Le PETIT Béret Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Wine Alcohol Free
Pale yellow color with delicate bubbles. The nose reveals a floral character, fine notes of fresh fruit, fresh apple, subtle touches of yeast, undergrowth, mushroom, truffle, toast and fresh butter. The palate is charming with freshness and its flavors, b
Le PETIT Béret Profil Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol Free, France
A purple color with black shades, the nose displays intense aromas of black fruits, blackcurrant, bilberries and blackberries, delicate notes of violets and peppers, giving way to elegant touches of wood and vanilla. The mouth offers an ample and volumino
Peller Estates Signature Series Vidal Blanc Ice wine 2018 Niagara Peninsula, Canada
When the temperature dropped to a frigid -10°C, the Vidal grapes for this Icewine were carefully picked by hand from Niagara-on-the-Lake vineyards. The frozen grapes were then pressed to release the treasured drop of pure extract from each grape. A cool f
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV, Champagne, France (No Giftbox)
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
Mirabeau La Folie Sparkling Rose, France
Made in the Prosecco or “Charmat Method” this is a totally captivating and delicious rosé. A gorgeous ballet-pink colour with a delicate effervescent sparkle, the nose offers up a fresh, soft scent of strawberry and raspberry with hints of gooseberry and
Isole e Olena Chianti Classico DOCG 2022, Sangiovese, Tuscany, Italy
This wine offers excellent value and with 160,000 bottles produced, it should be easy to find. The 2014 Chianti Classico is 80% Sangiovese, 15% Canaiolo and 5% Syrah, aged in small and large oak barrels for one year. It offers beautifully polished and fin
Fantinel Tenuta Sant'Helena IGT 2023, Ribolla Gialla, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy
An elegantly subtle, glowing white having a tangy, vibrant mouthfeel. This ancient vine exudes the consistently delightful abundance of its native lands. So abundant that it's the perfect accompaniment to any occasion.
Style: Pinot Grigio
Vol: 750ml
Kendall Jackson, Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, California, U.S"
This Cabernet has distinct flavors of blackberry, blueberry, plus both red and black currants with enticing fragrances of mocha and nutmeg. Subtle notes of chocolate and toasty vanilla add to the richness and length of this bold Cab, and are accompanied b
Ariel Chardonnay 2023, Dealcoholised Wine, California, U.S
Ariel Chardonnay, with its tropical fruit character and subtle oak from barrel aging, has a distinctive combination of buttery apple and butterscotch flavors, combined with a toasty French oak bouquet. This is a dealcoholized wine that will continue to de
Ariel Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 Dealcoholised Wine, California, U.S
Ariel oak-aged Cabernet Sauvignon offers aromas of black currants, cherry, blueberries and chocolate, with soft tannins and a dry finish. Try this with beef, lamb, and other red sauce dishes. Less than 0.5% alcohol by volume / 52 calories per 8 oz. servin
Mirabeau Etoile Rose 2024, Provence, France
A stunning lychee coloured rosé with crystalline nuances, this wine is almost celestially sublime. Delicate aromas of white peach, elegant citrus and the merest hint of fresh pineapple. This thoroughly well crafted wine is appealingly silky and round with
Tenuta di Corte Giacobbe Vigneto Runcata Soave Superiore 2023, Veneto, Italy
Sparkling yellow-gold in the glass with aromas of white fruit, almond, and citrus. Very dry and surprisingly smooth. The harmonious and persistent layers mimicking the aromatics and mingling with chamomile, vanilla, and apricot. A clean vein of minerality
Quinta do Noval Porto Unfiltered Late Bottled Vintage 2016, Portugal
Coming from the great 2011 vintage, this is an impressive wine. It is rich, smooth and generous in the mouth. Dark dried fruits and acidity create a wine that is on the dry side of Ports. The tannins and acidity and the fact the wine is unfiltered mean it
Calmel & Joseph – Villa Blanche Chardonnay 2023, France
*buy 6 get 10% off*
Very bright and clear, pale green-yellow hue. Villa Blanche Chardonnay offer up very expressive aromas, reminiscent of stone fruit such as apricots or peaches, and white flowers, along with a hint of bitter almonds. On the palate, th
Alpha Zeta 'V' Valpolicella 2022, Veneto, Italy
Under the leading New Zealand Winemaker Matt Thomson, Alpha Zeta make a range of quality wines, each true to their regional identity, using only grapes sourced from specially selected vineyards in the hills around Verona. This Valpolicella is typically so
Paco Garcia Seis 2023, Tempranillo, Rioja, Spain
Paco García Seis is a 100% varietal Tempranillo coming from vines that grow in clayey-limestone soils at an altitude of 510 metres above sea level. Handpicked and carefully selected, the Tempranillo grapes that make Paco García Seis 2015 were meticulously
Parker Coonawarra Estate, Coonawarra Chardonnay 2023, Australia
Colour: Pale straw with light green hues
Aroma: Elegant and perfumed, with vibrant notes of white nectarine and peach. A subtle hint of toasted brioche in the background.
Palate: Well-structured and concentrated palate showing bright stone-fruit no
Fairview, Chardonnay 2019 Paarl, South Africa
The grapes were harvested at an average of 24 degrees balling. 60% of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks (unwooded) and 40% was fermented in French oak barrels (20% new barrels). The wine was left on the lees for five months before blending a
Fairview Darling Chenin Blanc 2020, Paarl, South Africa
The grapes were picked by hand very early in the morning, which allowed for the grapes to be delivered cold to the cellar, where they were destalked and gently pressed. The free-run juice settled for two days before the clear juice was racked off for fer
Kendall Jackson, Grand Reserve Chardonnay 2023, California, U.S
Lush tropical fruit intertwines with lemon, lime and floral notes. Elegantly layered, this Grand Reserve Chardonnay exhibits a rich texture and firm backbone with a hint of vanilla and spice to round out the long finish.
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2
Josef Chromy Pinot Gris 2024, Tasmania, Australia
Fresh, zesty flavours of ripe apricot, pear and subtle hints of ginger. These grapes are harvested quite ripe in order to gain rich flavours and texture. The palate is generous and full with the rich weight and texture beautifully balanced by a lingering
Josef Chromy Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Tasmania, Australia
Pale straw with light green hues. Lifted elder flower, gooseberry and passionfruit aromas with subtle notes of white flowers and melon.Intense tropical fruits of guava and melon provide a juicy full mid-palate. Subtle herbaceous notes combine with lemon-
Baron Philippe de Rothschild - Baronne Charlotte 2017, Graves Blanc, Graves, Bordeaux, France
The Baronne Charlotte Graves blanc by Baron Philippe de Rothschild shines in the glass with a shimmering light gold. A rich bouquet with prominent aromas of full-bodied exotic fruits, as well as yellow stone fruits, opens on the nose. On the palate, this
Maison Nicolas Perrin Cote-Rotie 2017, Syrah, Northern Rhone, France*
Fresh, lively, medium bodied, with bright red fruits with a hint of floral aromatics. The wine is elegant, bright and crisp with a sweet, black raspberry finish. The wine was made from a blend of 96% Syrah and 4% Vioginer and aged in mostly used French oa
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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.