Americas
The North American wine producing reputation can largely be attributed to the global fame and success of Napa Valley and Sonoma County in the United States. Although technically ‘new world’, its wines have the same devoted fan base (and often first-growth prices) as many classic European wines. Free from the shackles of European winemaking law, one can find a variety of cooler climate Cabs, Merlots, Pinots, Chardonnays and Rieslings that will entice all wine lovers.
South America is an exciting new melting pot of styles and flavours with a range of soils types and altitudes – taking international varietals and finishing with French winemaking techniques, or in the case of Argentinian Malbec, adopting a largely unloved grape and making it their own.
Americas
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Wine Advocate (98)
The 2022 Viñedo Chadwick is equal parts composed and commanding, entering with an aromatic intensity that stays under the surface but holds excellent energy and power. The nose is darkly fruited, herbal and wonderfully gravel-laden and toasted, displaying pitch-perfect harmony between all elements. The texture is sumptuous yet graceful, displaying fantastic poise and clarity through its classically structured framing and balance. The finish calls back the nose's multidimensionality, simultaneously achieving a flashy, rugged persistence housed in an exquisite, understated and nuanced package. This is a real work of art that should deliver immense pleasure for two decades. It's a blend of 96% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Petit Verdot, aged for 18 months in predominantly barrique with a small portion of foudre.HK$7,460.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (97)
More complete than the 2017 RHU, this is Syrah-based with support from 12% Petite Sirah and 8% Garnacha. Effortlessly dense and floral, with classic mountain freshness and focus, notes of cooked meat and black olive, a twist of wild herbs, sappy tannins and the concentration and minerality to age gracefully in bottle. Wonderful stuff.HK$2,285.00 -
(6x75cl) 2013Experience the refined sophistication of Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013. Nestled in the serene environs of Napa Valley, this vineyard presents an exquisite fusion of Old World traditions with bold Californian style. This remarkable wine is a testament to the masterful, methodical approach of artisan winemaker Luc Morlet. Hand-picked during optimal ripeness and traditionally vinified with meticulous attention to detail, every bottle exudes exquisite complexity and depth.
The Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 showcases succulent dark fruit notes, underscored beautifully by hints of spice, exhibiting elegant tannins and a satisfyingly long finish. Maturing in fine-grained French oak barrels imparts a delicate nuance, grounding its robust character. Only the highest quality barrels, selected for their ability to amplify the character of the final wine, are used. This seamless blend of power and finesse heralds the Vineyard 7 & 8 signature style, making this highly collectable vintage a triumphant representation of Cabernet Sauvignon at its finest.
HK$8,600.00 -
(6x75cl) 2019At the heart of Napa Valley, renowned for its exquisite wine production, lies the creator of the Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Chardonnay 2019, a fine testament to age-old tradition and modern ingenuity. This elegant varietal hails from the distinguished Spring Mountain District, where vines are meticulously nurtured in volcanic and sedimentary soil, fostering a remarkable complexity in their grapes.
The wine-making procedure is admirable in its precision; vine selection, hand-harvested at dawn, strictly barrel-fermented in French oak, and carefully aged sur-lees for twelve months. The result? An intoxicating symphony of vibrant fruit flavours, underscored by refined mineral undertones and a luxuriant creaminess.
Bright and intriguing on the palate, Vineyard 7 & 8 Estate Chardonnay 2019 displays sophisticated layers of lemon peel, green apple, and a subtle hint of toasty oak, culminating in a flawlessly balanced finish. Unarguably, a delightful addition to the seasoned oenophile's collection.
HK$6,680.00 -
Crafted with precision by the esteemed Volker Eisele Family Estate, the 'Volker Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon 2015' emanates unparalleled elegance. Conceived from a vineyard in the Napa Valley's revered Chiles Valley District, the legacy of the creator, the late Volker Eisele- a meticulous cultivator who was a key crusader for organic farming- lives on in this exquisite libation. The 2015 vintage proffers captivating flavours redolent of blackcurrant, plum, and complex spice notes from the meticulous combination of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Merlot. Unsurprisingly, it ages gracefully in both French and American oak barrels for 21 months, intensifying its beguiling character. A harmonious balance of velvety tannins and vibrant acidity underscores its robust structure and profound finish. If you desire a sophisticated bottle that eloquently embodies Napa's rich winemaking tradition, 'Volker Eisele Cabernet Sauvignon 2015', is a matchless selection for aficionados searching for something truly special.
