Grosses Gewachs Trochken Pfalz
2004 Okonomierat Rebholz Kastanienbusch Riesling Grosses Gewachs Trocken Pfalz
2004 Keller Hubacker Reisling Grosses Gewachs Trocken Rheinhessen
2003 Hans Lang Wisselbrunnen Riesling Erstes Gewachs Trocken Rheingau
2004 Reinhold Haart Ohligsberg Riesling Spatlese Erste Lage Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
2004 Spreitzer Oestricher Lenchen Riesling Spatlese #303 Rheingau
2004 St. Urbans-Hof Goldtropfchen Riesling Auslese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
2004 Robert Weil Kiedricher Grafenberg Riesling Auslese Rheingau
2003 Meyer-Nakel Sonnenberg Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs AHR (Pinot Noir)
2003 August Kesseler Hollenberg Spatburgunder Rheingau (Pinot Noir)
2003 Dr Herger Schlobberg Spatburgunder Grosses Gewachs Baden (Pinot Noir)

Italy
2001 Angelo Gaja Langhe Sperss
2001 Angelo Gaja Langhe Sori Tildin
2001 Angelo Gaja Langhe Costa Russi
2001 Angelo Gaja Barbaresco

Spain
1998 Marques de Riscal Rioja Gran Reserva

老友進駐 Vinexpo

23/5 Germany Riesling Seminar

自認足球迷的你, 對各地足協有多認識?

一直有收集別針的嗜好,
前幾天逛街,
在銅鑼灣一家店看到這套別針,
即時掏腰包買下,
還是第一次認識加納, 安哥拉足協的會徽.

2004 Trinity oaks Pinot Grigio

Ponti Wine Cellar 本月特價, 約 HK$120
哈蜜瓜, 橙皮, 桃香吸引,
入口偏甜, 餘韻短, 簡單易飲.
溫度稍高時,
礦物味及青草味明顯.

背面的酒標這樣寫著：
It's especially refreshing with...........
seafood
chicken
salads
lighter pastas

這家酒莊似乎很著重酒食配搭．．
http://www.trinityoaks.com/

三磅美國珍寶蟹

今晚九時到達 sogo,
隨手買了一客壽司拼盤,
再到酒窖拿了瓶大吟釀,
正想離去之際,
看到售貨員喊賣活蟹,
亳不猶疑買了一只回家清蒸,
肉多膏多, 但不夠鮮味!

成熟了！售罄了！

這兩瓶半瓶裝 St Julien 全熟了，
藍莓香誘人，lagrange 深度好一點，
價錢也划算，每瓶只約 HK$180，
可惜，不到兩天便火速售罄！

六月旅行團

舊照一幀！

2001 Chateau Boyd Cantenac

沒有神之水滴說的厲害，
2000 的香和味都超越 2001 很多，
香港酒肆也賣得不便宜！

La Tache & Montrachet in "Desperate Housewives"

Episode - "They Asked Me Why I Believe In You"
Gabrielle 的家有 DRC.......


Place" Gabrielle's House – Interior

David: "So did you find a new lawyer for Mr. Charming?"
Gabrielle: "I don't want a new lawyer. I want you. So does Carlos, he just doesn't realize it yet."

He picks up a bottle of wine from the wine rack.

David: "Nineteen eighty-eight Romanee Conti La Tache. I'm impressed."
Gabrielle: "Look, to be honest, Carlos is a little threatened by you. He thinks if we spend too much time together that something might happen."
David: "Somebody's got an active imagination. Corkscrew?"

She takes the wine from him.

Gabrielle: "David, we're not here to drink wine, okay? This is business. Now you have to convince Carlos that he can trust you."
David: "How am I gonna do that?"
Gabrielle: "I don't know. Tell him you're happily married or gay!"

He takes another bottle out of the rack.

David: "Yeah, right."
Gabrielle: "You're a lawyer. You lie to juries all the time. Can't you just make something up?"
David: "I'm past the point in my career where I have to beg for work. I'm sorry."

She takes the wine from him again.

Gabrielle: "Okay, skip it. I'm holding my marriage together by my fingernails. If Carlos serves his full sentence, I don't think we're gonna make it. So please, I need you."
David: "I'll say this much for Carlos. He's got excellent taste…in wine. Montrachet. It's good stuff."
Gabrielle: "Are you gonna help me or not?"
David: "We'll go see Carlos tomorrow. I'll turn him around for you."
Gabrielle: "Really. What are you gonna say?"
David: "I'll play it by ear. I don't want to sound to over rehearsed."

