H.I.Jones 73rd Birthday at Pokai Parera - Day 1
Ekatahuna, New Zealand
Tasted Friday, June 24, 2016 by Marc with 299 views
Introduction
Oysters with Cilantro, Lime and Coriander
Tuna with Soy, Sesame and Spring Onion
Scallop Seviche
Snapper in Adobe Sauce
Roast Pineapple, Vanilla Ice Cream
2001 Zilliken (Forstmeister Geltz) Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett #4 91 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Superb Kabinett, that is certainly at full maturity. Wet slate mineralogy, bright and supple acids and rather complex. Beautiful entry and mid palate, though the finish feels as if it may be drying slightly.
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NV Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Brut 88 Points
France, Champagne
Drunk after 10 years in a cold (max 11 degrees, C), this was quite excellent. A vibrant fluffy mousse, a lot of bottle development , but also retaining good clarity. While I prefer my champagnes to be fresh, this was an example of a nv wine developing pleasing characters through cellaring.
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2007 Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Herrenberg Riesling Kabinett 89 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Lush, sweet and ready. Fine acids lend great definition. Citrus and white peach. not convinced this will improve with further time in the bottle , but is absolutely delicious.
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2012 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco 90 Points
Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC
Dusty nose. Characterful and herbal. Mineral and concentrated. Very earthy quality is a pronounced aspect of the wine.
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2009 Lochiel Estate Merlot Malbec Mangawhai 71 Points
New Zealand, North Island
Ripe and herbal nose with considerable black pepper notes. The wine is completely dominated by charred oak. It lacks generosity and finishes lean. The fruit quality is pretty but overwhelmed by the oak, ultimately reminding me of old fashioned reds from NZ.
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2011 Château Rieussec 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Close to extraordinary, this wine has a exuberant, lifted and exotic nose. Perfectly balanced, with flavours that suggest lemon curd and creme brûlée. Amazing lightness for all of its sweetness - this is brilliant wine that is drinking very well in 375ml bottles.
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