Dinner after WAC - 02 Dec 2007 (和泰居) ~ 醇酒篇

Wines of the night :

Ø          Pascual Toso Brut, Argentina

Ø          Marquis de Perlade Blanc de Blancs Brut, France

Ø          Francois Hemart AY Grand Cru Brut Champagne, France

Ø          Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Chile

Ø          Coteaux du Languedoc Rouge 04, France

Ø          Villa Sparina Rivalta DOC 2002, Italy

Ø          Giovanni Rosso Barolo Serralunga DOCG 2001, Italy

Ø           Valter Bera, Moscato d'Asti DOCG 2005, Italy

 

Pascual Toso Brut Sparkling, Mendoza Argentina

~ Grape: Chardonnay & Chenin

~ Color: Bright, yellow-straw with greenish hints.

~ Nose: Fresh, citric fruit (grapefruit & lemon) with hints of ripe tropical fruits (pineapple), quite good autolysis/yeasty nose, crisp & creamy.

~ Palate: Gentle & soft fresh, nice hints of brioche & butter, round & well balanced, easy to drink.

 

Errazuriz 'Single Vineyard' Sauvignon Blanc 2007, Chile

~ Color: Light straw yellow with bright reflections.

~ Nose: Intense, fruity, and delicate with a pleasant remembrance aromatic.

~ Palate: Soft & fresh, back-taste pleasant with clean smell of guava & green fruit.

 

Villa Sparina Rivalta DOC 2002, Italy

~ Grape: Barbera 90%, mostly from Rivalta Bormida & Merlot 10%

~ Color: Dark Ruby tending to Violet.

~ Really gorgeous, with ripe cherries, mint, pepper, vanilla & coffee on the nose and palate. Soft tannins & elegant. Full-bodied with richness and well balanced. It has a long and fruity aftertaste.

 

Giovanni Rosso Barolo Serralunga DOCG 2002, Italy

~ Grape: 100% Nebbiolo

~ Color: Garnet-red with tint of orange.

~ Aromatic and pretty wine, offering spices, flowers & berries on the nose.

~ Superb, pleasant and intense. Palate is dry, full-bodied, velvety tannins, and a long, refreshing finish.

mw 02-12-2007