Cebu Philippines 2012

This years adventure begins Friday February 10 with a flight on Korean Airlines from San Francisco to Seoul Korea to Cebu Philippines. We left our home at 7:30 AM Friday. It is now 7:30 PM Saturday. We have one more leg to reach Cebu.

I am traveling with Sally Kamal, a resident from UC Davis. We have been eating Korean food like Bim him bap.While at the airport we sported some traditional Korean attire.

This years team features three surgeons from UC Davis, two surgeons from U of Utah, one surgeon from Loma Linda University and one from Kaiser San Diego.

Pinotfile: Small Sips of Pinot

Pinot File By William “Rusty” GaffneyM.D., A.K.A. The Prince of Pinot

2007 Senders Wines Las Brisas Vineyard Reserve Carneros Pinot Noir

14.7% alc.. · Enticing aromas of ripe dark stone fruits with hints of oak toast, smoke and violets. Flavorful essence of fresh picked dark cherries and berries accented by a subtle grilled note. The tannins and acidity are more harmonious compared to the regular bottling and the silky smooth mouth feel is a come on. Veers to the edge of being over ripe, but falls short. The fruit really makes a statement. Very good.

2007 Senders Wines Las Brisas Vineyard Carneros Pinot Noir

14.3% alc., $30. · Lively aromas of black cherries and raspberries grab your attention over time in the glass, backed by a vegetal green bean note. Dark red fruited including currants and roasted plums fan out nicely on the palate with a refreshing lift of acidity on the back end. Good.