Christmas party 2012

Christmas party 2012 Good food, fine wine and nice friends!

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Wine list by Madame Makiko

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1．Suwa　Roman　Beer　（諏訪浪漫麦酒）　麗人酒造株式会社
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2．Tattinger　Brut

3．2002　Launois　Pere＆Fils　　Grend　Cru　Blanc de Blanc

1872年にル・メニル・シュル・オジェ村で創業の名門R.Mシャンパーニュ
http://www.champagne-launois.fr/

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4．2010 Cour-Chaverny　100%　Romorantin　　Benoit　Daridan　
http://www.benoit-daridan.com/en/domaine.php
http://www.inao.gouv.fr/repository/editeur/pdf/Cartes/AOC_CourCheverny_A_11062009.pdf
ロワールの大変小さなアペラシヨンであるクール・シュヴルニーの主役である葡萄品 種 Romorantin ロモランタン。クール・シュヴルニーは辛口の白ワインだけに与えられたアペラシヨンでしかも葡萄 品種は珍しいこの地特有のロモランタン。葡萄品種ロモランタンはコミューンの名称 ROMORANTIN-LANTHENAY ロモランタン・ラ ンテネから付けられた名前。原産地はフランスはロワールのトゥーレーヌ地区。

5．2006　HUMAGNE　BLANCHE　Collection Chandra Kurt Provains Valais Swiss
http://www.provins.ch/fr/nos-vins/gammes/?gamme=32&type=0&vin=126
Humagne Blanche or Humagne is a white Swiss wine grape planted primarily in the Valais region. The total Swiss plantations of the variety in 2009 stood at 30 hectares (74 acres).

6．2008 Chablis Premie Cru Les Vaillons
Daniel Dampt & Fils
http://www.chablis-dampt.com/fiche_tech/vaillons_gb.pdf

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7．2000 Comtes De Champagne Blanc de Blanc
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8．　裸の国産ワイン　越後ワイン　メルロー
南魚沼市産メルロー100％。専用のかもしタンクで醸造後オーク樽で貯蔵しました。深く柔らかい渋味が特徴http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~ewine75/index.html

9．1993　Chateau Lafite-Rothschild
10．1989　Chateau Lafite-Rothschild
11．2006　Charumes-Chambertin Grand Cru Nicolrs　Potel
12．2010 Mie　Ikeno　八ヶ岳　　Merlot　　ドメーヌ　ミエ・イケノ
http://www.mieikeno.com/index.html
13．2008 Bourgueil les Couplets Domaine du Petit Bondieu
Cabernet Franc
http://www.thomaspichet.com/
14．1993　RIDGE　CabernetSauvignon　Jimsomare　ATP
（Adovance Tasting Program・・1978年以来続いているワイナリーの会員向けのみに販売している特別キュ ヴェのこと。生産本数が少なく、流通に乗せることが難しいために始められた制度。）
☆番外　2012　彩奈さんが送ってくださった明野の林檎

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15．Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Demi Sec
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16．1983　Vintage Port Fonseca
http://www.fonseca.pt/en/port/vintage-port/fonseca/1983/

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17．1997 Brunello di Montalcino　Cerbaiola　Salvioni
1985年が初ビンテージ
http://order.luc-corp.co.jp/shop/maker/maker.aspx?maker=30919100
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18．2004北信シャルドネ　オー・ド・ヴィ・ド・マール　シャトー　メルシャン
斎藤ワールドさま渾身の？

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19．Port Zinfandel　Rombauer Vineyards

Petrolo 2009 Toscana

Merlot in Toscana. Very reasonable but very good.

Beaujolais nouveau 2012 Albert Bichot

Beaujolais nouveau with Yakitori. Albert Bichot's bottle is our choice every year. Delighted with lovely ruby colour and fresh aroma. Yes, this is the good nouveau!

Louis Jadot Chardonnay 2007 Bourgogne

Louis Jadot's Chardonnay with squid black pasta. The bottle was 150 anniversary one. A bit too much aroma of wine cask.

Domain de Peve Chavel Beaujolais Villages

Domain de Peve Chavel Beaujolais Villages 2012 with Spaghetti pork meat sauce. Touch of Acidity,too.