David picks up a bottle of wine and walks out.

Gabrielle: "Hey, that's my wine!"
David: "Deduct it from my bill."

神呀！

這位老人家的影響力無遠弗屆！

Kumala Sauvignon Blanc Colombard

Winery: Kumala
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Colombard
Vintage: 2005
Region: Western Cape, South Africa

百佳超巿特價HK$59。
青黃色, 明亮, 帶青草及檸檬香, 還有一點石榴香氣, 入口清爽, 有柑桔的味道, 乾淨, 只是餘韻酒精度稍顯, 整體不俗。

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Cooking with Seasonal Flair - The Bostonian - Langham Hotel

Come and sample the exquisite menu created by Rachel Levine from May 15 to 31, 2006 at The Bostonian in Tsim Sha Tsui.

A special Wine Pairing Dinner will be held on the 16 to showcase a few hand-picked fine wines together with Rachael's signature dishes. Only limited seats are available. Identify yourself as members of WINE'N'THINGS and receive 15% discount. The discount is only applicable to the Wine Pairing Dinner.

Acclaimed Winery Chef Rachael Levine Brings California's Best Produce to The Bostonian

As the Executive Chef of R.H. Phillips Winery in California, Chef Rachael designs her menus around seasonal fruits and vegetables from the earth of her estate gardens and nearby organic farms to complement the wines of R.H. Phillips Winery . For this special engagement at The Bostonian, Chef Rachael is preparing over 20 dishes for lunch and dinner based on her ?California fresh cooking philosophy that encourages diners to taste the true flavors of each ingredient.

And those who believe good food cannot go without a good wine, Chef Rachael will personally host a special Wine-Pairing Dinner on May 16, 2006 to showcase a few hand-picked fine wines together with her signature dishes. Due to limited capacity for this unique evening, reservations are strongly recommended.

Price is HK$798 per person (subject to 10% service charge).

When making your reservation, identify yourself as members of WINE N HINGS and you will received a 15% discount. For bookings, please call 2375 1133 ext 2070.

Watsons' Le French May

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家有一獅

某日回老家，
傻獅坐在妹子的鋼琴上！

奇蹟出現！

11/5/2006 於萬利酒城小聚，
2002 JJ Confuron Nuits St Georges Aux Boudots ，
沒有香氣，口感很內歛，餘韻苦澀，
三條大漢由下午六時喝到九時，也喝不掉一整瓶，
尚餘三分一帶返家，邊喝邊瀏覽網頁，
香氣口感沒有多大改善，
又剩五分一瓶放回冰櫃．

12/5/2006 晚喝過 1998 bordeaux 後，
午夜十二時再拿出來，傾進 Burgundy 杯待回溫，
不到十分鐘，不得了，香氣非常誘人，
帶著洋莓，紫羅蘭花香，香料，焦糖和糖漬李子的香氣，
口感柔順，只是餘韻還帶苦澀，
經過一日一夜的呼吸，奇蹟出現！

1998 小 Horizontal Tasting

12/05/2006 @ 聚寶軒。

Haut Brion 平衡好喝，
Pavillon Rouge 香氣迷人，
Lafite 持久力強，
Domaine de Chevalier 不過不失。

1998 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac
1998 Chateau Haut Brion Graves
1998 Chateau Margaux Pavillon Rouge
1998 Domaine de Chevalier Graves Rouge
2004 Charles de Soulignac Pessac-Leognan

22/5 M. Chapoutier dinner

Date: 22nd (Monday) of May 2006
Time: 7.00 PM, Pre dinner tasting. Dinner commences at 7.45PM
Venue: Harcourt Room, Conrad Hotel, Admiralty, Hong Kong.
Price: HK$ 1,490 all inclusive
Enquiry/Reservations: 2772-3670, sales@connoisseur-wines.com.hk
First-come-first-serve basis. Limited seats available.

