by james suckling - the nai harn valley colombard 2016 siam winery, thailand, 90 points 1,500 ......
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You’re holding in your hands the first wine list ever curated in its entirety by one of the world’s most acclaimed wine critics, James Suckling, CEO/ Editor JamesSuckling.com.
He has rated more than 200,000 wines in his career and annually reviews more than 7,000 wines from key wine regions in France, Italy, Spain, Argentina, Chile, California, and Germany, even Thailand.
He rates the wines on a 100-point system: 95 points or more, fantastic quality; 90 points or more, outstanding quality, and 85 points or more, very good quality.
All wines featured on this list received a score of a minimum of 90 points and represent a very personal selection of wines that James enjoys drinking on his visits to The Nai Harn.
Instead of using traditional categories for wines in the list, James has organized them by style and usage, whether it’s a fresh and crisp Thai Colombard for the pool or a structured red Bordeaux at dinner.
We hope you enjoy the selection.
Curated by
Frank GrassmannGeneral Manager The Nai Harn
James SucklingCEO/Editor JamesSuckling.com
W I N E L I S T
W I N E S B Y T H E G L A S S
FOLLOWING THE SECOND “BEST ROSÉ FOR THAILAND COMPETITION” WHERE INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED WINE CRITIC JAMES SUCKLING TASTED MORE THAN
80 SAMPLES OF ROSÉ IN BLIND TASTINGS HERE AT THE NAI HARN, GUESTS CAN CHOOSE FROM THE TOP 10 WINES BY THE GLASS AND BY THE BOTTLE:
Château Routas Coteaux Varois en Provence Rosé 2016, 93 points1,800/ 450
Mastroberardino Irpinia Lacrimarosa Rosato 2016, 92 pointsComing soon
Château d'Esclans Côtes de Provence Garrus Rosé 2014, 96 points13,450/ 3,360
Marqués de Cáceres Rioja Rosé 2014, 91 points1,800/ 450
Domaine Houchart Côtes de Provence Rosé 2015, 91 points2,000/ 500
Gérard Bertrand Pays d’Oc Gris Blanc Rosé 2015, 91 pointsComing soon
Château Cavalier Côtes de Provence Rosé 2015, 91 points2,500/ 625
GranMonte Syrah Asoke Valley Sakuna Rosé 2016 (500 ml.), 91 points1,550/ 620
Les Maîtres Vignerons de la Presqu'ile de Saint-Tropez Côtes de Provence Cep d'Or Rosé 2015, 91 points
2,500/ 625
Roubine Côtes de Provence La Vie En Rose 2016, 91 points2,200/ 550
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F R E S H A N D C R I S P : P E R F E C T F O R T H E B E A C H , P O O L O R L I G H T M E A L S
Follador Prosecco Extra Dry Gold Label, Italy, 90 points420
Monsoon Valley Colombard 2016 Siam Winery, Thailand, 90 points420
Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Chile, 90 points490
Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Poggio Argentato, 2016, Italy, 92 points530
MORIZ Pinot Bianco DOC, Cantina Tramin, Alto Adige,2015, Italy, 91 points 590
Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett "Wehlener Sonnenuhr", 2015, Germany, 94 points 690
F R U I T Y , F L A V O R F U L A N D D E L I C I O U S : E X C E L L E N T A L L A R O U N D W I N E S F O R E V E R Y
O C C A S I O N A N D F O O D
Carmenere Haras De Pirque, 2015, Chile, 90 points420
Castello Banfi Toscana Centine, 2014, Italy, 90 points 450
GranMonte, Syrah Heritage, 2014, Thiland, 90 points 520
Champagne Delamotte Brut NVFrance, 91 points
900
S E R I O U S , E V O C A T I V E A N D O P U L E N T : W I N E S T H A T G R A B O U R A T T E N T I O N
A N D S A T I S F Y I N E V E R Y W A YMonsoon Valley Chenin Blanc Late Harvest 2015
Siam Winery, Thailand, 91 points450
USING THE CORAVIN WINE ACCESS SYSTEM*, JAMES HAS SELECTED SOME OF THE FINEST WINES IN THE WORLD TO OFFER BY THE GLASS.
APART FROM THE REGULAR GLASS (150 ML) WE ALSO OFFER A TASTING PORTION OF 75 ML SO YOU CAN TRY EVEN MORE OF THESE AMAZING WINES.
ALL TASTING PORTIONS ARE SERVED IN THE 90+ RANGE OF GLASSWARE DESIGNED SPECIALLY BY JAMES SUCKLING AND MANUFACTURED BY FAMOUS
FRENCH GLASSMAKER LALIQUE.