HK$11,840.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
The 2021 Chardonnay La Combe Verte opens from matchstick to intense peach perfume and nuances of beeswax, almonds and acacia. The medium-bodied palate explodes with layer after layer of powerful fruit, delivered in a luxuriously silky texture and tempered by focused acidity. The Combe Verte offers fantastic length, concentration and energy!HK$6,330.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
From a vineyard that Ken Pahlow calls his favorite, the bright silver/yellow 2022 Chardonnay Freedom Hill Vineyard is more detailed on the nose, with perfectly balanced reduction, white pepper, citrus blossoms, lime zest, pristine green apples, and delicate toast spice. It’s balanced with a highly focused feel and has pristine, great length, an elegant, linear feel, ripe acidity, and a beautiful texture. Stash this away and come back to it over the next 10 or more years. 425 cases were produced.HK$6,995.00 -
Immerse yourself in the exquisite Wayfarer Assortment Case 2014, a skillfully curated ensemble comprising of five captivating varietals from an exceptional vintage year in California's renowned Sonoma coast. This illustrious offering showcases depth, diversity, and velvety textures, expected of a superior Californian vineyard. It embodies the passionate dedication and innovative vision of the producer, Wayfarer, who meticulously oversees each vine's cultivation. The rich and diverse terrain, combined with a slightly cooler maritime climate, provides the perfect environment for cultivating the grapes. Wayfarer utilises traditional wine-making techniques in harmony with modern innovations. Each bottle is a yesteryear masterpiece, fermented with utmost care and matured in French oak barrels to achieve sublime elegance. Wayfarer Assortment Case 2014 promises a grand voyage across a spectrum of flavours from vibrant citrus and tart cherry to lush dark fruit and bold Cabernet Sauvignon. This stunning collection truly defines Wayfarer's artistry in vinting and is indeed a landmark representation of Californian viticulture. Order your case now and savour the luxurious experience of fine winemaking.
HK$4,695.00 -
Trust in the eloquence of Wayfarer Chardonnay Fort Ross Seaview 2020, an exceptional white wine rich in Californian heritage. Crafted in the esteemed Fort Ross-Seaview viticultural area along the Sonoma Coast, this Chardonnay is a testament to the patience and attentiveness of Wayfarer Vineyard's meticulous winemaking team. The Chardonnay is aged in French oak barrels, which offers layers of complexity to the palate. The 2020 vintage, remarkable for its mild growing season, has yielded a wine of exquisite sophistication. It is a symphony of lush orchard fruit flavours and citrus undertones, defined by a bright acidity and a long, elegant finish, showcasing the vineyard’s distinctive minerality. Each glass of Wayfarer Chardonnay Fort Ross Seaview 2020 evokes the salty sea breeze and cool climate terroir that give it its unique qualities. Dive in, and luxuriate in an unparalleled taste experience, emblematic of excellent viticulture and traditional craftsmanship.
HK$4,465.00 -
Wine Spectator (94)
Offers an energetic mix of pomelo, lemon sherbet, pear and Honeycrisp apple flavors on a sleek, juicy frame. Pineapple, lime zest and orange blossom details add complexity and verve, with a touch of Himalayan sea salt on the finish. Drink now. 1,100 cases made.HK$4,270.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
The 2020 Chardonnay Wayfarer Vineyard is fragrant and layered with lemon verbena, toasted brioche, and white peach. It has detail and definition in its structure, with refreshing acidity and a stony, lifted finish. Drink it over the next 10 or more years.HK$5,435.00 -
Exemplifying craftsmanship and devotion, the Wayfarer Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2019 is an exquisite connotation of the Wayfarer Vineyard's finesse. Nestled in California's rugged Sonoma Coast, the mesmerising terrains of Fort Ross-Seaview provides ideal terroir for the cool-climate varietal Pinot Noir.
