French and Aussie

Dinner at a friend's home.

Started with a Piper-Heidsieck Champagne.

1993 Trimbach Gewürztraminer Cuvée des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre - within expectations.

Bought from Berry Brothers for HKD 379.

2000 Torbreck Juveniles - pretty nice Guigal wanna-be, but clearly not complex enough to compare with the single vineyards. Lots of good fruit, though.

1996 Primo Joseph Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot - this was drinking well despite not having enough time to breathe. Lots of good, sweet red fruits and a spicy after palate.

1997 Duhart-Milon - pretty typical Bordeaux, full of earthy minerals, smoke, grilled meats.

Also had a couple of bottles of Lynch-Bages from different vintages.