Dear Fellow Wine Lovers,

We would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite your presence to a fun wine and dinner party exclusively sponsored by Connoisseur Wines and Spirits (HK) Ltd. We believe the flamboyant Michel Chapoutier and his wines need no further elaboration. The dinner will include some of its best Rhone Cuvees such as Ermitage Le Pavillon, Cote Rotie La Mordoree, Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac and the very limited production of Hermitage Vin de Paille. For the pre-dinner, please come and enjoy our exceptional Champagne Philipponnat. (Full details can be found on our wed site)

http://www.connoisseur-wines.com.hk/event_files/Chapoutier%20Dinner%2022nd%20May/Chapoutier%20Dinner%20Menu.html

20/5 Thunevin Wine Tasting

"Mr Jean-Luc Thunevin will guide you to taste the wine from his Vineyard"
(Producer of tiny-production, rich, concentrated “garage wines” such as Valandraud and Marojallia. - The wine is made from an unheralded terroir owned by the young, obsessive/compulsive, exuberantly passionate Monsieur Thunevin." Robert Parker )

Place: G/F, 24 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Date: 20th May, 2006
Time: 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Fee: HK$98/Person
Limited to 20 Persons.
Prepayment required with 2 days cancellation notice.
Please call to make your reservations at 2854-2987
or email to angela@gdv.com.hk

Wine List

2004 Presidial, Bordeaux HK$148
2003 Calvet Thunevin Constance, Cote du Roussillon HK$148
2001 Chapelle Segur, Montage St-Emilion HK$248
2003 Haut-Mazeris, Fronsac HK$398
2003 Calvet Thunevin Dentelles, Cote du Roussillon HK$398
2003 Calvet Thunevin Hugo, Cote du Roussillon HK$438
2001 Griffe de Cap d'Or, St-Emilion HK$478
2003 Clos Badon Thunevin, St-Emilion HK$788
2000 Arche Lafaurie, Sauternes HK$498

24/5 & 26/5 Ch. de Valandraud Dinner

Ch. de Valandraud Exclusive Wine Dinner @ Luk Yu Tea House on 24th May 2006

Date: Wednesday, 24rd May, 2006
Time: 7: 15pm Reception, 7:45pm Dinner
Venue: 2/F Luk Yu Tea House 24 Stanley Street Central, Hong kong
Price: HK$1,098 per person (ALL INCLUSIVE)
Limited to 36 Persons.

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Jean Luc Thunevin (Winemaker and Owner of Ch. de Valandraud) to guide us through an evening of superb vintages of Ch. de Valandraud, St. Emilion, Bordeaux. The evening will begin with a brief reception and the venue is private function room at Luk Yu Tea House (陸羽茶室)

MENU

Assorted Barbecue Pork and Chicken Liver
什錦大拚盆
2003 Calvet Thunevin Dentelles
* * *
Steamed Garoupa in Chinses Style
清蒸東星斑
2004 Blanc de Valandraud No. 2
* * *
Fried Shark’s Fin and Scrambled Eggs
珊瑚炒桂花翅
Fried Shrimps
豉油皇干煎蝦碌
2004 Blanc de Valandraud No. 1
* * *
Fried Sliced Pigeon with Ham
燒雲腿鴿片
2003 Virginie de Valandraud
* * *
Braised Abalone with Duck’s Feet
露鮑鵝掌芥?
1999 or 2001 Ch. de Valandraud
* * *
Braised Duck with Mashed Lotus Stuffing
八寶蓮子鴨
L'Interdit de Valandraud
* * *
Steamed Rice Wrapped in Lotus Leaves
什錦荷葉飯
2003 Calvet Thunevin Hugo
* * *
Almond and Egg Pudding
蛋白杏仁露
Mashed Date Dumpling
棗泥雪酥餃
Mashed lotus seed dumpling
蓮蓉笑口棗
2000 Arche Lafaurie



Ch. de Valandraud Exclusive Wine Dinner at Toscana on 26th May 2006

Date: Tuesday, 23rd May, 2006
Time: 7:30pm Reception, 8:00pm Dinner
Venue: Toscana, The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, 3 Connaught Road, Cetnral, Hong Kong
Price: HK$1,300 per person (ALL INCLUSIVE)
Limited to 16 Persons.

We are delighted to welcome Mr. Jean Luc Thunevin ( Winemaker and O wner of Ch. de Valandraud ) to guide us through an evening of superb vintages of Ch. de Valandraud, St. Emilion, Bordeaux. The evening will begin with a white wine reception and the venue is private function room at Toscana.