Meticulously produced under the aegis of talented winemaker, Bibiana González Rave, the Wayfarer Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2019 demonstrates aromas of raspberry, pomegranate, rose petal, and bergamot. On the palate, the wine boasts layers of dark cherry, forest floor, baking spices, and Huckleberry.
Traditional French winemaking techniques are adhered to, tenderly aged in French oak barrels, lending an opulent texture and rich tannins. Reflecting the coastal locality's cool winds and coastal fog, this wine embodies the quintessence of terroir-expressive Pinot Noir from an exceptional vintage. Wayfarer Pinot Noir Fort Ross Seaview 2019 is indeed a unique masterpiece, ideal for the discerning oenophile who seeks the epitome of exquisite taste and sophistication.
HK$3,640.00 -
Vinous (96)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Mother Rock is a blend from two east-facing blocks (clone 777 and Mount Eden) that are co-fermented in the winery. Pliant and supple, with silky tannins, the Mother Rock is so expressive today. Time in the glass brings out a whole range of savory and mineral inflections that perk up the finish.HK$8,705.00 -
(6x75cl) 2021Wine Advocate (95)
The 2021 Pinot Noir The Estate (previously labeled "Pinot Noir Wayfarer Vineyard") has inviting aromas of cranberry sauce, mushroom, allspice and bitters. The palate's concentrated, nuanced fruit is structured by focused acidity and generous, powdery tannins, and it finishes with a flourish of spicy accents. It's drinking beautifully now and will develop savory complexity in bottle over the next decade.HK$4,515.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (97)
A bright red ruby hue, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Estate is lifted in the glass and has a lot of fresh, bright notes of rosy perfume, grenadine, rosemary, and sweet earth. Medium-bodied, it has a vibrant energy and savory drive on the palate, with notes of salty earth and tea leaf, a light umami richness, ripe tannins, and evenly balanced acidity. It is lovely all the way through and is going to show its best if given more time in bottle. Drink 2026-2040.HK$4,580.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (95)
The largest production cuvée based on a mix of clones, the 2017 Pinot Noir Wayfarer Vineyard was mostly destemmed and spent 15 months in 50-60% new French oak. It reveals a bright ruby-tinged color and offers a feminine style in its notes of raspberries, flowers, rose hips, and spice. It's fine, incredibly elegant, has fine tannins, and just glides over the palate.HK$5,850.00 -
Wine Advocate (98+)
The 2018 Pinot Noir Wayfarer Vineyard has a medium ruby color and slowly opening perfume of garrigue, dried orange peel, prosciutto and rose petals with mineral-laced cranberry and red and black berry fruits. The medium-bodied palate, grainy and incredibly fresh, slowly gains in flavor amplitude and nuance in the mouth, ending in a fanfare of spicy detail.HK$4,855.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
From an east and west-facing ridge, the 2022 Pinot Noir The Traveler is a deep magenta ruby hue and is entirely from a suitcase clone that is now referred to as the "Wayfarer Clone." In the glass, it reveals a complex and layered nose of ripe cherries, wildflowers, black raspberries, forest herbs, and blood orange. It’s driving on the palate, with refined tannins and coiled, bright acidity throughout, and it’s fully ripe but has a persistently long finish. Not a wine for the faint of heart, it’s built for the long haul and is going to show its best if given time in the cellar. Drink 2026-2046.HK$9,030.00 -
From the heart of California's Fort Ross-Seaview AVA, the idolised Wayfarer WF2 Pinot Noir 2020 is a paragon of meticulous viniculture. Its grapes are grown on the sun-soaked Wayfarer Estate vineyard, a jewel nestled in the cooling coastal fog. Reflecting the distinctive maritime terroir, this fine wine offers a vibrant bouquet of wild strawberry, rose petal, and fragrant spice.
Structured and concentrated, each sip dances with notes of red and black fruits, ending with a streak of minerality showcasing the wine's exceptional pedigree. Masterfully created under the discerning hand of winemaker, Bibiana González Rave, the wine is aged for 15 months in French Oak, further enriching its already profound complexity.
