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

Name of Wine: Arras Chardonnay Pinot Noir Sparkling 750ml
Vintage: 1999
Region: Tasmania
Country: Australia
A.b.v.: 13%



Name of Wine: Campillo Rioja 750ml

Vintage: 2000

Region: Rioja

Country: Spain

A.b.v.: 13%

Tasting Notes:
Appearance ~ Bright & clear, medium intensity of ruby core with a purple rim, few legs
Nose ~ Clean, medium-intensity, slightly aged bouquet. Dusty, earthy with red fruits notes. Very little leather & liquroice.
Palate ~ Dry. Low to medium acidity. Medium-bodied & medium intensity. A medium level of silky soft tannins. Blackcurrant, dusty & earthy. Wild mushroom, animal (wet wool), some oak. Medium alcohol & medium length of complex finish. Drink now but could be kept for another 5 to 7 years for further flavours integration. Animal & earthy character makes it a food-friendly companion with many mushroom based dishes.

Name of Wine: Valtravieso Crianza 750ml

Vintage: 1997

Region: Ribera Del Duero

Country: Spain

A.b.v.: 13.5%

Tasting Notes:
Appearance ~ Bright & clear, deep intensity of ruby core fading to a narrow pink rim & a few legs.
Nose ~ Clean, medium to pronounced intensity, aged bouquet. Blackfruit & herbal. Slightly perfumed.
Palate ~ Dry, medium-high acidity. Medium level of silky soft tannins. Medium-bodied & medium intensity of complex fruit flavours. Blackcherries, cedarwood, floral (violets), herbal, liquorice. Medium alcohol & medium to long length of well-matured fruity finish. It is at peak now, highly enjoyable. Wood tannins & fruit flavours are marrying well with each other. It could be kept for another 3 to 6 years with slight improvement.

Name of Wine: Kaikoura Valley Fortified Cream Liqueur 750ml

Country: New Zealand

A.b.v.: 14%