Updated: May 20
拉圖瑪蒂亞克2017年白酒，一款經典的佩薩克-雷奧良產區葡萄酒，融合了西柚、桃子和香草的香氣，並帶有礦物質風味的餘韻。市價：港幣315元；我的價格：港幣315元。 92分（《葡萄酒觀察家》）。適飲期至2028年。
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。
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