The Wayfarer WF2 Pinot Noir 2020 is a testament to the art of wine-making. A collector's dream, this fine wine encapsulates the unique grace and power of Californian Pinot Noir, destined to delight the palate for many years to come.
HK$5,290.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020Immerse your senses in the lush allure of Wente Livermore Valley Sandstone Merlot 2020, a splendid expression of the enchanting Livermore Valley terroir. Nurtured in deep layers of sandstone and gravel, this exquisite Merlot reflects the exceptional winemaking heritage of the venerated Wente Vineyards, the oldest family-operated estate in the U.S.
Boasting robust, complex flavours, the remarkable 2020 vintage reveals captivating notes of blackberries, plum, and a hint of spiced chocolate, elegantly dovetailed with supple tannins and a poignant oak finish. A fine example of sustainable viticulture, the grapes are hand-harvested, and the wine aged in American oak barrels for an added depth.
Wente Livermore Valley Sandstone Merlot 2020 is more than a wine, it is a symphony of age-old winemaking tradition interlaced with innovative practices, designed to gratify the discerning palates of true connoisseurs. Indulge in the captivating wonder that is Wente Livermore Valley Sandstone Merlot 2020; a toast to transcendent quality and extraordinary taste.
HK$1,610.00 -
Indulge in the exquisite flavours of World's End Little Sister Merlot Reserve 2013, an embodiment of luxury in the realm of fine wines. Produced in the fertile vineyards of Napa Valley, California, this fine Merlot is the brainchild of renowned winemaker, Jonathan Maltus, whose credible exploits in Bordeaux have been infused into this splendid creation.
The World's End Little Sister Merlot Reserve 2013 is a harmonious blend of nature's bounty and the craftsmanship of experienced vintners. The grapes are carefully hand-harvested to preserve their robust qualities, then aged in French oak barrels to enrich the final profile.
The wine exhibits a mélange of ripe black fruit flavours, nuanced by subtle undertones of spice, emanating from its consists refinement process. Its full-bodied, layered composition culminates in a lingering finish, enveloping your palate in a delightful luxury. A joy to savour, it pairs well with rich, hearty culinary offerings. Experience the opulence of fine wine with the World's End Little Sister Merlot Reserve 2013.
HK$1,795.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2016 Aluvional Gualtallary is a textbook example of the wild character of the place in a cold vintage. This comes from the subzone close to the monastery, a higher-altitude place (1,350 to 1,450 meters) with the influence of the Jaboncillo slopes and the caliche (a kind of limestone) in the soils. 2016 is a great example of how to tame the wilderness of the place, which, in the cooler year, means contained ripeness and superb texture. 2016 has to be the finest vintage for Gualtallary. 10,300 bottles were filled in February 2017.HK$3,615.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The new white 2021 Botánico comes from their two vineyards in the Monasterio part of Gualtallary, the informal division of the zone (still not approved due to bureaucratic problems with the name), and is a lieu-dit or paraje wine. This is very austere, sharp and mineral, reminiscent of a Chablis. This was harvested very early, almost one month earlier than the Fósil from San Pablo, as Gualtallary ripens earlier. It fermented and matured 70% in concrete eggs and 30% in used 500-liter oak barrels; but there is no aromatic or flavor influence from the oak, as they want to keep the wine as transparent as possible with the character from the soils—limestone and caliche calcareous stone. This has 13% alcohol, a pH of 3.23 and 7.36 grams of acidity. It's clean, precise, subtle, elegant, transparent, balanced and symmetric ,with purity and clarity. It has a shaper palate with effervescent sensation of chalk with lemon juice, with lots of energy. This should develop nicely in bottle. I'd like to have a time machine to see what this does at age 15... 5,000 bottles were filled in December 2021. I had the chance to taste the still unbottled 2022, and it felt every bit as good as this.HK$890.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022Tim Atkin MW (97)
Picked three weeks before Fósil - the vineyard is at 1,380 metres in Gualtallary rather than much cooler San Pablo - Botánico is an incredible Chardonnay from the dream team of Sebastián Zuccardi and Laura Principiano. Lightly oaked in a combination of concrete tanks and 10% oak barrels, it’s a poised, layered, mineral-etched white with limestone freshness and flavours of lemongrass, nutmeg and pink grapefruit. Simply stunning.HK$2,085.00 -