* T H E C O R A V I N W I N E A C C E S S S Y S T E M U S E S P A T E N T E D T E C H N O L O G Y T O A C C E S S T H E W I N E W I T H O U T P U L L I N G T H E C O R K . A F T E R A C C E S S I N G , T H E R E M A I N I N G W I N E I N T H E B O T T L E C O N T I N U E S T O E V O L V E N A T U R A L L Y A N D C A N B E E N J O Y E D L A T E R S I N C E T H E W I N E W A S N E V E R E X P O S E D T O O X Y G E N .
J A M E S ’ R O C K S T A R W I N E S B Y T H E G L A S S
Riesling Alsace Frédéric Emile 2007 F E Trimbach France, 97 points. Shows the magic of a great mature dry Riesling from France’s great wine region.
Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan Blanc, 2011, 96 points. Clear and vivid with sliced lemons and green apples on the nose. Flows through to a medium to full body, tangy acidity and a long and delicious finish. Give this super white at least two or three years to come together in the bottle.
Roberto Voerzio Barlo Fossati Case Nere Reserve 10 Anni 2006 Italy, 96 points. Aromas of tar and rose petal with dried strawberry and perfumes. Full-bodies, firm and silky with asphalt, spice and berry aftertaste. This has lived 10 years in the cellar and is just now coming around as it comes on the market. Drink or hold.
Château Montrose St-Estèphe 2005 France, 96 points. One of the great classics of Bordeauxfrom a classic vintage just now becoming ready to drink.
Knights Valley Les Pavots 2011 Peter Michael USA, 97 points. Another great California cabernetshowing great finesse and balance. From hillside vineyards assuring fabulous quality.
Barolo Ornato 2010 Pio Cesare, Italy, 96 points. The 2010 vintage is a wonderful onefor Barolo and Pio Cesare’s is superb quality and from a great single vineyard.
150 ml / 1,790 THB75 ml / 895 THB
150 ml / 2,400 THB75 ml / 1,200 THB
150 ml / 1,800 THB75 ml / 900 THB
150 ml / 2,030 THB75 ml / 1,015 THB
150 ml / 2,500 THB75 ml / 1,250 THB
150 ml / 1,990 THB75 ml / 995 THB
S P A R K L I N G W I N E
F R E S H A N D C R I S P : P E R F E C T F O R T H E B E A C H , P O O L
O R L I G H T M E A L S
Follador Prosecco Extra Dry Gold Label, Italy, 90 points 1,700
W H I T E W I N E
Monsoon Valley Colombard 2016 Siam Winery, Thailand, 90 points 1,500
Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Chile, 90 points 2,000
Fattoria Le Pupille Toscana Poggio Argentato, 2016, Italy, 92 points 2,100
MORIZ Pinot Bianco DOC, Cantina Tramin, Alto Adige,2015, Italy, 91 points 2,550
Pieropan Soave Classico Calvarino, Veneto, 2013, Italy, 94 points 2,900
Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett "Wehlener Sonnenuhr", 2015, Germany, 94 points 2,950
Pascal Jolivet Sancerre Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc 2014 18,000France, 93 points, 3,000 ml
R O S É
Monsoon Valley Chenin Blanc Late Harvest 2015Siam Winery, Thailand, 91 points
450
Terre di Talamo Piano Piano Toscana Rosato 2015, Italy, 91 points 620/ 2,450
Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2,5002016, France 92 points
R de Roubine Côtes de Provence Rosé 2015, 4,200France 92 points, 1,500 ml
Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 12,9002013, France 90 points, 3,000 ml
C H A M P A G N E / S P A R K L I N G W I N E
F R U I T Y , F L A V O R F U L A N D D E L I C I O U S : E X C E L L E N T A L L A R O U N D W I N E S F O R E V E R Y
O C C A S I O N A N D F O O D
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve NV 750 ml France, 93 points 3,900
Champagne Delamotte Brut NVFrance, 91 points 3,900
Champagne Jacquesson Cuvée 739 NVFrance, 92 points 4,300
Bruno Paillard Champagne Première Cuvée NV France, 90 points 5,150
Bruno Paillard Champagne Rosé Première Cuvée NVFrance, 95 points 5,800
Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier NVFrance, 92 points 6,500
Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée NVFrance, 92 points 7,450
Louis Roederer Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2008, France94 points 7,550
Champagne Billecart-Salmon Brut Réserve NV France, 7,65093 points, 1,500 ml
Bollinger Champagne Rosé NVFrance, 93 points 9,450
