Juzz Date

There will be a match-making event at my wine shop early next month. I have never attended or witnessed an actual match-making event in real life, and never would I imagine partially hosting one. It’s unfortunate for the participants that they have to put up with my boring wine talk for about 15-20 minutes, however, the entry cost is relatively low and wines & finger foods are provided therefore being moderately value for money. If you wish to participate a match making event but feel embarrassed or bored to be sitting in the dining table with group of strangers, then may be you should consider the alternative –come and listen to my boring wine talk. Haha.

Mini Marathon

I have enrolled for the mini Marathon of just 5km next Sunday. I was told that I have to complete the race in 40 minutes to get the certificate. However, based on my last practice, I only managed to complete 2km in 17 minutes. Therefore, even if I can maintain the same pace for entire 5 km (which I have strong doubts about this), I could only complete in 43 minutes. More practice needed or perhaps take a Sneakers or Kit Kat along? -Refer to blog dated 4th May - Take a Sneakers or Kit Kat and you’ll be ‘Sihat Dan Kuat” (for the next 10 minutes).

Father's Day Dinner

This year father’s day shall be celebrated at my house with the following menu:-

Entrée: Delicious Soup by Sacha
Main Course:
1. Spare Ribs with Salad (spare ribs – see photo) by Sacha & Johnny
2. Chicken Pie by sis
Desert: Cake by mama

There will be three delicious wines to match with the meal, inclusive of a cava semi seco, Australian Cab and a French Bordeaux wine.

It should be delicious I hope.

Coldridge Estate

Australia’s Coldridge Estate is coming to Malaysia (imported by us), including the following labels: Chardonnay, Merlot and Cab / Shiraz.

Quick Tasting Notes:-

Chardonnay- A soft buttery Chardonnay, with a smooth mouthfeel and a rich fruity finish. Whilst this wine makes an excellent companion to most types of food it is mellow enough to also be enjoyed on its own.

Merlot- Packed with deep, dark berry fruit and nuanced hints of cocoa, herb and earth with a soft structure. Its velvety texture makes Merlot instantly appealing and an obvious alternative to similar, more tannic Bordeaux varieties

Shiraz / Cab- A soft fruity red with ripe berry fruit and gentle spicy flavours in a mid weighted easy drinking style. The spicy Shiraz is lightened by the leafy Cabernet Sauvignon, and the two varieties are integrated and enriched by the judicious use of oak.

Expecting wines to arrived within the next few days. Please contact the undersigned for details.

Book Sharing 2010

This is the book I will feature in the book sharing (guided by myself) on 30th June 2010, which will consist of 90 minutes of theory and 30 minutes of practical. Please do participate for some wine knowledge conducted by someone who probably know as little as you do. ;)

Pringles

Delicious Junk Food:- Pringles – Honey Mustard Flavor. Bet you haven’t tried that before. Want to have some? Wait, look at the fine print: “For Hong Kong only”. Too bad but don’t forget to try that if you happen to drop by Hong Kong.

Wine Tycoon

Wohoo! Just realize there is a new game on the block – Wine Tycoon. Can’t wait to see if I can be a tycoon in the wine industry in cyber life (since there is still a very long way to go in real life).

Best things in life are free

Imagine this- Having all-you-can-drink best wines in the world, all-you-can-eat fine food from a 5-star restaurant, all-you-can-view fantastic scene on the top of the hill in Hong Kong for two nights in a row; and best of all, it’s all free. Couldn’t find anything to complain could I?

Note: Some of the wines we tried include Chateau Lascombes, 2nd growth Margaux. Try this: Year 2001 Vintage (Robert Parker: 92, My rating: 92), Year 2004 Vintage (Robert Parker: 93, My rating: 94), and Year 2006 Vintage (Robert Parker: 90, My rating: 92).

Falling Apart

Many things seem to be falling apart recently and it’s really frustrating. The car’s boot does not seem to be operating all of a sudden, the house piping problems continue and the lights start to short circuit. The newly bought DVD is malfunctioning (and I couldn’t find the receipt) and Internet connection is problematic as usual. Last and not the least, my last basketball experience shows that my leg muscle has stopped listening to my command. That explains why I was still on the ground when my mind is in the air.

Vinexpo

Countdown to Vinexpo = 12 days. I notice there are 842 exhibitors and I wouldn’t be surprised if each exhibitor features 10 types of wines. Therefore, what do you think of the chances of staying sober after tasting some 8,420 types of wines? Interesting. Some would recommend us to be very selective and never swallow the wines. Good advice, however, if only you can resist the temptation of the great old world wines.

Mt KK

Yes! We made it! 4095.2meters. It took us about 23 hours in total (15 hours to ascend and 8 hours to descend), which is a lot longer than most people, but the point is we made it all the way. At one stage I was suffering pain from muscle cramp, or taking a break every 10 meters, or receiving all sort of negative feedback from our guide. I do learn the following things:
1. Determination is more important than physical fitness
2. Do this in the right group/partner
3. Take a Sneakers or Kit Kat and you’ll be ‘Sihat Dan Kuat” (for the next 10 minutes).