LeDomduVin: While in Phuket

Yves Sauboua with a bottle of Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Vineyard Semillon - Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Australia

While in Phuket 

I couldn't visit Phuket with my kids without stopping by my friend @yvessauboua's wine boutique. 

So that's what we did on our last day. We spent a few hours with him, his wife, and his friends on the terrace of his boutique, right before heading to the airport to go back to Hong Kong. 

Yves welcomed us warmly. It was good to see him and catch up. He opened some nice wines (with some charcuteries), including Moss Wood (@mosswood) Ribbon Vale Vineyard Semillon - Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Australia 2018. 

Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Vineyard Semillon - Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Australia 2018

A blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, the 2018 Moss Wood Ribbon Vale Vineyard is a delightful, crisp, zesty, and lively white wine. The fermentation in barrels adds a subtle, barely perceptible oaky touch. The palate is dry and crisp with bright citrus and herbal aromas, expanding pleasantly in the mid-palate and leading to a rich, dry, and satisfying, long-lasting finish. Although some prefer it young, I'm in the camp of those who recommend aging it for at least 5 years for softening and development, giving it more depth. This one was 7 years old already and was still vibrant, rich, balanced, and fresh, tasting as if it were a more recent vintage. Loved it.   

I recommend pairing it with seafood like oysters and shellfish. Since we were in Thailand, I definitely would have considered drinking it with some steamed crab with lemongrass or a fish curry if given the chance. Maybe next time! 😋😁👍🍷 (...shame there is no white wine emoji!!!)

And, of course, we smoked a cigar. I had a "Confidenciaal" (@confidenciaal_cigars, a private brand of @eric.piras, also available at @bertie.hk ). Very nice smoke, quite full, rich, earthy, and flavorful, yet fairly easy to smoke due to its excellent draw.  

It was a very pleasurable experience, pleasant and easy, simple and joyful. I like this kind of moment. It made for a great memory as our last activity in Phuket. 

Thank you, Yves, for welcoming us and also for your energy, happiness, and generosity. It was much appreciated. 🙏😁👍🍷

Yves has a great selection of wines and spirits, so if you search for great wines in Phuket, pay him a visit at Wine2 by Yves (Wine Square by Yves). He surely has what you're looking for. 

See you in Hong Kong, Phuket, or elsewhere. 

Cheers! Santé! 

Dom 

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