What's Good
Fried Cod with Special SauceThis is damn good fish...fried to perfection with an excellent crispy exterior but not too overdone such that it soaks up too much oil. It retains its freshness and juiciness within the soft silky flesh. Beautiful golden brown caramelised soysauce enfolds the cod in its saucy embrace . Simple yet elegant dish that was absolutely fabulous with a new world chard.
Black Pepper Beef FilletOoh la la!! The chorus going around the table was in unison...."I love it! I love it! I love it!" A perfectly balanced yet robust dish. Yummy to the max with exceptionally tender meat layered with just the right dash of black pepper sauce, which also has a savory sweet (prob from the onions) edge. Absolutely yummy with the greek wine and paloumey 01.
What's Not
Squid with Salted Egg YolkThis is imbalanced with the egg yolk coating overdone that masks the natural flavours of the squid. Romanee's kitchen's version is so much better.
Other Dishes Tasted
"Lap Mei" (Waxed Meats) Rice in Claypot
Textbook in style and substance with the right amount of taste and aromas going into the dish but does not have much soul in it though. Good but not great.
Wine Pairings Done
NV Arnea Soave, SpumanteWADA rated 71+pts
Little whiffs of citrus on the nose but evolved to a very “kiam” smell that I associate with some taxis driven by these old uncles…not sure how to explain this to you but its like very sourish “sheun sheun sok sok” (Cantonese) smell. The taste wasn’t too bad…simple citrus fruits with some sweetness nearing the finish. Bubbles were short-lived. Drink up!
2004 Hiedler Gruner Veltliner, Kamptal Austria
WADA rated 63pts
Strong urine ammonia dominating with a lining of lemons. Simple taste of sour pickle juice. Too sourish with no character. I will pass.
WADA rated 63pts
Strong urine ammonia dominating with a lining of lemons. Simple taste of sour pickle juice. Too sourish with no character. I will pass.
2007 Dr Loosen QBA Riesling, Mosel Saar Ruwel
WADA rated 77pts
Textbook floral nose accompanied by some tropical fruits. Pleasant simple Riesling that packs mostly a sweet pineapple lychee cocktail punch. The most approachable and likeable among the BOB for the night.
WADA rated 77pts
Textbook floral nose accompanied by some tropical fruits. Pleasant simple Riesling that packs mostly a sweet pineapple lychee cocktail punch. The most approachable and likeable among the BOB for the night.
2007 Torres San Medin Rose, Chile
WADA rated 72pts
Light cherry red. Half sweet nose of fresh fruits. Imbalance of acidity but fresh and acceptable drinking. Unripe sour cherries.
2005 Louis Lequin, 1er Le-Passe-Temps, Santenay
WADA rated 81 to 85+pts
Beautiful crimson red, this looked very promising for a Santenay! The nose is very tight probably it needs more time to develop. But still, from what I can smell, this is really promising…v dense and might even be mistaken for a Nuits. Some mushrooms. The body of this is voluptuous! V unlike the previous few Santenays I have tasted from the same maker. Promising tannins and acidity makes me want to buy a case of this to keep. Even after so many glasses of wines, the strength of this 05 Santenay is undeniable.
From L to R: San Medin, Rapsani, Hiedler, Dr L
WADA rated 72pts
Light cherry red. Half sweet nose of fresh fruits. Imbalance of acidity but fresh and acceptable drinking. Unripe sour cherries.
2005 Louis Lequin, 1er Le-Passe-Temps, SantenayWADA rated 81 to 85+pts
Beautiful crimson red, this looked very promising for a Santenay! The nose is very tight probably it needs more time to develop. But still, from what I can smell, this is really promising…v dense and might even be mistaken for a Nuits. Some mushrooms. The body of this is voluptuous! V unlike the previous few Santenays I have tasted from the same maker. Promising tannins and acidity makes me want to buy a case of this to keep. Even after so many glasses of wines, the strength of this 05 Santenay is undeniable.
From L to R: San Medin, Rapsani, Hiedler, Dr L
2000 Tsantalis Rapsani Epilegmenos (Reserve), Thessaly, Greece
WADA rated 89+pts
Made from the greek varietals of Xenomavro, Stavrato, and Krassato. This wine is sourced from a vineyard near Mt Olympus…the wine of the gods. My first encounter with a greek dry red…and WOW! woW! Wow! I am very pleasantly surprised by this bottle of 2000 that I have been cellaring for 2 years now. Clear red with almost tinge of brick. The nose is very expressive and reminds me of a very good Bordeaux…a right bank. This has infused red / blue-berryish nose layered with some light blue flowers (am thinking babybreaths), some earthiness and even some leather. Even my BOB (band of brothers from AC) who are not as wine fanatic as me, are quite captivated by the nose. Beautiful elegant palate of blueberries all over from start till end in a continuous ocean waves momentum….gentle waves that rock you to sleep. Occasionally…some Chinese herbs and spices appear but never to steal the show…I am feeling this Olympian medal winner of a wine. The balance is amazing and transition flawless. The finish is menthol and resonates glimmeringly in the throat. Not a juicy wine but definitely as elegant as a royal princess. I just love the balance.
2005 Pertaringa Over the Top Shiraz, Mclarenvale (RP92, JH94)
WADA rated 79+pts
Dark purple. Dense nose of sweet black fruits and plums. Blackberries and chocolate flows through with black pepper. Some crayola action. Still young and not integrated yet. Definitely not a big monster wine but at least a little devil.
WADA rated 89+pts
Made from the greek varietals of Xenomavro, Stavrato, and Krassato. This wine is sourced from a vineyard near Mt Olympus…the wine of the gods. My first encounter with a greek dry red…and WOW! woW! Wow! I am very pleasantly surprised by this bottle of 2000 that I have been cellaring for 2 years now. Clear red with almost tinge of brick. The nose is very expressive and reminds me of a very good Bordeaux…a right bank. This has infused red / blue-berryish nose layered with some light blue flowers (am thinking babybreaths), some earthiness and even some leather. Even my BOB (band of brothers from AC) who are not as wine fanatic as me, are quite captivated by the nose. Beautiful elegant palate of blueberries all over from start till end in a continuous ocean waves momentum….gentle waves that rock you to sleep. Occasionally…some Chinese herbs and spices appear but never to steal the show…I am feeling this Olympian medal winner of a wine. The balance is amazing and transition flawless. The finish is menthol and resonates glimmeringly in the throat. Not a juicy wine but definitely as elegant as a royal princess. I just love the balance.
2005 Pertaringa Over the Top Shiraz, Mclarenvale (RP92, JH94)WADA rated 79+pts
Dark purple. Dense nose of sweet black fruits and plums. Blackberries and chocolate flows through with black pepper. Some crayola action. Still young and not integrated yet. Definitely not a big monster wine but at least a little devil.
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