Dinner at Bonheur (Sheung Wan) on 30/6/06

Name of Wine: Real Bodega Macabeo Collection Consecha 750ml
Vintage: 2004
Region: La Mancha
Country: Spain
A.b.v.: 12%

Tasting Notes:

Appearance ~ Bright & clear, pale intensity of lemon green colour core, with a broad watery rim, few legs

Nose ~ Clean, light-intensity, youthful aromas. Citrus & slightly floral

Palate ~ Off-dry, medium-high acidity. Light-bodied & light intensity. Mainly citrus & again, floral. Very little pear. Medium alochol & medium length of lemony finish.

Wine: Lustau Oloroso Capataz Andres Sherry
Region / Country: Jerez, Spain
A.b.v.: 20%

Tasting Notes:

Appearance ~ Bright & clear, medium intensity of amber with noticeable legs

Nose ~ Clean, pronounced intensity, an aged bouquet. Dried prunes & fig, dried flower. Ripe apples.

Palate ~ Sweet with medium acidity. Medium to full bodied & medium intensity. Dried plums & prunes, caramel & dried tea leaves & flowers. High alochol & long length of creamy finish. An excellent companion to my Chocolate Fondant dessert.