Bodegas Tobia 'Oscar Tobia' Gran Reserva 2016, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
This Gran Reserva is aged for 5 years giving it a full body structure, with notes of black fruits, chocolate, star anise, vanilla and coffee. The wine comprises of 90% Tempranillo and 10% Graciano and pairs well with steak, cured cheese and pasta dishes.
Cantine Astroni Colle Imperatrice Falanghina, Campi Flegrei, Campania, Italy
Notes: Intense, fine and complex on the nose, it presents floral scents and fruity notes. Dry on the palate, with a refreshing acid-salty progression and good gustatory persistence.
Vinification & Aging: The harvest is between the end of September and
Josmeyer Kamikaze 2023, Pinot Gris, Orange Wine, Alsace, France'
A super rare skin contact Pinot Gris from one of our favorite Alsace producers. Wild aromatics, burnt orange rind, spice, dried apricots and herbs.
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Gris
ABV: 12.5%
Vol: 750ml
Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023, South Australia
Bin 389 was often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’, in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds
Chateau Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes Blanc Sec 2022, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux, France
The 2022 Grand Vin Blanc Sec Vieilles Vignes is laced with hints of lemon confit, marzipan, ginger, white flowers and white pepper. The 2022 is quite reticent today, which is probably a good sign for its aging prospects. The 2022 has a phenolic-like quali
Château Lynch-Bages Blanc de Lynch-Bages 2023, Sauvignon Blanc, France
A vibrant, fruit-forward red with cassis, black cherry, and cedar notes. Medium-bodied, polished tannins, and a fresh finish. Approachable early.
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle
Vol: 750ml
ABV: 13%
Chateau Haut-Brion Le Clarence de Haut-Brion 2nd Wine 2018, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Pessac-Leognan, France
Deep garnet-purple colored, it jumps up out of the glass with exuberant notes of black cherry compote, baked plums and blackberry pie, plus hints of star anise, underbrush and charcoal. The medium to full-bodied palate has impressive freshness with finely
Chateau Beychevelle 4eme Cru Classe 2019, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Saint-Julien, France
With no less than 70 hectares in the famous Saint-Julien appellation (Médoc), Château Beychevelle has become a must-have. The blend is made up largely of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a bit of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot to round it off. A rigor
Mythic Mountain Malbec 2020, D.O. Mendoza, Argentina
Mythic Mountain Malbec 2020 is a 100% Malbec from Mendoza, Argentina, with 13.9% ABV, noted for its rich, ripe black fruit aromas (blackberries, black cherries) and hints of vanilla. It offers a full-bodied, well-balanced palate with soft, velvety tannins
Tenuta La Fuga Brunello D.O.C.G. 2019, Brunello di Montalcino, Italy
A complex and captivating bouquet, revealing ripe red and black berries, orange peel, delicate floral notes, cedar, walnut, and hints of wet leaves that evoke its distinctive terroir. On the palate, it is full-bodied and well-structured, with firm yet vel
Epicuro Nero d’Avola D.O.C., 2023, Siciliane Italy
100% Nero d’Avola; The aroma unveils rich red berries, cherries, and subtle spiced notes, complemented by hints of licorice and oak.
