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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California | 5 | - | HK$3,430.00 | |||||
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Experience the vibrant symphony of flavours with the Ridge Sonoma County Three Valleys 2022, a venerated embodiment of Sonoma County's viticultural excellence. Crafted meticulously by the esteemed Ridge Vineyards, renowned for their classic Californian expressions since 1962, this enthralling blend captures the interplay of Zinfandel, Carignane, and Petite Sirah grapes. Sourced primarily from premier vineyards nestled across Sonoma County's three lustrous valleys – Alexander, Dry Creek, and Russian River, the grapes gain their unique characteristic complexity due to the region's diverse climatic and topographic conditions. Employing sustainably-farmed, hand-harvested grapes ensures prime quality. Cherishing the traditional methods, the Ridge Sonoma County Three Valleys 2022 is aged in American oak barrels, bestowing an exotic vanilla undertone on its robust, fruity palate and enhancing the wine's ageing potential. This perfect blend demonstrates Ridge's deft craftsmanship and harmonious fusion of fruit, tannin and acidity. Savour it for a captivating, world-class wine experience. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$760.00 | |||||
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California | 2 | - | HK$4,665.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | - | HK$9,570.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | - | HK$10,500.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | 97-100 (JD) | HK$19,730.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (97-100)From a great site in the foothills of Howell Mountain, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Herb Lamb Vineyard is going to flirt with perfection on release. Possessing full-bodied richness and depth as well as massive concentration, it’s nevertheless as graceful as they come, with stunning purity and finesse in both its tannins and texture. Offering exotic black fruits, green tobacco, olive, and subtle background oak, I suspect 4-5 years of bottle age will be warranted, but this is a special wine in the making. |
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California | 1 | 98 (JD) | HK$10,585.00 | |||||
Jeb Dunnuck (98)Dense purple, with a blockbuster styled nose of jammy blueberries, currants, smoke tobacco, violets, and candied orange zest, the 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Panek Vineyard is full-bodied and has a wealth of material, with ripe, silky tannins and the vintage’s more focused, inward, almost backward style. Nevertheless, this is brilliant stuff that needs to be forgotten for 4-5 years and will evolve for 30+ years. |
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California | 1 | - | HK$10,365.00 | |||||
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California | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$9,815.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)The 2018 Pinot Noir Summa Vineyard is another gorgeous wine. In almost any other range, it could be the highlight, but the Rivers-Marie 2018s are brilliant across the board. In the glass, the 2018 offers a striking balance of floral intensity, fruit and structure. All of that makes the Summa the most complete and satisfying wine to drink in the early going. Rose petal, mint, exotic spice and earthy tones add complexity throughout. |
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Aconcagua | 6 | 96 (JS) | HK$2,145.00 | |||||
James Suckling (96)Focused nose, showing fresh red chili chocolate with cigar, truffle, mint, olive and grilled meat. This is a medium-to full-bodied red with incredibly juicy and bright fruit and fine, caressing tannins that linger in the long, creamy but precise finish. Elegant and extremely drinkable with complexity. on top of 38% malbec, 25% syrah, 15% cabernet sauvignon, 14% grenache and 8% petit verdot. The real deal. Second wine of Seña. Drink or hold. |
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Aconcagua | 5 | 95 (JS) | HK$2,330.00 | |||||
James Suckling (95)A linear and refined red with sweet berry, cherry, wildflower, lavender, rosemary flower and citrus undertones that follow through to a medium body with firm, fine tannins. Cream, pretty and spicy. Similar flavors on the finish. Second wine of Seña, made from two estates. A blend of 33% malbec, 25% syrah, 21% cabernet sauvginon, 9% petit verdot, 7% mourvedre and 5% grenache. Drink after 2027. |
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California | 1 | 91 (VN (ST)) | HK$8,180.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (91)Bright red. Vibrant redcurrant and raspberry scents, with a seductive overlay of candied rose and peppery spices. Focused and taut but sweet, with sappy red berry flavors and a lively mineral quality that adds lift and cut. Closes silky, seamless and long, with a strong echo of red fruit and no obvious tannins. |
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California | 1 | 94 (JS) | HK$1,480.00 | |||||
James Suckling (94)Extremely fresh and floral with sliced apples, stones and some white peach. Bread dough, too. Fine bead. Medium to full body with crisp acidity and a steely finish. Hints of phenolics provide a fine texture. Vibrant acidity. About 15% reserve wine (mostly chardonnay) in this, from five vintages. 2.5 years on the lees. 60% chardonnay and 40% pinot noir. Drink or hold. |
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Oregon | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$5,515.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)Dark ruby. A complex bouquet evokes red and blue fruit preserves, incense and lavender, and smoky mineral and oak spice accents build as the wine opens up. Juicy and well-concentrated yet lively on the palate, offering intense raspberry, cherry liqueur, boysenberry and baking spice flavors and a hint of licorice on the back half. Delivers solid punch and betrays no rough edges on an extremely long, vibrant finish that repeats the floral and spice notes. |
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Oregon | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$7,990.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Deep, vivid red. Expansive, deeply perfumed aromas of fresh dark berries, cherry liqueur, cola, incense and potpourri, along with a hint of allspice and black tea that emerge with aeration. Offers densely packed, primary blackberry, bitter cherry and licorice flavors that tighten up slowly and become sweeter with air. Delivers a suave blend of richness and energy on the strikingly long, spice-laced finish, which is supported by chewy, steadily building tannins. |
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Oregon | 2 | 95 (WS) | HK$7,590.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (95)Impeccably structured and elegantly polished and layered, with expressive black raspberry, savory bay leaf and crushed rock accents that build toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2025. 247 cases made. |
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