Wine ChroniclesHong Kong’s culinary delights on Lamma Island
Fish and Châteauneuf. Say what? By Panos Kakaviatos for wine-chronicles.com 11 September 2015 Before I went to Hong Kong for the first time in May 2016, several connoisseurs told me how good the food is. Friends like Mike Lux, who travels there regularly. Indeed, you can find many Michelin chefs working in this city of seven […]
Wines that won’t wilt your wallet #Bdx15
By Panos Kakaviatos for wine-chronicles.com 24 July 2016 In celebrated Bordeaux vintages, consumers may find that prices are out of reach. Sure, wines like Ducru Beaucaillou and Léoville Las Cases are excitingly delicious, but not all us mortals can afford them. A sign of a top vintage is finding barrel samples that please your palate across all […]
English fizz hits the headlines
And it is delicious: Visit to Gusbourne Estate By Panos Kakaviatos for wine-chronicles.com 24 July 2016 Just how delicious English bubbly can be was reconfirmed to me over dinner with Gusbourne Estate’s Andrew Weeber and promotion agency Vita Bella’s Guillaume Jourdan. It was the conclusion to a wonderful day of visiting vineyards, tasting wines, and enjoying […]
Ferrari conquers Hong Kong
Not the car, the quality bubbles! By Panos Kakaviatos for Wine-Chronicles.com 23 June 2016 Today more than ever, Ferrari impresses people worldwide as an ambassador for the Italian art of living. No, I do not mean the automaker, but rather the sparkling wine producer, with vineyards in the extraordinary natural monument of the Dolomites, which became a UNESCO […]
Crafting personalized Champagne at Duval-Leroy
Champagne before it becomes Champagne – and making it your own 19 June 2016 By Panos Kakaviatos for Wine-Chronicles.com One of the most unique things about Duval-Leroy Champagne is that the domain permits individuals – usually wealthy businessmen and their mistresses, as I was told at the estate – to craft their personalized bubbly blend. […]
Vinexpo Hong Kong buoyant, China “rebound” sees major increase in international presence
Press release from #Vinexpo16 #HongKong Hong Kong, 26 May, 2016 – Vinexpo Hong Kong 2016 reinforced its renown as Asia’s premier wine and spirits event, from May 24-26 this week. The three-day exclusively trade exhibition – recognised for its quality exhibitors, buyers and diverse program – continued to exceed all expectations with 1,300 exhibitors representing […]
Grand Cru Tour at Maison Louis Latour
By Panos Kakaviatos for wine-chronicles.com 18 May 2016 Perhaps the most memorable dish was the first: ravioli, langoustines and crab meat set in a delectable emulsion de crustacés. Magnificently paired with Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2000 – from a jéroboam bottle. The wine was full bodied yet vibrant and simply delicious. Then came the Suprême de Volaille, with morilles […]
Sauternes satisfaction #Bdx15
By Panos Kakaviatos for wine-chronicles.com 11 May 2015 Thanks to Christie’s consultant, harvest expert and Sauternes promoter Bill Blatch and his fellow Bordeaux Gold partner Steve Webb, I kicked off en primeur week assessing barrel samples from Sauternes and Barsac. Afterwards, we enjoyed a great barbecue that started off with fresh raw oysters. Oysters and Sauternes go together – as counterintuitive […]
Intriguingly Pauillac #Bdx15
By Panos Kakaviatos for wine-chronicles.com 7 May 2016 People expecting 2010 style power and evident tannin from Pauillac in 2015 – with all the hype of a “great” vintage – were left scratching their heads. While you find gems here, many samples exuded more charm than power. Indeed, I found barrel samples from both Château […]
Welcome Merlot al dente #Bdx15
And other tales from Saint Emilion By Panos Kakaviatos for wine-chronicles.com 5 May 2016 OK, the title is a bit misleading. Not everyone picks Merlot earlier in Saint Emilion. The influence of ultra-late picking to please critics, and to get an upgrade (or avoid a downgrade) every 10 years for appellation-sanctioned revisions (often ending up in courts […]
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