My Wine Diary, August '95
This is my wine memorandom. Not a taster's note, but only a memo of wines I drank.
I put
mark on which I thought very good.
Aug.26 -- Sep. 1 '95
I drank them from left to right bottles.
At dawn on Sep. 2, I completed my Enghish pages at last !.
- Aug. 26 Condorniu, brut clasico

I believe that cooled sparkring wines are the best for summer.
- Aug. 27 Sancerre (Red), Conte La Fond '92

This is the first time to drink Red Sancerre. It's made by Pinot Noir,
that's why its aroma is exactly same as Burgundy, but the taste is lighter.
- Aug. 28,29 Muscadet de Servre-et-Maine Sur Lie, Grand Mouton '92

The taste of most Muscadet is rather light, but this one had a body.
- Aug. 29,30 Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi, Fazibattaglia '94

It's a typical good Italian wine. And the design of the bottle is uniqe.
- Aug. 31 Croze Hermitage, La Rollamde '90

It's a Rhone wine which has spicey aroma. Good when cooled a little.
- Sep. 1 Givry Clos Marceaux, D. Laborde Juillot '93

Fresh but well-balanced Burgundy. I recommend it !
Aug. 19 -- Aug. 25 '95
I drank them from left to right bottles.
August 19 was my wife's ??-th birthday.
- Aug. 19 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin ROSE '85

That's why we took deluxe Rose Champagne. It's a rich Champagne and we enjoyed it,
and of course the special night,very much.
- Aug. 20 Cote de Beaune Village '92

This is called "Tastevin" which is approved by Burgundy wine promotion association.
"Tastevin" wines are usually above the standard quality.
- Aug. 21,22 Soave classico superiore, ANSELMI '93

One of my favorite wines in those days.
- Aug. 23 Castelle di Gabbiano, Chanti Classico Riserva '90

Smooth and attractive Chanti. Besides, I think the pictue of the label is rather unique.
- Aug. 24 Pouilly Fusise, Domaine Pa Quet '92

This wine reminded me its barrel.
- Aug. 25 Le Volte, Vino de tavola di TOSCANA '93

It had a rought but fresh taste, good when cooled.
Aug. 13 -- Aug. 18 '95
I drank them from left to rightbottles.
August 17 was my daughter TAMAKA's 5th birhday.
- Aug. 13 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

We drank Champagne to celebrate the end of our summer vacation.
Recently, the price of Champagnes is gratly reduced because of
these-called "price destruction" in Japan.
- Aug. 14,15 Burugone Passetoutgraing, Faveley '92

I like this wine because it's one of rare red wines, for me expecially very hot summer days,
which are good even cooled.
- Aug. 15,16 Chardoneay, Louis Latour '92

This is made by a famous Burgundy merchant and grower at the outside of Burgundy.
- Aug. 17,18 Condorniu, brut clasico

Spanish sparkling wines are called "Cava", everyone is good and more over,less expensive.
- Aug. 18 Le Volte, Vino de tavola di TOSCANA '93

This wine is blanded with Sangiovese which is the main red grape for Chianti and
Cabernet Sauvignon. Rough but fresh.
Aug. 5 -- Aug. 12 '95
I drank them from left to right bottles.
- Aug. 5 Henkell Trocken

German sparking wines are called "Sekt".
- Aug. 6 Montagny, Jpseph Drouhim '90

I felt that I drank a real Burundy the first time in a long time.
1990 was a great vintage year, and the taste is still strong.
- Aug. 5--Aug. 7 Saint Veran, Geroges Duboeuf '94

Saint Veran is my favorite wine. Is this bottle too young to drink ?
Geroges Duboeuf is called the king of Beaujolais,
and is known the man who made the Beaujolais popular in the world.
- Aug. 8 Saint Amour, Geroges Duboeuf '94

Duboeuf again ! Saint Amour is one of 'crus' Beaujolais ('crus' meansthe top class Beaujolais).
"Saint Amour" means the "holy love", a good present for your girl friend or boy friend,
don't you think ?
- Aug. 9--Aug. 12 We had a short trip to Hokkaido.
Wine diary during the trip is comming soon.
- Aug. 12 Gavi, Pio Cesare '94

It's a good light wine and the picture of the label is cool. Good for Summer !
July 29 -- Aug. 4 '95
I drank them from left to rightbottles.
Summer now !! Even my wine selection shifts to my summer style.
- July 29 MARTINI BRUT

Cooled sparkring wines are good for summer. But the Champagnes are the best :-)
- July 30 Savigny Les Beaune, Francois Martenot '92

I felt tannin but not bad. Went well with the Kabayaki (babecued eel).
- July 31,Aug. 1 Ricardelle Chardnnay '92

I found this in an Italian wine corner, and judging from the label picture,
natually I believe this is an Italian wine.
But it turned out a Franch wine (Vin e Pays d'oc) !!
Smooth to drink and the design of the bottle is very interesting. Goodfor a present ??
- Aug. 2,3 Cote de Provence (Red) Gabriel Liogier

July 29 and 30, there was "rue de Marie Claire" fastival in Jiyugaoka where I live.
I bought this bottle at the festival after drinking many glasses at thefestival.
The best wine for summer, I think.
- Aug. 4 Soave classico superiore, ANSELMI '93

One of my favorite wines in those days.

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