MENU

Insalata di Granchio e Caviale, Gnocchetti al Prezzemolo, Gelatina di Peperone Dolce
Crab Meat and Caviar Salad, parsley Gnocchi, Sweet Bell Pepper Jelly
2004 Blanc de Valandraud No.2
* * * * *
Risotto agli Asparagas Risotto
White Asparagus Risotto
2003 Virgine de Valandraud
* * * * *
Cernia Brasata ai Funghi e Vino Rosso, Crema di Patate all' Olio d' Oliva
Poached Garoupa with Mushroom and Thyme, Red Wine Jus, Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes
2004 Blanc de Valandraud No.1
* * * * *
Filetto d'Agnello con Piselli Spugnole
Lamb Loin in Morel Mushroom Sauce and Fresh Peas
1999 Ch. de Valandraud2001 Ch. de Valandraud
* * * * *
Piatto di formaggi
Italian Cheese Platter
* * * * *
Torta di Pere e Gelato alla Vaniglia
Pear Tart with Vanilla Ice Cream
2000 Arche Lafaurie
* * * * *
Caffe Pasticcini herto Bombana Chef de Cuisine


Prepayment required with 7 days cancellation notice.
Please call to make your reservations at 2854-2987
or email to angela@gdv.com.hk

23/5 Newton Vineyard Wine Dinner

Newton Vineyard Wine Dinner at Bonheur on 23rd May, 2006

Date: Tuesday, 23rd May, 2006
Time: 7:30pm Reception, 8:00pm Dinner
Venue: Bonheur 6/F The Pemberton 22 - 26 Bonham Strand, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.
Price: HK$558 per person (ALL INCLUSIVE)
Limited to 36 Persons.

We are delighted to welcome Dr. Su Hua Newton, Winemaker of Newton Vineyard, to guide us through an evening of superb vintages of Newton Vineyard, Spring Mountain, California. The evening will begin with a white wine reception and the venue is private function room at Bonheur

"This winery is on a hot streak. I raved about the Unfiltered Chardonnay last year, and the latest Unfiltered Chardonnay (which will be released in September) is worth fighting over." Robert Parker

MENU

San Danielle Ham with Rock Melon
2004 Red Label Chardonnay, Spring Mountain
***
Roasted Quail with Pan-fried Goose Liver
2004 Unfiltered Chardonnay, Spring Mountain
***
Char-grill U.S. Prime Beef Steak, Shallot Sauce
2002 Unfiltered Merlot, Spring Mountain
2002 Puzzle Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain
***
International Cheese Platter
***
Coffee or Tea
***


Prepayment required with 7 days cancellation notice.
Please call to make your reservations at 2854-2987
or email to sales@gdv.com.hk

BBR fine wines special offer (May)

Please note a list of special offer as shown below:

2001 Ch. du Tertre
- RP 90, maturity 2004-2014
- HK$498 net per bottle (usual price $599)

2001 Ch. Moulin St. Georges
- RP 90, maturity 2004-2016
- HK$565 net per bottle (usual price $695)

1996 Ch. Clinet
- RP 91, maturity 2007-2020
- HK$968 net per bottle (usual price $1,180)

1996 Ch. Lynch Bages
- RP 94, maturity 2004-2025
- HK$998 net per bottle (usual price $1,238)

1982 Ch. Leoville Barton
- RP 92, maturity 2010-2050
- HK$1,870 net per bottle (usual price $2,195)

1982 Ch. La Lagune
- RP 90, maturity 2000-2010
- HK$1,616 net per bottle (usual price $1,796)

2001 Mersault L'Ormeau, Domaine Yves Boyer-Martenot
- RP 87, maturity 2003-2006
- HK$448 net per bottle (usual price $550)

2001 Puligny Montrachet, Referts, 1er, Domaine Etienne Sauzet
- RP 90, maturity 2003-2009
- HK$808 net per bottle (usual price $995)

1987 Glenrothes, Speyside Single Malt
- HK$643 net per bottle (usual price $795)

1979 Glenrothes, Speyside Single Malt
- HK$884 net per bottle (usual price $1,095)

Since the stocks are limited, please do contact me for your reservation and order.

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Berry Bros & Rudd, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2907 2112 Fax: (852) 29073113
kat.lee@bbr.com.hk
www.bbr.com.hk
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不幸

Corked, 阿們！

Decanter 5月號出版了

1995 Krug Vintage

愛酒人士對香檳品牌 Krug 應該不會感到陌生。Krug的六代傳人Olivier Krug最近來到香港，假半島酒店 China Clipper 推廣1995年份香檳，同場當然缺不了 Grande Cuvee ，還有 Krug Rose。作為釀酒團隊成員，Olivier形容1995年份香檳充滿過性。他笑言，Krug香檳如同家族的血液，他的三個孩子在初生當日已細嚐幾滴香檳甘露。

