Sunday, March 29, 2015

Schloss Vaux Cuvee Vaux Brut 2011

Date of Tasting: 28 December 2014
Wine Type: Sparkling White
Grape Varieties: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Riesling
Alcohol: 12%
Origin: Rheingau, Germany
Appellation: Klassische Flaschengarung
Expect to Pay: ~ EUR15
Web: https://www.schloss-vaux.de/
Chubby Appreciation: 89/100
Professional Rating: n.a.



Appearance: Light yellow
Aroma: Mineral and melon
Palate: Fine acidity and effervescence. Citrus, apple, and peach notes. Dry and crisp.

This bottle of sparkling wine fro Germany is a no joke production. A pretty nice and delicious at good value aperitif with the marriage between, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Riesling. Harmonious but yet hidden with power. It should be a brilliant entertainer for a few years. Grab some oysters to savour or a chillax weekend as aperitif will also do. Cheers!!!!!

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Sora City @ Sukhumvit 26, Bangkok - โซระ ซิตี้ @ ซอยสุขุมวิท 26 กรุงเทพฯ

Cuisine: Cafe
Price: THB225 per person without alcohol (what we paid for)
Visited: 25 January 2015
Food: 5/10
Atmosphere: 7/10
Value for money: 6/10
Services: 6/10
Scale: [1=poor ---- 5=average/standard ---- 10=outstanding/exceptional]

There may be coffee shops almost every corner nowadays in Bangkok city centre. Here is no exception. Sora City in Soi Sukhumvit 26 was established not long ago: just at the beginning of 2015. It is just a small cafe with simple but comfortable ambient: those wooden furniture in Japanese minimalist style. In addition, the owner also opens a bike shop at the rear of the cafe. It is a small and unique bike shop in fact.

At the time of our visit, Sora City was just launched. The lady owner and staffs were friendly. Menu is kept simple as in cafe style ranging from simple scrambled egg to omelette rice for savoury, pancake for dessert, and cafe beverage. As mentioned, the place is tucked in Soi Sukhumvit 26 which is more or less convenient for many mean of transport. Nevertheless, driving might cause you a little problem if you are thinking of stopping by this little cafe for a good cup of cafe latte. The thing is there is one park lot at the back of the cafe. More than that you will have to find parking space yourself somewhere along the street. But if you live in the area, walking or biking to Sora City may give you some pleasure during weekend.

Sora City @ Sukhumvit 26

simple but relax

tiny cafe and bike shop

"The Real Alaska" exhibition (happened to be at the time of visit)

name card and reindeer

This is just a cafe, an ordinary cafe really. So there is nothing much for me to review except saying that coffee here is not bad at all. It was carefully brewed though. Savoury dishes were enjoyable too. As we often drive through Soi Sukhumvit 26, Sora City will be another destination for our coffee break. The followings are what we had:

Creamy Omelette with Shrimp on Rice - ข้าวไข่ข้นกุ้ง (6/10)
Bacon, Scrambled Egg, and Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes - เบคอน ไข่กวน และแพนเค้ก (5/10)
Caffe Latte - กาแฟลาเต้ร้อน (7/10)
Signature Bitter Chocolate Frappe - ช๊อคโกแลตปั่น (6/10)

Creamy Omelette with Shrimp on Rice (THB100)

Bacon, Scrambled Egg, and Homemade Buttermilk Pancakes (THB125)

Caffe Latte (THB85)

Signature Bitter Chocolate Frappe (THB140)

Sora City @ Sukhumvit 26, Bangkok - โซระ ซิตี้ @ ซอยสุขุมวิท 26 กรุงเทพฯ
61/52 Soi Sukhumvit 26
Sukhumvit Road
Khlong Tan, Khlong Toey
Bangkok 10110
Thailand

Open Hours: daily from 09:00am - 08:00pm
Tel: +66 (0) 2001 6600
FBhttps://www.facebook.com/soracity

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC 2007

Date of Tasting: 7 January 2015
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varieties: 50% Corvina Veronese, 15% Corvinone, 30% Rondinella, 5% Oseleta
Alcohol: 15%
Origin: Veneto, Italy
Appellation: Amarone della Valpolicella Classico DOC
Expect to Pay: ~ EUR50
Web: http://www.tommasiwine.it/
Chubby Appreciation: 92/100
Professional Rating: WS - 92/100, WE - 92/100, JR - 16.5/20, CT - 90/100


Appearance: Deep and dark ruby
Aroma: Lively aroma of rose petals, sweet fruits, and smoky wood
Palate: Full on the palate. Sweet ripe cherry and plum. Fresh and fine. Mild spices and cedar.

Typically, I am not a kind of Amarone lover but it is good to drink from time to time. This Tommasi Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007 seemed to sing harmoniously. It started off with sweet fruits and dried off with complexity of spices. It as well possessed integrated smooth texture and long finish. Approachable now and should be drinking well along with red meat. Salute!!!

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