Posted in Italian Red, Italian White, Wine Tastings, tagged Amarone, Pinot Grigio, red wine, White Wine, wine on November 8, 2009| Leave a Comment »
From left : Mr. Federico Cerretto of Cerretto (Piemonte), Mr. Nicolas Belfrage (Master of Wine)
My palate is more acquainted with Old World wine, Italian wine being one of my favorites, especially Barolo. When I received the email from Watson’s Wine for the many tastings and dinners they were hosting this week, my first choice was the Italian Wine tastings.
The tastings was led by Nicolas Belfrage, Master of Wine along with three vineyard owners. (more…)
Posted in Bordeaux, French Red, tagged Bordeaux, Château Gruaud-Larose, red wine, Saint Julien, wine on October 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
My husband loves cooking and we would always try food wine matching on the weekends. One of our close friends, who enjoyed my husband’s cooking, suggested one day that he will bring along a bottle of 1990 Chateau Gruaud Larose if my husband will prepare the dish to match the wine. The wine was retail at HK$ 1,200, so not a difficult decision to make! (more…)
Grape Wine Journey 