TOKYO WINE SOCIETY TASTING

The 87th Testing

International Pinot Noir

Highlights of last month's tasting

The last tasting of The Tokyo Wine Society was held on the 15th of March at the Shanpia Hotel in Akasaka, selected by Mr. Nakase.

The wines below were ranked blind by attendees of the evening

Glass No. Wine Year Region Yen Shop Rank 1s 2s Ls
A Volnay Clos du Chateau des Ducs 1998 France 7,500 Tokyu 6 3 4 5
B Morton Estate Balck Label Pinot Noir 1998 NewZealand 3,250 Village Cellars 4 4 4 4
C Calera Mills Vineyard Mt. Harlan Pinot Noir 1997 California 7,980 Yamaya 1 5 7 1
D Beaune-Greves Domaine Jacques Pireur 1996 France 6,500 Tokyu 2 4 3 0
E Carmen Reserve Pinot Noir 2000 Chile 1,280 Yamaya 9 4 2 11
F Hanzell Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 1996 California 5,800 Tokyu 5 2 2 3
G Geverey-Chambertin 1er Cru-Craipillot Dom.Confuron-Cotetidot 1999 France 5,100 Tokyu 3 3 5 2
H GIRLAN Pino Nero 1997 Italy 3,500 Adria Int'l 7 5 2 3
I Pipers Brook Reserve Pinot Noir 1999 Australia 3,850 Village Cellars 8 2 3 3

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