97 Beringer Merlot

Dinner at home in Taipei.

1997 Beringer Merlot Private Reserve Howell Mountain - drank 40 minutes after decanting. Sweetness on the palate for sure, but later turned a little more acidic with stewed prunes.

Full post on the day is here.

2008 Domaine du Castel

Drinking at home in Taipei.

2008 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin - drank 30 minutes after decanting. A bit smoky, some woodsy notes but somehow reminded me more of darker wood, with more density.

Full post on the day is here.

2009 Chimney Rock Tomahawk

Drinking at home in Taipei.

2009 Chimney Rock Cabernet Sauvignon Tomahawk Vineyard - drank right after decanting. Still pretty concentrated and sweet on the palate. Nice and woodsy nose with some smoke. An hour after decanting it showed some vanilla oak. Pretty enjoyable.

Full post on the day is here.

Krug and 70 Mouton

Dinner at MONO.

Krug Grande Cuvée, 3rd genration, en demi bouteille - condition of the bottle was a little disappointing, as there were very few bubbles left and I certainly did not hear any sound of gas escaping when the cork was popped. This ended up being almost like an aged still wine, with around 20 years or so of age. Lots of savory flavors which reminded me of Chinese salted plum, marmalade, and almost a hint of Chinese preserved lemon.

1970 Mouton-Rothschild - served 40 minutes after opening without decanting. Level was mid-shoulder so not the greatest. Initially the nose was a little dusty but not corked. Smoky, earthy, a little brett. Improved with aeration and the dusty notes faded away.

Full post on dinner is here.

Masumi Sanka

Dinner at Ishiyama.

Masumi Junmai Daiginjo Sanka (真澄  純米大吟醸  山花), from 300ml - the fermented flavors were stronger on the palate than I had remembered. A bit of acidity here, with a slightly spicy finish.

2012 Veuve Rosé and AWA sake

Dinner at home.

2012 Veuve Clicquot Rosé - yeasty nose with red currants. More depth on the palate.

Dewazakura AWA Sake (出羽桜 AWA Sake), H31BY - lots of banana, some rice water notes, and only slightly sweet on palate.

Sylvain Pataille Marsannay

Drinking at home.

2017 Sylvain Pataille Marsannay - fragrant nose of leather, with toasty and nutty notes, almost a hint of coffee, black cherries, mint and eucalyptus. Sooo fragrant some 2 hours after opening.

Santorini, Pax, and Foillard

Dinner at home.

2020 Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini - very ripe. Acidity from the salad dressing made this taste really sweet. Very oily and smoky on the nose.

2005 Pax Syrah Alder Springs Vineyard The Terraces - drank 30 minutes after decanting. Pretty sweet on the nose, really woodsy and fragrant. Drinking very well, as expected.

2013 Jean Foillard Morgon Cuvée 3.14 - ripe with bacon fat and some toast on the nose. A little floral, too.