The palate is medium-bodied with vibrant dark fruit flavours framed by soft, rounded tannins and a creamy texture. It f
Sohomare "Return of Grey-faced Buzzard" Junmai Ginjo Sake 惣譽鷹鄉純米吟釀 720ml
The town's sake "Sashiba's Homecoming Junmai Ginjo" made from Ichikai's sake brewery is made from Ichikai's rice, using five million koku of sake brewing rice made in Ichigai-cho, and brewed by a special sake brewery that has been brewing sake for 150 yea
Louis Latour Mâcon-Lugny Les Genièvres 2023, Burgunday, France
The village of Lugny is located high up in the southern part of the Mâcon region. It has a great reputation for its white wines, which have made Mâcon famous. It is well known that the village of Lugny, with its limestone soils and warm climate, produces
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV, Champagne, France (Magnum 1500ml No Gift Box)
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label manages to reconcile two opposing factors - strength and silkiness - and to hold them in perfect balance with aromatic intensity and a lot of freshness. This consistent power to please makes it ideal as an aperitif, and perfect
Nito & Fruit Mix Sake Liqueur 二兎與綜合果酒 720ml
A blended fruit liquor based on Nito crafted with banana, mango, apple, pineapple, orange, and milk. This liquor carries a nostalgic mixed fruit flavor that evokes childhood memories, with banana as the main ingredient, harmonizing various sweet and sour
Chateau Talbot Saint Julien 4eme Cru Classe 2018, St Julien, France
This Talbot is well defined and focused on the nose, offering blackberry, bilberry and cedar scents and an attractive floral component that becomes more evident with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied and cohesive, with supple tannins, a fine bead of a
Donkey & Goat Twinkle Mourvedre 2024, California, USA
This wine boasts a stunning deep ruby red colour and an intriguing bouquet of funky aromas featuring bright raspberry and young cherry, enhanced by earthy notes, hints of leather, and delicate floral touches. On the palate, it reveals a perfect balance of
Borgo 105 Vermentino 2024, Toscana, Italy
This wine delights with bright aromas of honey, floral notes, and tropical pineapple, alongside zesty citrus and green apple. Its refreshing acidity balances flavours of stone fruits and ripe melon, all wrapped in a light body with a clean, mineral finish
Donkey & Goat Falanghina 2023, San Benito, California, USA
This wine captivates the senses with its crisp acidity, harmonising vibrant flavours of tropical fruits, tangerine, and bitter orange, while inviting you to explore intriguing herbal and savoury notes. Enriched by hints of vanilla oak and a playful touch
La Grange Tiphaine "Les Grenouilleres" Chenin Blanc 2022, Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC, Loire Valley, France
La Grange Tiphaine "Les Grenouillères" Blanc 2022 is an off-dry, easy-drinking wine that captures the essence of the Loire Valley. With a bright pale yellow hue, it features yeasty aromas alongside honey, citrus, and floral notes. The palate presents frui
La Grange Tiphaine "Nouveau Nez" Blanc 2022 Pet Nat, Chenin Blanc, Montlouis-sur-Loire AOC, Loire Valley, France
This wine features inviting bready aromas alongside notes of yeastiness, apple, citrus, and lemon pith. Smooth with medium-plus acidity, this easy-drinking wine is perfect for pairing with seafood, light salads, and creamy cheeses.
Grape Varieties: Ch
Motosaka Shuzo Orange Bear Sake Liqueur
In Mihama Town, located in the southern part of Mie Prefecture, there is a sake brewery that connects to the "Kumano Kodo," a part of which has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. The juicy and sweet Kumano mikan, nurtured by the warm climate of
Louis Jadot Mâcon-Villages Blanc 2023, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France
The wines are made with 100% of Chardonnay grapes aged in stainless steel vats. The Domaine is located near Viré and Lugny, two of the famous villages of the Mâconnais. The vineyard of the Domaine are located on nice slopes looking upon the river « Saône
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Our love affair with wine in Hong Kong has never faded. Today wines are as popular as they were, and drinkers are only getting more discernible as better wines enter the market. Most drinkers still prefer to enter a physical wine store, but more and more people are buying wine online. The Bottle Shop works with many suppliers of wine in Hong Kong, we also import wines directly from various wine making countries. Our aim is to curate the most beloved wine list suitable for dynamic drinkers who wish to explore new palates and characters.
Our award-winning wine shop is located in Sai Kung, and we serve a wide range of wine lovers from local residence to day visitors. We also serve wine online for drinkers throughout Hong Kong. Whilst most wine shops online encourage bulk purchases for a quick turnover, we encourage our customers to try a wide variety of wines with 10% discount for any six or more bottles of wines, including sakes.
What's this about old world wines vs new world wines?
There is no shortage of opinions on new world vs old world wines. However, the most obvious difference is that old world wine regions tend to have classifications to regulate how wine is made, and where they can denote their appellation. Two of the most famous examples are France's Appellation d’origine controlee (AOC) scheme, and Italy's denominazione di origine controllata (DOC) system, introduced in 1963. For some classifications, not only do the wines have to meet production method and area specificities, they also have to pass flavour and character tests. Some notable Geographic Indication or Origins include Indication Géographique Protégée (IGP), Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT), Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG), Denominacion de Origen Calificada (DOCa), Vino de la Tierra (VdIT), Denominacion de Origen (DO), Qualitatswein (from 13 wine regions), Pradikatswein (Ripeness level), and so on.
