Monday, January 5, 2009

2/27/2006 Tasting with Dad, Eugene, Rosalyn, Justina, Michael, Stephen 2006/02/27

 Year  Wine  Price  Rating 
NV Food, n/a
lunch at Jockey Club Food Court, Dinner at King of Dragon in Empire Hotel with Dad, Eugene, Rosalyn, Justina, Michael, Stephen - so - ws
n/a n/a
1989 Chateau de Fieuzal Blanc, Pessac-Leognan
pear, citrus, mature honeysuckle, white flowers, glycerin, soupy, ansie, tea leaves, almond, consistent with prior tasting but giving more time, it evolves into a more energetic wine than previous. - so - ws
n/a ****
2000 Penfolds Yattarna Chardonnay, Southern Australia
pear, apple, pineapple, complex, balanced, mild oak, buttery, very long finish - so - ws
60 ****
1999 Dominique Laurent Veille Vignes, Gevrey-Chambertin
minty, cedar, leather, gamy, slight hint of orange. Brownish color. Tight. Interesting. - so - ws
n/a ***½
1999 Bannockburn Serre Pinot Noir, Australia
Murky brownish color, blackberry, raisin, chinese dried plum, licorice, candied, mint, very complex. - so - ws
n/a *****
2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia, Napa Valley
constantly evolving, still the best Insignia ever. Blackberry, cassis liqeur, toffee, vanilla, hint of licorice, very very concentrated, med to long chalky finish. Opened cork and poured out 1oz at 6:15pm, tasted at 9:30 to 10:30pm. Optimal aeration. - so - ws
105 *****

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