26th of December

Fortnum & Mason Old Silver Tea Pot:

Blend from the 1914 Christmas Catalogue of Ceylon and Darjeeling. An elegant and refined black tea that have become a favorite lately when something smooth is required. 

Fortnum & Mason Empire Blend Tea:

Another historic tea, blended from Ceylon, India and East Africa teas. First presented in 1934 to Queen Mary by the Empire Tea Growers. A floral, somewhat herbal and quite intense black tea, that is also smooth. But can easily become tannic and bitter if brewed to long and/ or hot. 

2007 Quinta do Noval Berry's Own Selection LBV:

Deep ruby. Sweet and fruity nose, ripe, nuanced and layered. Fresh acidity, leaner body than nose, refshing, good length. 89

1999 Château Saint- Pierre:

Ruby, garnet rim. Closed first. After twenty minutes a scented cassis and blueberries with a touch of anise and violets. Lovely nose. But there are some barrel notes in the mix that is a bit anoying. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, and again, oak is a bit too aparent. Lovely fruit, and hidden. Luckily, it only took another twenty minutes of air. A lovely Claret. 90