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Mas La Plana 2010

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Mas La Plana 2010 (Torres)   Mas La Plana 2010 (Penedès, Barcelona, Spain) Alc 14.5%, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 100 Awards, RP 93, JS 92 Produced in small batches with the best cabernet sauvignon grapes in their vineyards. Complex yet elegant, polished, well-structured and silky tannins. Graphite nose with spices (Cloves & Pepper), approachable now with 7 years ageing. Definitely, able to develop further for another 15 years.

Domaine De Carpy Vue Imprenable Red Grand Reserve 2014

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Domaine De Carpy Vue Imprenable Red Grand Reserve 2014   Domaine De Carpy Vue Imprenable Red Grand Reserve 2014 (Fitou AOC, Languedoc, France) Alc 13% Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Mourvedre Clear warm ruby. Red fruits at the front, cherry, plums and berries. Good balance of acidity and rounded tannins, mainly red fruits. An easy going red for food pairing, charcuterie board, mild & medium cheeses, pizzas.

Bass Phillip Crown Prince Pinot Noir 2011

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Bass Phillip Crown Prince Pinot Noir 2011   Bass Phillip Crown Prince Pinot Noir 2011(Gippsland, Victoria, Australia) Alc 12.3% Gary Walsh 91, James Halliday 92 Light garnet, copper and tea tone. Elegant nose, rose garden, forest floor, soothing sweet oak. Plush acidity and tannin. Gentle and captivating Pinot. Drank in 2018, past the recommended drinking year for an entry pinot. Personally, I think it is drinking beautiful now. The aroma of rose petals and strawberries fill the nose. The acidity holds the wine well, therefore wine is drinkable even after 7 years.

Birra Moretti

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Birra Moretti   Birra Moretti (Birra Moretti Brewery, Italy) ABV: 4.6% Pale Golden, Half inch head disappearing fast. Floral, Bready and Malty nose. Refreshing wheat and malt, subtle honey at finishing with low carbonation. Overall, enjoyable on hot summer days or pair with light cuisines like salad, sandwiches, pizza or vongole.

Saronsberg Shiraz 2015

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Saronsberg Shiraz 2015   Saronsberg Shiraz 2015 (Tulbagh, South Africa) Alc 14.5% Multiple Awards (SA Top 12 Shiraz) Deep violet colour with cherry and dark fruits, oak and spices. Full bodied, medium tannin. Overall, a well crafted shiraz, best to drink after 5 years of cellaring.

甕覗(かめのぞき)kamenozoki sake

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甕覗(かめのぞき)Kamenozoki Sake 甕覗(かめのぞき)Kamenozoki (Niigata, Japan) 100% Gohyakumangoku Rice, 50% Polished The sake was originally packed in jar/urn, sake will be served using a ladle. The shipping and transportation makes it troublesome, therefore bottle type are made available. Pleasant nose of pear and apricot with subtle musky note. Medium dryness and paired easy with Chinese cuisine.

Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

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Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Dalwhinnie Moonambel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Pyrenees, Victoria Australia) Alc 13.5% James Halliday 94 Points Expressive notes of cassis, plum, spice, herbs and earth (truffle). Dark fruits, chocolate, cedar, soft tannin. Acidity showing great potential to age for another 10-15 years.