Vicky's bday, tasting at Pau's. Poon's theory on monkey touching and Kum Lau Gwun. 2003/3/1

Year	Wine	Price	Rating
1999	Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Cabernet, Napa Valley Originally priced at $99.99, the aroma has strong blackcurrant, berry, vanilla with a hint of eucalyptus and anise. Extremely powerful and tight, evolving beautifully in the palate. - so - ws	59.99	****
2000	Shafer Napa Valley Merlot, Napa Valley dark chocolate, anise, cigar, raspberry, spice. Med body, a little over ripe giving an off-dry illusion - so - ws	30	***
1997	Robert Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Raymond brought this wine which has been Vicky and Pau's wedding wine. Starting to show signs of flattening. Generally pleasant with plummy flavor, aroma is fading. - so - ws	22	**
1999	Chateau St. Jean Merlot, Sonoma Simple fruit and plain structure. Unimpressive but pleasant. - so - ws	17	**