I arrived in Hong Kong and my girlfriend already organized a dinner at 8 ½ restaurant in Central. This is the only Michelin three star Italian restaurant on the island.
But she has a magnum of 2000 Gloria in hand instead of Italian wine! Who is going to complain?
We ordered a grilled rib eye for two to go with our beautiful red. It was Australian grain feed wagyu that had been aged six weeks. It really did melt in your mouth. Served it with a simple spinach salad.
Anyway, the wine improved from the minute it was decanted, showing a full and velvety palate with soft textured tannins and wet earth and minerals with plum flavors. There were some dried herbs too. It was round and delicious. 92 points.
I have had this St. Julien a number of times and it never fails to satisfy. I sent over glasses to a table of Brunello producers including the owners of Valdicava, Casanova di Neri, San Filippo, and Siro Pacenti and they loved the wine.
So much talk of 100-point 2009 Bordeaux and high prices, it was nice just to sit back and enjoy reasonably priced 2000 Bordeaux with the right people – and in Hong Kong to boot. The 2000 Gloria sells for about $60 a bottle.
What 2000 Bordeaux are you drinking now?
