WINE REVIEW: Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz 2014

WINE REVIEW: Hentley Farm The Beauty Shiraz 2014

My review: Spicy on the nose. White pepper, liquorice, plum, with a hint of vanilla. It's a Shiraz co-fermented with viognier. Complex and delicate flavors at the same time. Long finish. Absolutely wonderful and superb flavors.

Winery: Hentley Farm

Designation: The Beauty

Region: Barossa Valley

Country: Australia

Grape variety: Australian Shiraz

Vintage: 2014

Robert Parker: 91 pts

Vivino: 4.4

WINE REVIEW: Beaulieu Vineyard 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley

WINE REVIEW: 

Beaulieu Vineyard 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon

 from Napa Valley 

My review: Plum and black cherry. Perfectly balanced salty and sweet, savory with a hint of oak. Pairs perfectly with cured meats like prosciutto and Jamon Serrano. It can also double as a dessert wine coz it does well in cleansing the palate after a meal.

Winery: Beaulieu Vineyard

Designation: Cabernet Sauvignon

Region: Napa Valley 

Country: Australia

Grape variety: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petite Sirah, 2% Cabernet Franc

Vintage: 2017

Wine searcher: 89 pts

Vivino: 4.1

What wine to pair with the Signature Pork Ribs of Blake's Wings and Steaks

WHAT WINE TO PAIR WITH THE SIGNATURE PORK RIBS OF BLAKE'S WINGS AND STEAKS 

Last night's meal was superb! I simply must mention my discovery of the perfect pairing of Blake's Wings and Steaks signature pork ribs with the 2019 La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. 

We know about the congruent and contrasting pairings of wine and food. This is a congruent pairing of flavors. They enhance and amplify each other's flavors. You should try it! 

MY REVIEW OF BLAKE'S SIGNATURE PORK RIBS:

Very tender, juicy and tasty, with a hint of smoke. The flavors are so well balanced, you can't stop eating it. It never overwhelms. The corn and carrot siding is a perfect accompaniment and goes very well with it. 

The small party tray comes with 16 pieces of meaty ribs and could feed 5-8 people.

I ordered it online for delivery and service was very efficient. It arrived on time.

Check out https://order.blakes.ph/products/1-kg-dibs-on-ribs

MY REVIEW OF THE 2019 LA CREMA SONOMA COAST PINOT NOIR:

Minerals, moss and cherry on the nose. A burst of light sweet cherries on the palate. Light and refreshing with a hint of oak. Sweet long finish.

MANILA: My Review of Seda Hotel, Bonifacio Global City

MANILA:

My Review of Seda Hotel, 

Bonifacio Global City

LOCATION: Very good. It's very near good restaurants, shopping malls and offices. Everything you need is walkable from Seda Bonifacio Global City.

SERVICE::Check in was smooth and fast. We requested wine glasses and it arrived immediately. 

ROOM: The standard room was great in terms of cleanliness, spaciousness and amenities. 

However, I suggest that at least 2 bottles of water per person should  be given per day instead of just one. It's inconvenient asking for more everytime. 

The pillows are not that great and needs to be changed. 

There are no hand towels in the toilet. 

But the basic amenities that go with the standard room is sufficient for a comfortable stay. See photos below. 

Food Stalls at the Food Court of Medical City Hospital, Pasig

FOOD STALLS AT THE FOOD COURT OF MEDICAL CITY HOSPITAL, PASIG

THE MEDICAL CITY HOSPITAL, PASIG: My Experience at the Ambulatory Care Center

THE MEDICAL CITY HOSPITAL, PASIG:

My Experience at the Ambulatory Care Center 

I arrived at 640am on a Saturday at the ambulatory care center of Medical City to have my annual blood tests done. My no. was 4033 when I arrived. (the no in the display is 4019). Twenty five minutes later, I was called at the cashier. Twenty minutes after that, I was called for extraction. I was out by 730am. Not bad! I was done in less than an hour.

Note that if you parked your car at the basement parking, they no longer have a cashier at the exit. You need to pay at automated pay stations on designated locations in the hospital before going out the exit.