The first Sake base plum wine (Umeshu) in Japan. Brewed with high-quality ume from Nara, and mel- low-body sake, this umeshu has a distinctive aroma, with a deep, rich and delicate sweetness.
ABV: 12%
Vol: 720ml
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
Super fresh and intense raspberries, rhubarb, sage and violets; all packed into a medium bodied wine.
Grape Variety:Grenache
ABV:12%
VOL:750ml
In 1989 we produced our first Rosé made from Cabernet Franc, which, since then has gone out and into fashion. Today we make our Rosé from a marriage of Syrah, Malbec and a kiss of Viognier. Picked by hand and grown with care and attention, this wine truly
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
Ruby-red colour. On the nose it surprises you with its powerful fruity character mingling with reminders of its noble ageing, traces of coconut, toffee and attractive wild herb nuances. After a powerful attack the sensation of soft, supple volume gradual
Like its name, Smallfry, a partnership between Suzi Hilder and Wayne Ahrens, is a small fish in the big sea of Aussie wine. Exactly the kind of fish we like. Both viticulturists by training, Suzi and Wayne were bitten by the winemaking bug and started S
Made using traditional pure rice wine brewed in cooperation with contracted farmers in Okazaki, using Okazaki’s Banzai rice, which was presented to Emperor Taisho when he ascended to the throne 100 years ago. No acidifiers or additives were used, and pulp
Maruishi Jozo Miwaku No Mango is a blend of Junmai sake and mango. Distilled with Daichi No Kaze rice, this sake liqueur has a powerful palate of sweet mango.
Best enjoyed chilled, on the rocks, with soda.
近年以「二兔」系列人氣急升的丸石釀造,在日本國內推出了很受歡迎的果實酒。以自家純米酒
Junmai sake and mikan oranges make for a captivating encounter that’s fresh as well as sweet and sour.
使用愛知縣蒲郡出產瘩出產的青島蜜柑入釀,以純米三河武士原酒作為基底,採用愛知三河地區的酒米,精米步合度為70%,是地道的愛知縣地酒。
ABV: 7%
Vol: 500ml
This wine has a beautiful, brilliant, ruby-red color with brick-red highlights. The attractive bouquet features forest floor and musky aromas. The elegant tannin provides good texture and balance. This wine is pleasantly fruity with balsamic and candied f
Rich, almost extravagant, this wine offers ample evidence that red wine blends in Campo de Borja can achieve relatively lofty heights. This Garnacha-based wine, allied with helpmates such as Syrah and Cabernet, shows lots of black fruits, even hints of ca
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%
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
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
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
Plum, raspberry jam and blackberry flavors are supported with solid chalky tannins in this Vintner's Reserve Zinfandel. Sultry cedar and spice accents linger on this captivating, long-finishing wine.
Variety: Zinfandel
ABV: 14.5%
Vol: 750ml
Floris is a modern and engaging expression of our local clone into wine. This style is a co-evolution of Modern Australian food and wine culture, which has great emphasis on balance, freshness and hedonistic pleasure. The sustainably farmed vineyard is in
Impressive white peach, nectarine, and floral notes all emerge from the 2019 Côtes Du Rhône Laurus Blanc. This medium-bodied, vibrant, beautifully balanced white has classic Southern Rhône richness as well as a notable sense of freshness and purity.
The 2018 Gabriel Meffre Cotes du Rhone Villages Laurus is a testament to the rich and intense character that the Rhone region is renowned for. This wine, with its inviting notes of roasted plums and a hint of crushed peppercorns, offers a savory palate th
Created in 1975, the A.O.C “Crémant de Bourgogne” covers the entire Burgundy wine region, from Chablis to the gates of Lyon. Crémants are produced using the traditional method: the still wine is bottled with yeasts and sugar, so as to go through a seconda
The elegance Losada has brought to the new Bierzo in a very easy-drinking style.
From managed vineyards on more gentle slopes in which clay soils predominate, is aged nine months in French oak and expresses the more tender and juicy side of the Mencía va
WhA relatively new variety to hit Australia and one that we can happily say can stay! Imagine this... you see the most beautiful dress, you are automatically disappointed as you know that it will be far outside of your budget, you turn the tag to see its
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.