FW Bok Nan Lo Samai Gold Rum Samai Gold Rum 7/10 stars NEW WORLD RUM? Was surprised that Cambodia actually produced rum! I thought most rums came from the Caribbeans. So I think perhaps Carribbeans are old world while the upcomin... 7 Stars France Rum Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo NV La Brisa Semi Sweet Rose NV La Brisa Semi Sweet Rose 6/10 stars BEGINNERS WINE This wine wasn’t entirely red, looked more like rośe than reds, as the blend was too unique. A blend of Grenache and Tempranillo, normally it woul... 6 Stars France La Brisa Spain Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo NV La Brisa Semi Sweet White NV La Brisa Semi Sweet White 7/10 stars SIMPLE YET OK This was probably more suited for non alcohol drinkers, as the 10.5% abv was a child play. But content wise, good enough for starters. Nose of tro... 7 Stars France La Brisa Spain Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 1975 Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien 1975 Chateau Lagrange Saint Julien 9/10 stars SOY SAUCE When I uncorked this 42 years old wine, I swear I smelled heavy soy sauce. Not a good sign, as it probably implied a bad bottle, so I took my ch... 1975 Vintage 9 Stars Bordeaux Cabernet Saugvignon Chateau Lagrange France Merlot Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 2014 Ninon Bordeaux 2014 Ninon Bordeaux 7/10 stars CHEESE PAIRING Chef Jeremy wrapped up my lunch with a warm plate of Saint Felicia and a few slices of rustic breads. I always love cheese, and my favorite pairing would ... 2014 Vintage 7 Stars Bordeaux France Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 2016 Domaine Remi Jalliet Clos dEspinous 2016 Domaine Remi Jalliet Clos dEspinous 8/10 stars UNDER MY RADAR I must admit I hardly had any wines from Languedoc region, this one was worth my recommendation for daily drinking. Surprisingly appr... 2016 Vintage 8 Stars France South France Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 2016 Daniel Reverdy Sancerre Blanc 2016 Daniel Reverdy Sancerre Blanc 8/10 stars LEEK PAIRING Not an easy pairing of wines with leeks, but the one starred Michelin chef Jeremy at Audace did a great job for this pairing by choosing a Sa... 2016 Vintage 8 Stars France Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 2016 Domaine du Chardonnay Chablis 2016 Domaine du Chardonnay Chablis 8/10 stars RIPE CHABLIS PAIRING Was having lunch at Audace run by Jeremy, a one Michelin star chef, paired this wine with his creamy and yummy pumpkin soup. First ti... 2016 Vintage 8 Stars Burgundy Chardonnay France Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 2015 Domaine des Carabiniers Horse Lirac 2015 Domaine des Carabiniers Horse Lirac 6/10 stars BREAKFAST WINE 2 The 2nd wine in the tasting of Rhone Valley started out better. This was giving hints of the usual Rhone character with earthy tone... 2015 Vintage 6 Stars Domaine des Carabiniers Horse France Grenache Rhone Valley Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 2015 Domaine des Carabiniers Horse Chateauneuf du Pape 2015 Domaine des Carabiniers Horse Chateauneuf du Pape 5/10 stars BREAKFAST WINE 1 Tasted some sample Rhone Valley wines that were sent to us. First sniff and all I could smell was jam. It was too one... 2015 Vintage 5 Stars Domaine des Carabiniers Horse France Grenache Rhone Valley Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 1996 Lynch Bages Pauillac 1996 Lynch Bages Pauillac 10/10 stars LAST BEST VINTAGE Lynch Bages, a 5th growth property, should rightfully be a second growth, in the 50s to 90s, it has produced stunning wines that even first grow... 10 Stars 1996 Vintage Bordeaux Cabernet Saugvignon France Lynch Bages Merlot Tasting Notes 2017
FW Bok Nan Lo 2011 Francis Orban Vieilles Vignes Brut Reserve 2011 Francis Orban Vieilles Vignes Brut Reserve 8/10 stars IMPROVEMENT Today I just reported 2 Francis Orban champagnes, this would be the flagship. Made of 100% Pinot Meunier, it was aged in small ba... 2011 Vintage 8 Stars Champagne France Tasting Notes 2017