Our wine online shop would like to advise that these classifications in the "old world", in countries like France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, can mean quality guarantee on the one hand, but on the other it also means limitations on innovation. Whereas in countries where no such classifications exist, wine makers are more willing to experiment, resulting in a more diverse range of characters in wine.
What's the most popular wine in Hong Kong?
Bordeaux is the most popular wine in Hong Kong, making up a quarter of the value of all imported wines. In fact, as of 2017, whilst the average price of an exported bottle from Bordeaux wine is 7 euros, Hong Kong pays an average bottle of 32 euros (HK$290), the highest in the world. There's an additional factor that goes into this statistic, Hong Kong’s early wine adopters in the 1990s were the middle-income earners, 30 years on they’re still loyal drinkers of Bordeaux wines, maintaining their consumption levels. Furthermore, this demographic group overwhelmingly prefers red wines over white wines, which is also reflected in wine online sales too.
As more and more young demographic groups begin their wine journey, they also come with more education on wines, hence they’re much more discernible when it comes to which wines to choose for different contexts and occasions, such as wines for beach parties, wine pairing with certain cuisines, and so on. Our wine store is therefore tailored towards a much more diverse range of drinkers, and our team is keen to recommend new wines or grape varietals that our customers are yet exposed to. We believe the best wines are those that fit particular occasions, food, climate, place; and it’s our job to make sure our customers walk out of our wine shop with the best product for them.
Any wine tips or recommendations?
Have you ever been in a wine store and found yourself lost? There are bottles everywhere but the old-world wines, like French or Italians, don’t tell you what grape variety the bottle houses? This is common because countries with a rich wine tradition tend to have designated grape varietals to particular regions. For example, if you pick up a bottle of burgundy at a wine shop, it is most likely to be a Chardonnay if it’s a white wine, and a Pinot Noir or Gamay if it’s a red. It is very unlikely to be anything else. Whereas in the newer wine regions like New Zealand, Australia, or America, the grape varietals found in these countries are more diverse.
We actually think it’s best to have a little fundamental knowledge when it comes to navigating any wine shops, whether it’s for wine online, or a physical wine store. Below are some common associations between grape varietals and regions.
- Chardonnay: France Burgundy, America California, New Zealand Marlborough, Australia, South America including Chile and Argentina.
- Sauvignon Blanc: France Bordeaux, France Loire Valley, New Zealand, South Australia, Chile, and South Africa.
- Riesling: Germany Mosel, Germany Rheingau, Germany Pfalz, France Alsace, South Australia, Austria.
- Pinot Grigio: Throughout Italy, France Alsace
- Pinot Noir: France Burgundy, Germany, America California, New Zealand Marlborough, New Zealand Central Otago, Australia Victoria
- Shiraz: France Rhône, South Australia
- Cabernet Sauvignon: France Bordeaux Left Bank, South Australia, Western Australia, New Zealand Hawkes Bay, America California, America Washing State
If you're buying wines online, most wine stores explicitly state a wine’s “specifications”, including winery, production region, grape varietal, vintage, brief description, and even tasting notes. If you’re buying from a physical wine shop, even if you know what you’re looking for, it doesn’t hurt to ask for recommendations.
Why we’re voted as one of the best shops for wines in Hong Kong
We think we have a pretty simple job. Our wine shop only sells products we actually enjoy, and are value for money. As a boutique wine store, we try to house all the important categories of wines, and varietals, to ensure we accommodate all our customers. Our wine online orders are delivered the next day if the order is placed before 3pm. We secure the parcels with environmentally friendly packaging like cardboards to ensure the wines are secured and protected. Unlike many other wine stores, we don’t use plastics as the main packaging. If you ever find plastics in our parcels, they are all salvaged and reused. During storage and delivery, we ensure the wines are at optimum temperature of 20 degrees Celsius and below, or delivered cold at 4 degrees C. If you’re unsure about which wine online products are right for you, or need recommendations, let us know via email or phone, we can walk you through the selection, and delivery process.