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Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Delectable Wine
9.3

The 1975 La Mission Haut-Brion has been hailed in some quarters as a high point for the estate in the Seventies. My own experience has been one of inconsistency, especially compared to the reliable and, in my mind, superior 1978. According to a half-dozen or so tasting notes from 2000 onward, the 1975 was always robust, dense and nearly impenetrable. One bottle at the vertical in 2008 finally lived up to high expectations, but a follow-up two years later felt charmless. This bottle is conspicuously deep in hue. The nose is backward at first, eventually revealing blackberry, iodine and light licorice scents; later, a touch of gaminess creeps in. The palate is full-bodied and full of sinew, with thick tannins framing the multilayered, ferrous black fruit. This is huge in terms of grip, and almost brutish toward the finish. It’s impressive in stature, but the 1978 possesses greater nuance and more panache. Tasted at a private dinner in Hong Kong. Neal Martin, Vinous, September 2021)
— 3 years ago

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Uehara Shuzou Co. Ltd. / Echigo Beer Pub

Premium Red Ale

In Hong Kong — 7 years ago

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Château Trotanoy

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

Delectable Wine
9.4

The 1970 Trotanoy is a wine that I have encountered several times and – caveat emptor – it is variable and prone to TCA issues. This bottle initially sports a metallic note on the nose, although it dissipates to reveal engaging scents of dark berry fruit, undergrowth and the hint of traditional Japanese green tea that I have noted before. Perhaps it does not quite deliver the precision of the best bottles I have come across. The palate is structured and tannic – a “serious” Trotanoy that is determined to impress despite a touch of rusticity. This is a broad-shouldered, rather stocky Trotanoy with impressive depth and just a hint of black olive on the long finish. It will not improve with cellaring but it remains a great Pomerol that has tasted so well for almost half a century. Tasted at Fook Lam Moon in Hong Kong. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2019)
— 5 years ago

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Château Giscours

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Enjoying hospitality of Hong Kong ... awesome wine . Big and dry .. 👌👏 — 6 years ago

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Chichibu

The First Ichiro's Malt Single Malt Whisky 2017

I never seen IPA cask before. Actually the taste is predominantly mizunara barrel. @Ginger whisky bar Hong Kong — 7 years ago

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EnRoute Winery

Les Pommiers Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Last Hong Kong posting before the move back to the states. This was my good luck wine before a 13 hour flight with the kids. Classic RRV cola with some mushroom forest floor. HK was great... but California tastings here I come! — 7 years ago

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Shawn R

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Safe trip!
David From The 504

David From The 504

Only other place I like more than New Orleans is Honk Kong, I could live in the Star Ferry area. Only Hong Kong though once you hit Shen Zhen it goes down hill quick :(
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P A

@Jonathan Wall all the best in your move Cheers

Château Le Pin

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Ethereal, silky and marvelously poised, the 2011 Le Pin (WWB, 97) is sourced from an extremely small estate is located in the commune of Pomerol. It is amongst the world's most expensive red wines, as this was very graciously shared by my colleague Dr. Hong. I was most impressed by the opulent, pillowy texture of the wine, which is still quite primary now at the eight year mark. Elegant tannins line the massive core of dark fruits, all leading the breathtaking, near minute-long finish. This true heavyhitter really needs another ten years of bottle age to hit its stride and will provide drinking enjoyment past my lifetime. Drink 2025-2055- 97 — 5 years ago

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Dr. Owen Bargreen

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@Hugh O'Riordan Thanks my friend, this was quite a treat 👌
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

2011 was a tough summer in Bordeaux.....Except for Pomeral...nice choice!!
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@Tom Garland Yeah a tricky vintage for sure but R Bank fared pretty well overall 👌

Bodega San Pedro de Yacochuya

Cafayate Malbec 2012

Had this with Benoit - previous winemaker at Yacochuya for Rolland while we were in Hong Kong for Vinexpo - for old times sake. — 7 years ago