1995 Krug 帶有絲絲水梨、椰絲、蜜桃和蜂蜜的香氣，酵母香氣並不明顯，果味豐盈，而且酸度頗高，也有超長的餘韻。與對上一個年份香檳1990相比，我覺得1995比較華麗、奔放，甚至可用 Exotic 來形容，易喝易明，而 1990 則十分內歛，需要長時間陳年。無可否認，1995 Krug 是很好的香檳，但缺少了一份雅致。

6 May 2006 @ Manly

喝了95 Mouton，Lafite，Cheval Blanc，
只有 Cheval Blanc 比較開放，口感也輕豐富
其他兩瓶 First Growth 的香和味均內歛，
98 Ausone 很 Silky，Pavie Decesse 也不俗，
96 Trotanoy， 1999 Fery Meunier Chambertin，
2000 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons 口感很輕，
只有淡淡果味，乏善足陳，
1998 B. Dugat Py Charmes Chambertin 和
2001 E. Rouget VR Cros Parantoux 都好喝至極，
至於 1981 Vega Sicilia Unico 和 1990 Rockford Basket Press Shiraz，
全熟了，果香很好，喝得舒服！


Wine List
1999 Fery Meunier Chambertin
2000 Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley
2001 Domaine Emmanuel Rouget Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux
1998 Domaine Bernard Dugat Py Charmes Chambertin
1990 Rockford Wines Basket Press Shiraz Barossa Valley
2002 Domaine Vincent Girardin Chassagne Montrachet La Romanee
1995 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac
1995 Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru (classe A)
1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac
1998 Chateau Ausone Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru (classe A)
1996 Chateau Trotanoy Pomerol
1999 Chateau Pavie Decesse Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
1981 Bodegas Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero Unico Reserva

人間慘劇

5月5日晚上發生慘劇，
店主替客人整理存酒時，
不慎打破一瓶美酒，
2001 E. Rouget VR Cros Parantoux 從高處墮下，
酒瓶支離破碎，
遺體現安放於萬利酒城供瞻仰！

Newsletter from Castle, May 2006

Dear member,Our members enjoyed very much the Cru Bourgeois 2002 during lasting tasting and we are looking forward to try more in the coming tasting event.

Please see attached for more special offers of Bordeaux 2002 and details of our May wine tasting event.

www.wine8.com/castlenews/newsletter.htm

Yours sincerelyCastle Fine Wines

15/5 Punters Corner Wine Dinner

Venue : H.K. Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant 全聚德烤鴨店
4/F., China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wanchai, H.K.
Date : 15 May 2006 ( Monday )
Time : 7:30 p.m.

Centrally located in South Australia's premium wine district of Coonawarra,
Punters Corner is home of the 2000 Jimmy Watson Trophy.
Mr. David Muir, the owner will be hosting and sharing this special evening with you.

Menu & Wine List

Coonawarra Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2004
Coonawarra Triple Crown 2001
Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 1994
Coonawarra Shiraz 1997

京城大拼盆 Assorted Imperial's cold dishes
北京填鴨 Peking duck
腐皮鴨卷 Deep-fried bean curd sheet stuffed with shredded duck
蜜豆河蝦仁 Fried shrimps with vegatable
百花釀蚧拑 Dried scallop
紅燒大元蹄 Braised pig's leg in brown sauce
京燒羊腩 BBQ Lamb
冬菇扒時蔬 Mushroom with vegetable
北京炒拉面 Fried Peking noodle
生煎窩貼 Pan-fried pork dumplings
高力豆沙Deep-fried egg-white stuffed with mashed red bean
鮮果拼盆 Assorted fruit plate


Price : HK$ 380 net per person (全包價 )
Please call (852) 34269988 “ Everwise Cellar Club” for reservation
( Limited seats available )

唉......

寧波旅港同鄉會

星期五是工作天，又是不想工作天，人在辦公室，但腦袋早已丟到老遠，索性放縱一下，下午放假與老友同往Napa Valley Vinters品酒會，喝喝那些用木過度，苦到極點的高分葡萄酒。行前先祭五臟廟，走到中環的寧波旅港同鄉會午膳，六男一女吃了十個菜，包括烤麩、餚肉、膳糊、炸鳳尾魚、椒鹽元碲、油淋雞、鹹肉百頁、小籠包、鍋貼、家常餅，味道不俗呢！


寧波旅港同鄉會
中環德己立街12 號業豐大廈401-405
Tel: (852) 2523-0648