Lustau "Don Nuno" Sherry, Dry Oloroso, Solera Reserva, Spain'
Bodegas Emilio Lustau was established in 1896 and was initially a small family concern until the founder`s son-in-law placed it on a business footing. The firm is perhaps best known as pioneering the Almacenista system, whereby individual dry Sherries are
II Poggione Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2017, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
Brunello is the prince of Montalcino wines, produced exclusively from Sangiovese grapes picked by hand from the oldest vines in the farm.
After a careful fermentation at controlled temperature, Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino is aged in French
Billaud Simon Chablis 2022, Burgundy, France
Beautiful yellow colour with pale green reflections. The nose is alluring with a distinctive Chablis style of vine peaches, banana, citrus and a touch of brioche. The palate is well-balanced between richness, freshness and elegance. The rich and supple te
Prinz Von Hessen Johannisberger Klaus Riesling Auslese 2009, Rheingau, Germany 375ml
Based in Johannisberg in the Rheingau, the winery ranks amongst Germany’s finest Riesling producers. Numerous accolades, national and international, reflect the extraordinarily high quality of the wines. The Riesling vines are cultivated on the top sites
Prinz Von Hessen "Dachsfilet" 2022, Riesling Trocken, Rheinhessen Germany
The Dachsfilet is a Riesling with a pale yellow colour and light green reflexes. The smell emerges mature fruit notes from black currant, gooseberry and a little peach. The taste combines within a tight structure gentle spice and matured peach notes. This
Louis Latour Macon-Villages “Chameroy” 2022, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France
Maison Louis Latour, in keeping with its traditional preoccupation with quality, purchases grapes from competent growers with holdings in the most esteemed vineyards in the Mâcon-Villages zone. The wine is bottled during the following Spring at the 'Clos
Louis Latour Bourgogne Aligote 2021, Burgundy, France
The Aligoté is the traditional white grape of Burgundy. It gained historical note in the 1940s when the then Mayor of Dijon, Canon Felix Kir, expressed such a liking for Aligoté mixed with a measure of crème de cassis that it was named after him.
A pal
Louis Latour Santenay 2020, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Aromas of buttered apples, lime zest, pastry cream and subtle hazelnut introduce Latour's 2016 Santenay Village Blanc, a medium-bodied white with tangy acids, good concentration and impressive structural tension that concludes with a saline finish.
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Larry Cherubino Pedestal, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Margaret River, Australia"
A leafy, herbal, lavender aroma coupled with the spiciness from the oak, straw and cut-grass from the Sauvignon Blanc balance this wine beautifully. The palate is soft and plush, with long acidity and a strong finish.
Grape Varietal: Semillon, Sauvigno
Sabine Godme Brut Reserve Premier Cru NV, Champagne, France
The Champagne house of Godme was established in 1930 by Michele and Bertrand Godme. Sabine and her brother Hugues divided the 11 hectare estate in equal parts. Today Sabine Godme and her husband Jean Marie Guillaume represent the 4th generation. All the v
Unico Zelo Unico Yuzu Sweet Vermouth 2019*
We crafted this esoteric little number for Fun & for Love. We love fine Adelaide Hills Nebbiolo, we love Yuzu - the most amazing little asiatic citrus we've encountered throughout our exploration of exotic flavours, we love Vermouth and we love native Aus
Fairview Shiraz 2012, Paarl, South Africa*
Shiraz is sourced from a number of sites. Some of the fruit is grown at Fairview on the south western slopes of Paarl Mountain. The Fairview Shiraz vineyards are primarily on decomposed granite soils and have drip irrigation. The other components of the b
Prinz Von Hessen Riesling Trocken Hessenstein 2023, Rheingau, Germany
A refreshing, dry Riesling. Notes of tangy citrus fruit, crisp green apple and red vineyard peaches shine through in its bouquet. On the palate, this Riesling is well balanced and harmonious. Simply, an enjoyable, versatile wine ideally suited to top off
Prinz von Hessen Royal Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2022, Rheingau, Germany
A by-the-book, character-true interpretation of Rheingau Riesling and the quality level Kabinett. This year’s “KABINETT ROYAL” is as rich as ever. Just the right thing with the acidity in the 2017 vintage being particularly well-integrated. This is a stra
Millton Crazy by Nature Organic Cosmo Red 2020, Malbec, Syrah, Viognier, Gisborne, New Zealand
James Millton has crafted this unique blend of red wine for the enjoyment of many people. A marriage of Malbec and Syrah with a a splash of Viognier. Dark and brooding with lifted spice, tingling aromas quite unique to this wine and its own natural surrou
David & Nadia Aristargos 2023, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Chairette Blanche, Swartland, South Africa'
A blend of 58% Chenin Blanc, 14% Viognier, 13% Clairette Blanche, 7% Semillon, 5% Roussanne and 3% Marsanne. Complex nose with greengage, lactic yellow fruits, pineapple, crushed gravel, fynbos, granite and crunchy green pear nuances. Harmonious and fabul
Millton Te Arai Vineyard Organic Chenin Blanc 2021, Gisborne, New Zealand
Over the years our determination to produce one of the world’s best wines from this variety is a seasonal challenge and a bottled fantasy. In 2017 we did four selections from the vineyard of hand harvested the grapes. On the crush pad the stems are discar
Millton Crazy by Nature Sirius White 2020, Chardonnay, Viognier, Marsanne, Gisbourne, New Zealand
A bright star indeed, Sirius White from the famed organic vineyards of Millton in Gisborne is a delicious yet
somewhat enigmatic blend of Chardonnay, Viognier and Marsanne. Full of lusciously ripe stonefruit character it is
lifted by the floral notes of
Altos Las Hormigas Malbec Reserve 2021, Mendoza, Argentina
Spice, white and pink pepper, violets, graphite and pencil shavings with red fruit, wild berries, and underbrush characterize this Malbec Reserve 2017. Complex, long, and multilayered, it is a wine difficult to define as it keeps changing and evolving in
Radford Dale The Antidote Gamay Noir 2018, Stellenbosch, South Africa
A wine that shifts the paradigm in terms of depth and intensity in relation to weight and extraction while remaining completely refreshing. Full and generous bouquet, lots of lush plum and raspberry and complex aromas of spice and herbs. Plush fruit inten
Millton Riverpoint Viognier 2020, Gisbourne, New Zealand
A haunting wine with bristling delicacy, buoyed by a noted mineral edge. Poached pear and warm croissant give a spiced and sappy appeal. The salinity sings the proximity of the vineyard to its maritime environment. We consider the aromatic delight of Viog
Ruinart Blanc de Blanc Champagne N.V., France (with second skin)
A perfect champagne for aperitifs, particularly in spring and summer.
It is an excellent complement to seafood and shellfish; perfect with a sea bass or bream tartare. It would also be very good with seared sole.
The blend is 100% Chardonnay from vari
Krug Grand Cuvee Edition Champagne, France (Gift Box)
As you taste it, notes of toasted bread, hazelnut, nougat, barley sugar and jellied fruits may take you by surprise. You may even taste hints of apples still on the tree, flowers in bloom, ripe and dried fruit, almonds, marzipan, gingerbread, sweet spices
Martin Codax Albarino 2023, Rias Baixas, Spain
Martín Códax Albariño is a white wine from the D.O Rías Baixas produced by the winery Martín Códax. This wine is a monovarietal of the grape Albariño.
The harvest is realised following traditional methods and produced by a rigorous and careful process to
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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.