The PETIT Beret is a revolution in the wine world! Finding such a complex aromatic and sensory balance without alcohol 0.0% and without fermentation is exceptional.
Located in Béziers in the heart of the Languedoc Roussillon vineyards, Le PETIT Béret s
Made from a selection of 28 plants and spices and a blend of white wines and Pineau des Charentes Rouge, hence naturally providing the deep reddish to amber colour.
Bouquet: Well-balanced yet powerful with liquorice,
prune and vanilla flavours, envelo
The subtle combination of 18 plants and the blend of white wines and
Pineau des Charentes Blanc.
Bouquet: Fresh and lively with floral and citrus aromas,
which give way to succulent aromas provided by the Pineau.
Palate: Elegant and smooth with ri
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
Villa Maria’s Riesling vineyards are scattered throughout both the Awatere and Wairau valleys of Marlborough. The vineyards are managed to ensure ripe and clean fruit. Timely canopy management activities such as shoot thinning and leaf plucking along with
It all starts with the selection of base wines made by the winemaker or the "chef de cave"; the careful choice is based on the final cuvée which will be the result of their skilful assembly, thanks to this each Spumante will express specific and peculiar
Known for being the first single vineyard Italian Moscato, Bricco Quaglia is full of personality. The nose exhibits aromas of peach and sage with delicate honey notes. On the palate it gives a sequence of flavors ranging from fresh fruit to fine herbs, an
Fresh sake having well-balanced sweetness and acidity
The newest sake from the traditional brewery producing 'Naebayama' from Niigata, this sake is the sweetest in the series. The sake is obtained by drip method so the freshest aromas can be kept, it
Well-balanced, exhibiting flavors of light toast, Gala apple, honey and ginger, with smoke and mineral notes underscoring hints of tropical pineapple and tangerine fruit. There's lovely texture, with a firm backbone of juicy acidity.
Varietal: Pinot No
A luminous deep garnet red for this magnificent, low yielding vintage that expresses itself on the first nose in full, intense aromas of black fruit such as blackberry, but also spices like cinnamon, leading to lovely cocoa notes. In spite of the heat of
Light yellow in color. Combining richness with elegance and vibrancy, this ripe and delicious wine offers flavorful aromas of white pear, toasted hazelnut, and mineral notes. Deeply concentrated with a silky texture layered with pear, ripe fig and mineral
This wine displays delicious ripe aromatics showcasing white fleshed stonefruit, melon with a backdrop of red apple blossom. Succulent peach and rock melon introduce the wine, this then leads into a full textured mid palate and a ripe phenolic driven fini
This wine is an elegant red blend with a solid structure of soft tannin, balancing acidity, and an off-dry level of red and black fruits such as blackcurrant and bell-pepper. Excellent for everyday drinks.
ABV: 14%
Vol: 750ml
Varietal: Rondinella, Mo
Anna de Codorníu Blanc de Blancs Reserva is a unique edition for selected gastronomy. The vivacity, freshness and fruitiness of Anna are enriched by aging in cavas over 15 months, which makes it the perfect company of our cuisine.
Varietals: Chardonnay
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
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
Gonzalez Byass releases a more intense version of its Fino Tio Pepe every year, a tradition that goes back to 2009. The en rama version is bottled with minimal treatment and filtering. Each saca (bottling) shows a slightly different character, linked to t
Located in the village of Anorbe, the vineyards of El Chaparral define the border between the grape growing areas in the valley of Nekeas and the native forests of small oak trees, locally known as chaparro. The Garnacha vines in these plots are at least
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
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
Clean and deep aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries follow through to a full to medium body with very fine-grained tannins that add a mineral touch to the finish. Not complex, but very approachable and delicious. Drink now.
Bouquet: Its main fruity
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
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
Higher hilly areas between 400 and 500m above sea level. Gravelly, calcareous soil. Fermentation and storage at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks; particularly careful treatment of the grapes to save the typical spicy aroma. Bright straw yellow wi
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.