Beaujolais Nouveau 2012, Albert Bichot's Rose

In somehow, we had chosen Rose this year. Again Albert Bichot was the first one to open. So pleasing bottle label!

I heard the weather was not good and limited production in 2012. It has a touch of acidity, probably due to the rain before harvesting.

TALBOTT Kali Hart 2010 Chardonnay

TALBOTT Kali Hart 2010 Chardonnay Monterey California This is also lovely American wine. We must visit Monterey area in the near future!

Bogle 2009 Petit Sirah California

Bogle 2009 Petit Sirah California One of couples which my friend gave me. Those were excellent American wine! Always good to know something new to us.

Brunello di Montalcino 1999

Brunello di Montalcino 1999 Pian delle Vigne Antinori agricola, Firenze This was quite old bottle which we did not have chance to open! I thought this would be very rich, but it wasn't than I expected. Probably because of the special Sangiovese grown in Brunello area or was a bit off the peak.

Monte Antico, Toscana

Monte Antico, Toscana 2007 Good with Bigote's Pizza - Yammy!

Chateau Mercian Nagano Merlot 2008

Chateau Mercian Nagano Merlot 2008 This is very handy wine. Always in stock!

Mr. Nakamura's

がんこおやじ手作りのワイン If I translate this phrase, 'Home made wine of a stubborn man' Mr. Nakamura is a very unique person. He has great passion for wine and creates fantastic ones! I think Merlot and some others. Fresh and crisp. Habikino-city, Osaka Nakamura Winery 大阪府羽曳野市飛鳥 仲村わいん工房

Chateau Pavie Macquin 2004, Saint Emilion

Chateau Pavie Macquin 2004 Saint Emilion Grand Crue Sorry the cork was not perfect condition. However, thanks this powerful wine, which covered it well. The wine bloomed 30 minutes later and we could enjoy this one!

Bourgogne 2007 Pinot Noir

Domain Amiot-Servelle Bourgogne 2007 Pinot Noir

Tinpot Hut 2009 Marlborough, New Zealand

Tinpot Hut 2009 Marlborough Pino Gris by Fiona Turner Freshly cut paars, bread crust and almond. Quite good.

EOS the French Connection 2001

Sorry for the mess on the étiquette. We had problem with our cellar. We bought it many years ago in Japan when we started to enjoy American wine. This is still exquisite!

Oude Geuze Boon - Lambic beer

Mr. Kiuchi introduced us Lambic kinds from Belgium couple years ago. According to his explanation, We are able to keep the bottle for 10 years or so. The bottle was labeled 2005 - 2006. Very dry and sour beer but I like it. It went well with white sausages! I am very much looking forward to my visit to Europe next time!

Le Cupole Trinoro 2002

No wonder that is a powerful wine! 2002 wasn't good year in Italy. Therefore, Tenuta di Trinoro was not produced that year. All the wonderful grapes were used for Le Cupole. This wine will go another 5 years or so! Excellent! I am looking forward to opening anther one later!

Le Volte 2002

Le Volte 2002 Toscana Italy We know 2002 was not so good in Italy. However, it is depends on the producer!

Mercian 'Awa', Japanese Sparkling wine

'Awa' meaning bubble or sparkling by Mercian Sparkling wine made from Koshu

Lucente 2001

Lucente 2001 IGT Toscana, Italy Marchesi de' Frescobaldi & Robert Mondavi I still have couple more bottles. Still OK but probably we'd better to drink.

Chardonnay 2011, Veneto

Chardonnay 2011, Veneto IGT Recently I found very reasonable organic wine.

BTW, tomato look great at my vegi garden!

Louis Jadot's Chardonnay 2007

Chardonnay 2007 Bourgogne Louis Jadot 150th Anniversary bottle

Sileni Sparkling from New Zealand

We had this marvelous

sparkling wine about a month ago and just opening another one. It has been so hot recently and this is just right one to cool down the heat!

