Updated: May 20
拉圖卡內2017年白酒融合了長相思和賽美蓉兩種葡萄品種，並帶有白花、柑橘和一絲烤麵包的香氣。口感清新明亮，和諧怡人。市價：港幣315元；我的價格：港幣315元。評分：90分。適飲期：即日起至2026年。
Updated: May 20
2017年份的拉克拉特乾紅酒介於侯伯王（Haut-Brion）和侯伯王拉米遜（La Mission Haut-Brion）之間，口感柔滑，帶有花香和柑橘的清香，並伴有微妙的香料氣息，餘味優雅。市價：港幣900-1300元；我的價格：710元港幣。評分：93分（詹姆斯·薩克林）。建議即飲或窖藏至2027年。
Updated: May 20
。騎士酒莊2003年白酒是格拉夫產區的標竿之作，展現出柑橘、蜂蜜、羊毛脂和一絲煙燻的複雜交響樂，口感豐富飽滿，並帶有持久的礦物風味。市價：港幣1,000-1,400元；我的價格：690元港幣。 92分（《葡萄酒倡導家》）。建議即刻飲用，已完全成熟。
Beneath the amber light of a late afternoon, I swirled a glass of deep ruby wine, its earthy aroma permeating the air. With the initial sip, notes of blackberry and leather emerged, evoking a vivid memory of the vineyard of origin. This collection assembles my tasting notes and essays.
Composed between 2006 and 2013, these essays were originally published on Wine and Beyond and Yahoo, before the site's closure in September 2013. The disappearance of Wine and Beyond represented the loss of a significant chapter in my personal history.
Preserving these articles honours those memories and shares stories that continue to resonate. I have selected essays that best reflect the progression of my experiences in the wine industry, emphasizing pivotal moments and key lessons. Each narrative was chosen for its distinct contribution, whether by illuminating an aspect of wine culture or marking a personal milestone.
Over the years, my engagement with wine has encompassed purchasing, selling to wine companies, lecturing, writing, and, most meaningfully, sharing bottles with friends. I recall an afternoon in Bordeaux when a sudden storm forced us to seek shelter beneath the narrow eaves of an old vineyard cottage. Amidst the rain and laughter, a senior vineyard worker offered us a glass of Merlot he had personally cultivated. This simple moment exemplified the profound connection and shared experience that wine fosters.
If these articles resonate, it is due to the influence of my teachers, mentors, peers, friends, students, and especially my editors, who have inspired my passion for storytelling.
Rewritten 15 January 2026.
Kevin Tang
