Tenuta Carlin de Paolo Moscato d'Asti 2023, Sparkling, Italy
Production zone: Piedmont Region, Province of Asti and Cuneo
Climate: Mediterranean, characterized by harsh winters with temperatures reaching -15°C, and hot and humid summers with temperatures reaching 35° C
Soil: clayey and calcareous
Altitude: 150 –
Al-Cantara Occhi di Ciumi Etna Bianco DOC 2021, Carricante, Grecanico, Etna Sicily, Italy
Occhi di Ciumi is a white Etna DOC produced from grapes of Carricante and Grecanico. The wine is brilliant, clear straw yellow and the nose feels the aromatic complexity that sets this wine apart, with notes of intense floral and tropical fruit. In the mo
Icardi Moscato D'Asti La Collina Dei Fiori DOCG 2023, Piedmont, Italy (Organic)
Pleasantly sweet, delicately sparkling and low in alcohol. Its fine bubbles make it fresh in taste. Its rose scent is beguiling. Serve the Moscato chilled as a stimulating aperitif, with cakes or desserts, or your favorite spicy dishes.
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Smallfry Barossa Shiraz 2017, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Made from fruit sourced from the Vine Vale subregion of the Barossa Valley. This wine reflects the characters of the Solodized Solodnetz soil series in which it was grown. An elegant, spicy nose with developed, ripe, juniper berry characters and firm grai
Unico Zelo Sea Foam 2023, Fiano, Riverland, South Australia
For as long as we can remember, we have been asked: "when are you guys going to make a Pet-Nat?" To be honest, we had - with quite extreme results - and we've been a little bit scarred from the experience. But after 9 years, like a phoenix that rises from
Tio Pepe Fino, Palomino Muy Seco 5 Years NV Sherry, Jerez, Spain
The world’s best-selling Fino Sherry.
Due to the fact the flor protects Tio Pepe from oxygen it has been able to maintain a pale golden yellow color. On the nose sharp yet elegant aromas of the yeast from the flor balanced with toasted almond notes typ
Henri Bourgeois "En Travertin" 2022, Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly Fume AOC, Loire Valley, France
This Pouilly-Fumé comes from the chalky-clay hills of Saint-Andelain, peak of the appellation where winegrowing dates back to the roman era. It’s terroir made of hard calcareous rock gives Pouilly Fumé its minerality, finesse, its rather fresh and lively
Henri Bourgeois "Les Baronnes" 2022, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
“Les Baronnes” is typical of the Sancerre appellation and the Domaine Henri Bourgeois style. Subtle yet powerful, its persistence and harmony find their origin in the exposition and quality of the terroir. Crispy, and fruity this wine has some lime, apple
Domaine Paul Blanck Riesling, Alsace, France
Color: bright white.
Nose of elderflower and apple granny-smith.
Beautiful texture and beautiful structure, finely spritzy, that makes you salivate.
Finale of stone fruit, citrus zest of oranges almost spicy.
Grape Varietal: Riesling
ABV: 12.5%
Domaine Paul Blanck Pinot Gris 2020, Alsace, France
The wine is delightful to look at, with a pale golden yellow hue. Beautifully limpid. Luminous flashes, a twinkling, of pale straw gold. A gentle nose, giving off a subtle aromatic mix of fruit flesh (peaches, nectarines) and cereal grain. The attack is b
Taylorʼs Late Bottled Vintage Port
Late Bottled Vintage, or LBV, is the most popular premium Port style in both England and Canada, representing one in five purchases of Port in the UK and over a quarter of all Port enjoyed by Canadians.
Vintage Port and LBV both present a selection of
Ruinart Rose Champagne N.V., France
The history of Ruinart rosé, the very first rosé champagne to make its appearance, dates back to the 18th century. While Ruinart rosé champagne first appeared over 250 years ago, its excellent quality remains the essential feature of the production of thi
Dow’s Port Late Bottled Vintage 2018, Portugal (375ml)
Dow’s LBV is full-bodied, rich but perfectly balanced with soft peppery tannins and with a fine acidity that ensure perfect balance on the palate. The classic Dow’s dry finish is always present in the house’s LBV; it is one of the finest LBV Ports availab
Frederiksdal Reserve Cherry Wine, Denmark
Wine from best oak casks, matured for minimum 30 months. The wine is partly fortified with our own cherry distillate which brings in the subtle aromas of the wild cherry and wild raspberry to balance the flavour. The wine has a complexity and finesse to
Frederiksdal Late Bottled Cherry Wine, Denmark
A rich wine full of sweetness, a part of it matured for 18 months in oak casks. The perfect match for rice pudding or a chocolate dessert, figs and plums.
‘Late Bottled’ is produced from Stevns sour cherries grown and harvested in our own orchards – pr
Zaccagnini Pecorino DOC 2023, Abruzzo, Italy
The wine has a bright yellow colour with greenish reflections. A citrusy, aromatic, very pleasant bouquet, highlighting the grapefruit notes. On the palate it is balanced, persistent and very fresh due to the consistent acidic structure of the grape var
Zaccagnini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo DOC 2022, Abruzzo, Italy
Intense ruby red with purplish reflections; intense nose, characteristic of the primary aromas of the grape variety; a fruity element, robust and full-bodied, well-balanced with its tannins.
Grape Varietal: Montepulciano
ABV: 12.5%
Vol: 750ml
Andre Clouet Silver Brut NV Champagne Magnum 1500ml
The NV Brut Nature Silver is naturally a very focused, driven wine given the no-dosage style. This shows wonderful nuance and depth all the way through to the long finish, with bright aromas and flavors but less of the toastiness than some of the hous
Moet & Chandon Ice Impérial, Champagne, France
Ice Impérial, the first and only champagne especially created to be enjoyed over ice. A new champagne experience combining fun, fresh and free sensations while remaining true to the Moët & Chandon style, a style distinguished by its bright fruitiness, its
Le PETIT Béret Rose Sparkling Wine, France Alcohol Free
A pink color, with fine persistent bubbles, the nose has aromas of ripe fruit, cherry and raspberry, fine hints of brioche bread, fresh butter, delicate notes of yeast, and forest earth.
ABV: 0.0%
Vol: 750ml
Andre Clouet Grande Reserve NV, Champagne, France (375ml)’
The estate of André Clouet lies in the heart of Grand Cru Pinot Noir country in the little town of Bouzy. The estate is run by Jean-François Clouet, a long-standing friend of The Vintner, whose champagnes are outstanding. Jean-Francois owns 8 hectares of
Le PETIT Béret Chardonnay Alcohol Free, France
The alcohol-free chardonnay taste.
The innovative production process produces an entirely organic composition.
A brand new product from the Chardonnay grape variety suitable for pregnant women, athletes, diabetics or simply those who wish to reduce thei
Torbreck Steading Blanc 2023, Marsanne, Roussanne, Viognier, Barossa Valley, Australia
Fragrant aromas of acacia flowers, roasted nuts and buttered citrus are neatly balanced with underlying hints of bees wax, minerals, chalk and fino. The ripe, fleshy barrel fermented Viognier and Marsanne gives the palate extraordinary richness.
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Francois Thienpont Les Chenes de Macquin Saint-Emilion 2019, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet, Bordeaux, France
All the art of the vintner, in this exceptional cru, is put towards taming the natural power of the terroir and find inside the elegance. Les Chênes des Macquin, Chateau Pavie Macquin’s second wine share the same view of viticulture, take advantage of the
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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.