Because free flow dim sum and Champagne wasn't enough (Duddell's), Andy, Michael, Amy, and JonJon and I head to the dark side for a massive meal of dan dan mian, lamb dumplings, and Tsing Tao. If you haven't had Shanxi food you're missing out: CLICK FOR PHOTOS You Yuan Xiao Xu Man Yiu Building 36 … Continue reading You Yuan Xiao Xu
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2015 En Primeur Tasting
Perhaps there was some variability in quality, largely due to the cool Fall and late rains, but I think it is fair to say that 2015 is going to be a very good to great vintage in Bordeaux. Very good, indeed. I found many of the wines to show a lot of freshness and finesse, and … Continue reading 2015 En Primeur Tasting
Libourne, Chateau Teyssier, and a Case of Bad Oysters
After my beautiful run and upgrading hotels, I jumped on the train 2 stops over to Libourne where I sought out lunch. Libourne is a small little city on the Right Bank just minutes from Saint Emilion and Pomerol. The afternoon overcast did not do much to help to cast the city in a good … Continue reading Libourne, Chateau Teyssier, and a Case of Bad Oysters
Bordeaux pre- En Primeur
Before I kicked off my En Primeur tastings on Tuesday, I had Saturday through Monday to putter around Bordeaux solo. If you've been following the trip this far, you know I have been eating well. So here's a little more into what I have been drinking. While at my favorite Bordeaux wine bar, Vins Urbains, the … Continue reading Bordeaux pre- En Primeur
Le Flacon
I am writing this just minutes after leaving for it was truly one of the more memorable bites of Bordeaux, this year, and perhaps ever. No hyperbole intended. After I found out I would be traveling to Bordeaux, I spent several hours narrowing down where to spend my few free meals, and a name that … Continue reading Le Flacon
Bordeaux.
I think I was born to the wrong country. After spending the past 24 hours in Bordeaux I realize this is my spiritual hood. Not only are people constantly moving- running, biking, rollerblading-an oddly popular sport- but so are they constantly enjoying each other's company sitting in courtyards chatting among friends with a pint close … Continue reading Bordeaux.
Old News But I’m Spreading it Anyway
Chinese New Year is now a solid 2 weeks behind us but I didn't have a chance to get my photos and thoughts up so here we go. Happy new year red daisies from my local lady. Brilliantly I decided it would be a good idea to run from Stanley to Causeway Bay to pick … Continue reading Old News But I’m Spreading it Anyway
Ginsberg+Chan Recap
I haven't posted in a while, but here's what I have been up to on Wednesday... http://ginsbergchan.com/event/vintage-rioja/ http://ginsbergchan.com/event/discovery-burgundy/ http://ginsbergchan.com/event/chateau-haut-brion/ From The Drinks Business http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2016/02/week-in-pictures-hong-kong-7/5/ So now you know.
Dragons Dancing
It's Sunday and after I tutored this morning I have been resigned to my couch. At nearly 4pm I haven't done anything and I'm feeling pretty good about it. I have managed to eat about a pound of pasta with this super delicious Pomodoro Marscapone sauce I bought from Taste because it was on … Continue reading Dragons Dancing
Hey! Feb.
I have not put up a post for a while, not for lack of effort, but because I've been having issues uploading photos here. I think we're back in business, so here's what's been shaking on the Southside. North side really...Whisky! An incredible still wines of the Douro tasting and master class hosted by The Drinks … Continue reading Hey! Feb.
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