Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Margaret River, Australia
After berry sorting and cold soak fermentation in open and closed fermenters with pumping over three times daily, mlf in barrel plus 9 months maturation, further barrel selections in French barriques with rackings timed by a lunar calendar. The taming of
Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyard Chardonnay 2023, Margaret River, Australia
Leeuwin Estate is a class act, every facet of its business working with the precision of a Swiss watch. It stands at the very forefront of estate-based, family owned wineries
Bright, aromatic and varietal cut lime, pear and nectarine. Jasmine and frang
Villa Maria Earthgarden Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Marlborough, New Zealand
Organically grown with wildflower gardens between the vineyard rows and regenerative viticulture to keep New Zealand’s soils healthy and ecosystems thriving. EarthGarden Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with flavour as nature intended.
A zesty fruit-driven
Dr. Loosen Ürziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese, Mosel 2021
The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that he had vines in some of Germany’s best-rated vineyards. To maximize the potential of those vines, he dramatically crop size
Dr. Loosen Ürziger Wurzgarten Riesling Kabinett, Mosel 2022
The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that he had vines in some of Germany’s best-rated vineyards. To maximize the potential of those vines, he dramatically crop size
Loosen Bros Dr. L Riesling, Mosel 2023
The Dr. Loosen estate has been in the same family for over 200 years. When Ernst Loosen assumed ownership in 1988, he realized that he had vines in some of Germany’s best-rated vineyards. To maximize the potential of those vines, he dramatically crop size
Buehler Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, California USA
Our Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon grown on our estate hillside vineyards (30%) in conjunction with grapes from other mature, high-quality, low-yielding Napa Valley vineyards located on the valley floor. Comprised of 100
Fattoria La Massa 'La Massa' , 2018 Toscana IGT, Italy
93 points James Suckling
Outer quote mark A plush red with sweet-berry and spice aromas and flavors. Hints of vanilla. Full body. Lush and delicious. Needs a little time to come together, but already very attractive. Inner quote mark (7/2019)
91 poin
Kumeu River Village Chardonnay 2024, New Zealand
This is a wine where we always have a bottle in the fridge. The perfect aperitif Chardonnay, it's a wine that pairs very well with all types of seafood. Fermented 40% in old French oak barriques, and 60% in stainless steel tanks there is very little oak i
Champagne Barons de Rothschild
Champagne Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne N.V., France
The Blanc de Blancs Barons de Rothschild asserts its finesse through its blend of the greatest Chardonnays of Champagne. Chardonnay is the signature of the refined and daring style that distinguishes the de Rothschild family’s passion for this grape varie
Avancia Cuvée De O Godello Old Vines 2021, Godello, Valdeorras, Spain
A much more fruity, simple wine compared to the old vine cuvée, the 2019 Avancia Cuvee De O Godello is nevertheless undeniably delicious as well as impeccably made. Notes of citrus, lime peel, flowers, and mint all give way to a medium-bodied, silky, eleg
Louis Latour Montagny 1er Cru La Grande Roche 2022, Chardonnay, Montagny Premier Cru, Côte Chalonnaise, France
The appellation of Montagny lies approximately 30 kilometres south of Beaune in the rolling folds and hills of the southern part of the Côte Chalonnaise. Montagny is a 100% white wine appellation originating solely from Chardonnay grapes and giving a fres
Mullineux Kloof Street Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
Aromas of sun ripened pears and wet granite and on the palate a vibrant acidity balanced by a soft, round texture and some pithy character with a fresh, mineral finish.
Grape variety: Chenin Blanc
ABV: 13.8%
VOL: 720ml
Mullineux Old Vines White 2021, Chenin Blanc, Clairette, Western Cape, South Africa*
This signature expression of the texture and complexity of the Swartland. A blend of Old Vine Chenin blanc with Mediterranean varieties, in 2020 this leads to a floral fragrant wine, with crushed stones, blanched cinnamon and an enticing nectarine and fl
Lismore The Age of Grace Viognier 2021, Western Cape, South Africa
Viognier, a traditional Rhone varietal is perfectly suited to Lismore’s extreme cool-climate terrior. The vineyard block is dryland farmed on decomposed shale and one of the healthiest and well balanced on the farm. The entire team looks forward to the Vi
Campillo Fermentado en Barrica Blanc 2022, Chardonnay, Viura, Rioja, Spain
View: Clean, bright, yellow color with greenish sparkles.
Nose: The nose is broad, sweet, honeyed notes. The barrel is made present by the aromas of vanilla. In the background a floral bouquet of white flowers is perceived.
Mouth: The palate is roun
Botani Moscatel Old Vines 2023, Muscat of Alexandria, Spain
Botani Blanco is a white wine from D.O. Sierras de Málaga made by Jorge Ordoñez & Co, a winery founded in 2004 by the Ordoñez family and Kracher family, who are the number one producers of sweet wines in Austria.
This wine is a single local variety Mosc
Swartland Winery Cuvée Brut Sparkling, Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
A refreshing sparkling wine with tropical flavours and underlying notes of almonds. Full and not too dry with fresh and crisp acidity.
Grape:Sauvignon Blanc
ABV:13%
VOL:720ml
Maschio dei Cavalieri Prosecco di Treviso, Extra Dry, Glera, Italy
Prosecco DOC Treviso is produced with the grapes from the “historic area” of the Designation, representing the best parts of the vast territory dedicated to the cultivation of Glera grapes.
The winery obtains the sparkling wines directly from the must, s
Louis Latour Ardèche Chardonnay 2022, Burgundy, France
The 2018 Ardeche Chardonnay presents itself with a brilliant straw hue, revealing aromas of green apple that will develop into more honey and almond notes after 2-3 years of aging.
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
ABV: 13%
VOL:750ml
Louis Latour Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru "En Caradeux" 2020, Burgundy, France
Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru "En Caradeux" has a bright pale golden color and an intense nose with floral, vanilla and almond paste notes. The mouth is ample with aromas of fresh almond and linden. A nice length and a mineral finish.
Grape Variety: Char
Hahn Winery Pinot Gris Monterey 2019, California, USA
Beautiful golden color with aromas of pear, citrus, lime, river stones, creamy melon, and grassy minerality. A thick and viscous mouthfeel is accompanied by flavors of tropical fruits, citrus and hints of lemon blossom, finishing with bright acidity.
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Stewart Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Napa Valley, California
This single vineyard wine opens with a fragrant array of boxwoods, nettles, and gooseberries. The palate is textured and anchored with layers of Key lime and grapefruit, leading to a lengthy finish with fresh, balanced acids.
Grape Variety: Sauvignon B
Leyda Sauvignon Blanc Signle Garuma Vineyard 2020, Leyda valley, Chile”
Pale yellow with greenish hues. An elegant, mineral profile with herbaceous and green pepper notes alongside citrus and floral aromas. Long, sharp, and creamy on the mid-palate, this wine finishes with a firm, juicy acidity and herbaceous aftertaste.
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Wine Online Store | Wine Shop Hong Kong - The Bottle Shop
Wine
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.