This sake is aged for 3 years in the special snow house made by brewery, giving the sake a soft and mellow texture and a gradual expand of rice umami.
Rice Polishing Ratio: 50%
Vol: 720ml
Opaque purple in color, smoky and minerally on the nose. Well coated tannins integrate on the palate with black currant and plum fruit. Finishes with notes of eucalyptus and mint.
Variety: Petite Syrah
ABV: 13.8%
Vol: 750ml
The sky has no limit! Pommery Royal Blue Sky Champagne is the latest creation by Pommery. The fruit of a new Experience Pommery, a traditional champagne-based assemblage, where pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay, blended with the sugar, open up towa
The village of Santenay is located in the southern part of the Côte de Beaune, just after Chassagne Montrachet. The Clos de Malte is a 7 ha "Monopole" (Louis Jadot is the sole owner) situated on the "climat" Sous la Fée at the foot of the Montagne des Tro
There is no reason for us to craft sake unless it’s super delicious.”, this is the Dassai way. Using Yamada-Nishiki rice polished down to 45%, this specific sake deliver fruit aromatics and delicate sweetness.
Yamada-Nishiki rice, polished down to 45%
It has so much personality, showing grilled apricots and concentrated, rich citrus, green apple with rosemary and sage edging, grapefruit, and a mineral lick on the finish. The acidity gives persistency and lift, but it feels tame and under control.
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Colour: Brilliant, this wine showcases a beautiful ruby colour.
Nose: Fine and elegant, the nose combines fruity fragrances (redcurrants, raspberries) with notes of brioche and violet.
Palate: A juicy and fruity attack gives way to a palate with fine, c
The Grand Brut Ultradition is a subtle blending of three Champagne varieties and is representative of our terroirs. This Champagne comes from the Côteaux sud d’Epernay, Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs. A fine and complex blending excellent for aper
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
Bright and clear with delicate green reflections. This highly aromatic 1er Cru offers ripe citrus fruits and white flowers. The palate is well-rounded with remarkably persistant aromas.
Variatel: Chardonnay
ABV: 12.5%
Vol: 750ml
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
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
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
The name Struie originates from a mountain in the rugged highlands of north-east Scotland, which overlooks Torbreck forest near Inverness. The view from the Struie down across the Dornoch Firth is as inspiring as that of the Valley floor from the Barossa
This is a 2 bottles value pack.
Antica Formula has the most complex, original and inimitable bouquet of Carpano House and has remained unchanged to these days, thanks to the passion and ability of Fratelli Branca Distillerie to remain faithful to its o
Aromas of meyer lemon, nectarine and jasmine. Flavors of yellow plum, d’Anjou pear, tangerine and toasted hazelnut. Richly textured, velvety and concentrated with balanced acidity and subtle toast.
Style: Chardonnay
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 750ml
Classification: AOP Champagne
Soil/Terroir: Chalk and Clay
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Bottled in Spring 2013 with a permeable capsule allowing an exchange of 0,81 mg/L/an of oxygen to create an evolution of the wines specifically designed for
The icon and flag bearer of the world of Valpolicella, Amarone conveys the force and concentration of our grapes raisined according to traditional methods.
Harnessing the spontaneous identifiability and aroma of ripe grapes in a glass is the primary ob
Bright, clear color with a golden core. This intensely aromatic 1er Cru reveals ripe citrus fruits and white flowers. The palate is remarkably seductive with a lively attack. Its refined aromas linger on the palate and disclose plenty of fruit and a delic
Vers Cras sits on it’s own on the right hand side of the village of Fuisse if you are looking up to the amphitheatre of 1er Cru’s including Les Menetrieres, Le Clos and Les Vignes Blanche. It’s unlike the forementioned Cru’s as it’s on a plateau, the whol
Refreshing sweetness of the juicy and ripe pear is the first taste when this Junmai-Ginjo flows down smoothly and strengthened by obvious acidity impeccably. Perfectly balanced among all aspects of "sweet/dry" and "savory/spicy". Well-balanced sweetness a
Real link between the finesse of Margaux and the strength of Pauillac, this property is amongst the most popular in the Médoc and has produced a series of great vintages. Champion of longevity, its generous and extrovert side is actually a pleasant and we
Tasted en primeur, the La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou 2019 presents a deep cherry-black colour. The wine immediately charms the nose with floral and jammy black fruit aromas. Toasted and vanilla notes appear after aeration. The aromatic bouquet seduces with i
Pinot Noir 80%, Chardonnay 20% from Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims. Partly fermented on old oak barrels, partly in steel tanks. 10 years on yeast. Dosage 8 g/L. Fresh, lively and crisp. Nice toasty flint nose with hints of honey
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.