W H I T E W I N E
Monsoon Valley Cuvée de Siam Blanc 2011 Siam Winery, Thailand, 91 points 2,950
Jermann Bianco Venezia-Giulia Vintage Tunina 2014,Italy, 96 points 4,370
Riesling Alsace Frédéric Emile 2007F E Trimbach, France, 97 points 8,950
R E D W I N E
Carmenere Haras De Pirque, 2015, Chile, 90 points1,700
Castello Banfi Toscana Centine, 2013, Italy, 91 points1,800
GranMonte, Syrah Heritage, 2014, Thiland, 90 points2,050
Tohu Rore Reserve Pinot Noir Marlborough, New Zealand,2013 , 92 points
2,500
Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne 2012Italy, 93 points
3,350
Toscana Tenuta di Frescobaldi Castiglioni 2010Marchesi de’Frescobaldi, Italy, 90 points
4,150
Barbaresco 2011Marchesi di Barolo, Italy, 91 points
4,200
Cabernet Sauvignon Puente Alto Marque de Casa Concha 2010
Concha Y Toro, Chile, 91 points4,300
Pinot Noir Martinborough Te Muna Road Vineyard 2012Craggy Range, New Zealand, 90 point
4,300
Bibi Graetz Toscana Soffocone, Italy , 2012, 91 points
4,700
Clos d'Agon Catalunya Tinto, Sapin, 2011, 93 points
5,300
Château d’Armailhac Pauillac 2012France, 92 points
6,500
F R U I T Y , F L A V O R F U L A N D D E L I C I O U S : E X C E L L E N T A L L A R O U N D W I N E S F O R E V E R Y
O C C A S I O N A N D F O O D
Terre di Talamo Piano Piano Toscana Rosato 2015, Italy, 91 points 620/ 2,450
Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 2,5002016, France 92 points
R de Roubine Côtes de Provence Rosé 2015, 4,200France 92 points, 1,500 ml
Château d’Esclans Côtes de Provence Whispering Angel Rosé 12,9002013, France 90 points, 3,000 ml
C H A M P A G N E
S E R I O U S , E V O C A T I V E A N D O P U L E N T : W I N E S T H A T G R A B O U R A T T E N T I O N
A N D S A T I S F Y I N E V E R Y W A Y
Champagne Dom Pérignon 2004Moët & Chandon, France, 96 points 11,720
W H I T E W I N E
Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc Pessac-Léognan 2011 France, 96 points 9,400
D E S S E R T W I N E
Monsoon Valley Chenin Blanc Late Harvest 2015Siam Winery, Thailand, 91 points
1,800
Château Climens Barsac 2011France, 96 points
11,500
R E D W I N E
Damilano Barolo Cannubi 2012Italy, 95 points 4,800
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2011Zenato, Italy, 92 points 5,150
Oreno 2011Tenuta Sette Ponti, Italy, 96 points 5,900
Château du Tertre Margaux 2010France, 92 points 6,500
Echo de Lynch-Bages Pauillac 2010France, 92 points 7,100
Château Canon St.-Emilion 2010France, 93 points 7,700
Château Giscours Margaux 2009France, 95 points 7,700
Toscana Testamatta 2010Bibi Graetz, Italy, 98 points 7,850
Knights Valley Les Pavots 2011Peter Michael, 97 points 9,000
Chateau Calon Segur St. EstepheFrance, 93 points 9,400
Barolo Ornato 2010Pio Cesare, Italy, 96 points 10,150
Château Péby-Faugeres St.-Emilion 2012France, 95 points 10,150
Chateau Trotte Vieille, St. Emilion 2005 France, 95 points 12,200
Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Pessac-Léognan 2010 France, 95 points 12,500
Roberto Voerzio Barlo Fossati Case Nere Reserve 10 Anni 2006 Italy, 96 points 14,500
James Suckling is one of today’s leading wine critics, whose views are read and respected by wine lovers, serious wine collectors, and the international wine trade in general.
He is currently the wine editor for Asia Tatler Magazines and its nine luxury magazines in the region, including Hong Kong Tatler, Shangliu Tatler, Singapore Tatler, and Thailand Tatler.However, most of his time is spent managing his own website, JamesSuckling.com, as well as promoting his 100 Points wine glassware with Lalique, the famous French crystal house. He recently launched a limited edition wine briefcase with Lalique and Salvatore Ferragamo, the famous Italian fashion house.
Suckling spent nearly 30 years as Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief of American magazine The Wine Spectator, and as European Editor of Cigar Aficionado. On his departure from the magazines, Forbes called the Los Angeles-born writer “one of the world’s most powerful wine critics.”
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