(6x75cl) 2023Jeb Dunnuck (98)
The 2023 Chardonnay Botanico is another of the producer's whites fermented and aged in concrete. Thicker tannins and a bigger, rounder mouthfeel and structure differentiate it from the Fosil, the grapes ripening faster in more calcareous soils and sunshine. Citrus and peach provide a bite of fruit around an edge of salinity. Full-bodied and richly layered, it is a tremendously impressive wine, balancing fruit, texture, and freshness with great skill and lasting impression. The length goes on for days, while the richness and concentration beguile the palate. This is enjoyable now but should cellar well through 2033, if not longer.HK$2,470.00 -
Wine Advocate (95+)
The 2021 Concreto Malbec has to be one of the finest vintages of this wine despite its youth and still shy personality. But there are tons of flowers, wild herbs and berries there waiting to emerge in an insinuating way, with austerity but unfurling layers and layers as the wine sits in the glass. It's incredibly fine-boned with chalky tannins that scream limestone, full of precision and purity. For Sebastián Zuccardi, they didn't do anything different, it's just the character of the year. This is the wine that explains their philosophy without breaking your piggy bank. It is delicious, serious, approachable and with aging potential. What else do you want? I have sometimes confused this wine blind with one of their top bottlings. This is one of the best values around. They produced 47,000 bottles in this vintage. It was bottled in February 2022.HK$2,030.00 -
James Suckling (98)
What a nose, garnering complexity and depth. A wide spectrum of aromas that range from blackberries and blueberries to graphite, tree bark and wet earth. A medium-to full-bodied red, showing so much fleshy fruit and powerful, chalky tannins. But never imposing nor flattering. Impeccable poise, with a long, tight finish. This is the kind of wine that you can drink now or lay down for two decades. Better from 2025.HK$4,215.00 -
Vinous (96)
The product of a cool vintage in the Uco Valley, the 2021 Malbec Finca Canal Uco aged for one winter in concrete vats. It opens with aromas of dried leaves, intense flower tones and notes of blue and black fruits. Compact on the palate, with talc-like tannins and fine fruit expression, it delivers good concentration and a lengthy finish. Compared to other Zuccardi reds in the Finca range, this one leans on the richer side. Excellent.HK$3,240.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
As with the whole collection of 2015s from the high end, the single-vineyard 2015 Finca Piedra Infinita reveals a gobsmacking selection from shallow soils that produce super austere Malbec wines with reticent noses, with more influence from the vinification with full clusters and less oak than ever. The palate shows marked influence from the limestone soils. As I've seen in some of these top reds from Argentina, this is not about the variety at all, it's about the soils. And in this case, the wine even seems to transcend the vintage character, as their work has gained so much in precision that the wines are better every year. Where will the limit be? 2015 was not an easy year, yet the wine is better than ever. With time in the glass, the aromas that emerge are more about the herbs in the countryside than fruit—rockrose, thyme, etc. It has to be the finest wine I have ever tasted from Zuccardi. Beautiful. But 2016 should be coming next... 5,000 bottles were filled in December 2016.HK$4,170.00 -
Wine Advocate (100)
I was blown away by the 2016 Finca Piedra Infinita, a wine I have been anticipating because I’ve seen the progression of the wine over the last few years. They use almost 40 different components to make this wine from small plots within the vineyard, especially the soils they call "supercalcáreo" (super limestone). The other type of soil they use is what they call "gravas calcáreas" (limestone gravels), and they don’t use any of the grapes from the deeper soils that go into the Q range. The wine has reached a stratospheric level of precision, symmetry and elegance in 2016 that is really captivating. Everything seems to be in its place; there is great harmony, the aromatics are clean and pure and the texture is like liquid chalk. There is power and elegance, energy and finesse. This is a really outstanding wine that summarizes the hard work at Zuccardi in the last few years. Bravo! 6,400 bottles were filled in February 2017.HK$2,725.00
