Joseph's Place, Wong Chung Hang, Hong Kong
Tasted Friday, October 30, 2020 by Goldstone with 232 views
Fabulously hosted by Joseph, nine of us dug deep into our older Napa wines for a really great evening. Too many people to thank individually for the wines they brought.
Two lovely old vinious Champagnes (when you could call Napa sparkling wines 'Champagne) which most of us carried over with the first two dishes:
- Kanpachi Carpaccio with Russian Caviar & Yuzu Vinaigrette
- Seared Hokkaido Scallop with Sauteed Onion & Crispy Bacon
Well...only one of the 3 was truly old (and by far the best) but it shows that we generally drink our Napa Chardonnays way too young if they have been made in the right hands.
Served with:
- Watercress Cappuccino with Sauteed Shrimp
- Crispy Armandi Fillet with Lentil & Cider Vinaigrette
- Hairy Crab & Spinach Risotto
The 4 blind flights were generally served with:
- Wood-smoked Pigeon Breast, Confit Leg, Creamed Leeks & Red Wine Jus.
Santa Cruz beat Napa in this flight
A shame that the 1985 Montelena wasn't the same quality of bottle as the 1984.
Again, Santa Cruz beat Napa on the night
Several wines open after the dinner 'blind flights'.
The Dolce was stunning....so subtle.
It's amazing how long-lasting older Napa wines are....a product of a different age. Thanks Joseph and to Chef Eddy & team....and whoever took it on to be DJ at the end of the evening :)
1973 Schramsberg Vineyards Blanc de Blancs 88 Points
USA, California
Cognac-coloured. No mousse or bubbles remaining. Nose of light Armagnac and toffees. The palate retains a ghost of petillance on the tongue wit the taste of lovely autumnal oven-baked baked apples with toffee-soaked skins. Some length and resonance on the finish. This has aged so gracefully even though it is now in its maiden aunt stage of life. 88+ for pleasure and for its curiosity value.
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1988 Egly-Ouriet Champagne Grand Cru Brut Millésimé 87 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Still fresh-looking copper colour but no mousse or bubbles remaining. Nose is a lovely slightly fermented hay. Palate is definitely still 'petillante' on the tongue, high acidity, almonds...a bit disjointed but quite heady on the finish. 87-88 but more for its rarity interest. To be fair, this was a bottle that had been exported to the US so may not have had the best storage in its past.
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