Contemporary floral design master's class 2012

Not in London this year. We will move to Weston-super-Mare, where nice sea resort area. The course caters anyone interested in floristry and modern flower arranging. FLOWER DESIGN OF BRITAIN 2012 INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Contemporary floral design master class 2012

Brut Dargent 2007

Brut Dargent Blanc de Balncs Chardonnay I do not remember where we bought it. One summer evening, we chilled it well and enjoyed the sparkling wine. I am sure it is not too expensive, but this is quite good! Hamo fish become available in Tokyo, too. It was mostly eaten in Kansai and quite difficult to find it in a supermarket here.

Koshu Fujidair 2010

Koshu (Sur Lie) Fujidair 2010 Fujiko Winery Unfortunately I got headache after couple of glasses. Not suitable for me.

Chateau Mercian Katsunuma Koshu 2010

Chateau Mercian Katsunuma Koshu 2010 Hot summer days here in Tokyo. Delighted to have well chilled wine at evenings. There are crystals at the bottom.

Villa Maria Marlborough Pinot Noir 2011

Villa Maria Marlborough Pinot Noir 2011 Iconic wine of New Zealand 'Traditional winemaking techniques using egg whites have been used to clarify this wine.

Barbaresco 1998

Barbaresco 1998 Tenuta Roncaglia Poderi Colla This was the last bottle of the vintage. We thought it was too late to open, but we could enjoy it while after opening.

Calera Viognier 2010

Calera Viognier 2010

I have never tried Viognier before. The spiece is originaly from Rhône region in France and its production is only limited. However, recently Viognier is planted in America and Australia. Less acidity. The bottle was Thirty-Fifth Anniversary Vintage of Calera.

Domaine de Rochebin Bourgogne 2009

Bourgogne 2009 Rochebin Vieille Vigne

Sileni Sparkling from New Zealand

Wow, sparkling wine of Sauvignon Blanc. The cap is a screw type and this is also new to us! Modernized!

Taylor Peak

Taylor Peak 2004 Merlot Bennett Valley of Sonoma County Kendall Jackson Could be better for this price.

Chablis of Domaine servin

Chablis Domaine Servin 2008 Exquisite!

Old Coach Road from New Zealand

Old Coach Road Chardonnay 2009 Nelson New Zealand Not bad at all. "Rich apricot and melon characters, balanced with a warm spicy oak."

2002 Guid Alberto

2002 Guid Alberto

Toscana IGT

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Italia

This wine is much reasonable than Sassicaia!

Floral Exhibition 2012

Happy to announce my floral exhibition in Tokyo. June 8 - 10, 2012 11:00-19:30　*10th till 17:00 Space Sakura Nakameguro 2-5-28 Nakameguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo *nearest station is Nakameguro on Tokyo Metro information Come and enjoy our contemporary minds with unique designs!

Frederic Magnien's Bourgogne 2007

Bourgogne 2007 Frederic Magnien It is better to have it before it gets too old! My camera broke and the service told me no way to fix as no parts any longer. So I am trying to shoot photos with Tom's. This one came out good, but so different!

Chateau Meyney Saint-Estephe 2004

Chateau Meyney saint-Estephe 2004 We have not had Bordeaux for a while. Good idea to go with beef! It was nice one.

Shochu 'Murao' with Tako (octopus) shabushabu

I have never handled such large octopus in my life! It was a gift from my mother in law. It took me an hour to get ready to eat! Murao is one of famous shochu in Japan. I got it on an airplane as it was very difficult for us to buy here. Tom enjoyed it so much.

I Pini 2000

I Pini 2000 Fattoria di Basciano Sangiovese 50%, Cavernet Sauvignon 50% Toscana, Italy

Almaviva 2001

Enjoyed with Miki from Sendai. A joint venture between Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha Y Toro.. It was a bit late to open, but still powerful structure with strong aloma. The taste changed every 5 minutes. Yes, tannins become more stronger after 40 minutes from opening.

Brut Korbel

Korbel Brut
California Sparkling Wine
Welcome again. Such a joy to meet with close friend!

Chablis 2010, Daniel Dampt

For my memory - NEVER in the future.
Strong chemical, I was very ill right after dinner and next day.

CALERA VIN GRIS of PINOT NOIR 2010

Just happened to grab this wine. 35th anniversaly vintage of CALERA