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Wine Cellar Newsletter November & December 2010
2010/11/03
Issue 11
Le Beaujolais Nouveau 2010 is arriving!

According to the French law passed in 1985, Beaujolais Nouveau is always released on the third Thursday of November all over the world. Owing to the timing of its release, Beaujolais Nouveau is widely known as an ideal wine to serve at Thanksgiving.

Beaujolais Nouveau is a light-bodied red wine 100% made from thin-skinned Gamay grapes produced in Beaujolais, where located in Burgundy of France. This wine is intended for immediate drink and is recommended to consume within one year.

Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais Villages Nouveau 2010
Known as the "King of Beaujolais", Georges Duboeuf
is one of the oldest winegrowing families in Beaujolais with worldwide recognition.
HK$148/ net price

Mommessin Beaujolais Nouveau 2010
As a renowned ancient French winemaking family in Burgundy since 1865, the wine exhibits a nose of red berries that is echoed on the palate.

Early Bird Discounted Price HK$89
Customers, who have confirmed order at our Wine Cellar on or before 17 Nov 2010, can enjoy this offer.
Wine Of The Month
A Unique Combination of Terroir

Developed in 17th century, the estate has been owned by Baroness Philippine de Rothschild since 1998. The renowned wine family's holdings include Château Mouton Rothschild, Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Opus One etc.

With benefits of Atlantic and Mediterranean climates, a diversity of soils give the wines richness and complexity. In 2003, the Domaine was awarded the appellation AOC Limoux rouge, newly created by the Institut National des Appellations d'Origine (INAO).

Domaine de Baron'Arques, Limoux 2007
(Wine Spectator: 90 points)
Consisting of elegant Bordeaux and meaty Rhone characters, the wine exhibits complex and powerful nose with wild berries and jammy fruit. Well rounded tannin structure and nicely balanced.


Gift Redemption
Upon purchase 6 bottles of Domaine de Baron' Arques, Limoux 2007, 1 piece of Chateau Mouton Rothschild bund can be redeemed.
* While Stock Lasts.

Upon purchase 12 bottles of Domaine de Baron' Arques, Limoux 2007, 1 piece of Chateau Mouton Rothschild Label Collection Poster or 1 piece of Chateau Mouton 1996 Lithography Poster (designed by hunan artist Gu Gan) can be redeemed.
* While Stock Lasts.
Feature Picks
Barossa Wines in Rhone Style

Torbreck is an Australian winery in the Barossa Valley founded by David Powell in 1994. David melds the region's terroir with its traditional winemaking practices. In result, the wine style fuses his love for Barossa with his admiration for Rhone Valley in Southern France.

Torbreck Woodcutter's Semillon, Barossa Valley 2008
Robert Parker: 90 points)
Medium bodied with delicate scent of toasted brioche. It offers notes of almond kernels, pineapple and roasted cashew on the palate.

Torbreck The Struie, Barossa Valley 2007
(Robert Parker: 92 points)
Full bodied and tightly structured with aromas of black raspberries and roasted meats. Integrated acidity with ripe tannin on the palate.

Torbreck The Factor, Barossa Valley 2005
(Robert Parker: 97 points; Wine Spectator: 92 points)
Delicate scents of wild blackberries, pepper and espresso. The palate offers richness with subtle notes of olive, leather and minerals.
Seasonal Highlight
Liqueur for celebration

Let's celebrate with liqueur! "Nanbubijin Sugar Free Sparkling Umeshu", by using its unique technology, sparkling sugar free debut in Hong Kong for your celebration! Special version of umeshu "Kishu plum wine" keeps the mild plum flavor, its gorgeous golden
flakes is perfect as gift. "Sata Katana Spirits Umeshu", although plum is the same as its sister meshu "Kakutama Umeshu", it is fermentated by wine yeast and has undergone distillation, results in dry taste with 40% alcohol. This special umeshu-liquor is good as digestif.
Chitosetsuru

city'super would like to highlight renewed package of "Chitosetsuru" sake from snowy Hokkaido! "Chitosetsuru" is very popular owing to its light and easy to drink style. Its flagship item "Chitosetsuru Junmai Daiginjyo", fruity and elegant, silky palate with light finish.
Sake & Food Pairing
Sake with Yellowtail (Hamachi)

Winter is the season for fatty Yellow tail "Hamachi"! Hamachi sashimi is rich in oil content, smooth and buttery with a deep smoky taste. A very popular sashimi to celebrate in special occasions! Hamachi sashimi goes well with "Nanbubijin Junmai Ginjyo", its nutty aroma and mild rice fragrance brings you an unforgettable taste.
"Shichida Junmai" has sugar sweet aroma , with soft palate and rich taste.
Brewery Highlight
Born

In this mid autumn, city'super would like to highlight fruity and rich style "Born". All Born sake are stored for minimum one year at low temperature, its rich taste is very suitable to enjoy in autumn and winter. All highlighted Born sake reach the most premium "Junmai
Daiginjyo" grading.
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