Knight Black Horse
Slightly Sweet Red Wine Black Opal 2011
Ruby orange core fading out to brown. Maybe oxidation? On the nose: Brown sugar, caramel, pandan leaf, hint of soy sauce. Kuromisu. Some dried red fruit on the palate. Off dry. Medium plus body but low tannin. Low acidity. Slightly tart, like chewing table grape skin. Maybe best liken to manzanilla sherry. — 9 years ago
Granmonte Estate
Sole Asoke Valley Chenin Blanc Viognier 2011
Crisp and refreshing but still have great structure. Light toast, brioche, from batonage. Viognier gives it a light lemongrass note. Paired very nicely with lightly curried green pea soup. — 9 years ago
UCSA
Castell d'Ordal Sekt Brut Cava Blend
Crisp with a hint of yeastiness. On the dry side of brut. A welcome drink at the hotel. — 6 years ago
Franck Bonville
Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay
Briney, mineral, quite dry, high acid but round. Secondary of honey, fig, almond. — 7 years ago
The Hess Collection
19 Block Cuvée Mount Veeder Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Malbec based blend. Strong fruit forward. Purple and extracted. The blend gives it complex aroma. Acidic but soft medium tannin. Great versatile wine for many occasions. — 9 years ago
Aalto
Ribera Del Duero Tempranillo 2013
Still young. Quite big and expand on decanting. Brooding earth and potted soil forward but closely followed by red and black ripe fruit. Lots of aging potential here. — 9 years ago
Windward Vineyard
Paso Robles Pinot Noir 2019
Bright bing cherry, fresh/stewed strawberry, milk chocolate on the nose. Mellow creme de cassis mixed with hint of roasted coco nibs. Aged very well; flavors are well integrated and deep. Can age even longer. High acid, low tannin, medium plus alcohol, medium body. Long finish. Beautiful wine by this monopole grower-wine makes. A unique microclimate of Paso that allows for excellent Pinot. — 7 years ago
Paraduxx (Duckhorn Vineyards)
V Blend White Blend 2012
Like crisp unoaked Chardonnay with a flick of Viognier floral note at the end. Palate has pronounced bitterness. Hard to pair with food. — 9 years ago
Máscara de Fuego
Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Quite linear at first. After two days, it opened up into a nice, fruit forward goodness. — 9 years ago
Fah Sathirapongsasuti
2018 vintage. Especially made for Escribà Xiringuito, an amazing pallela place in Barcelona. Medium body, round texture. Nice acidity. Semi-aromatic. PERFECT for pallela. — 6 years ago