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Mosel | 5 | - | HK$1,745.00 | |||||
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The esteemed Dr Thanisch Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Spatlese 2010 originates from the revered vineyards of Bernkastel, Mosel, in Germany. Renowned for its remarkable finesse, this Riesling exudes pronounced aromas of ripe peaches, candied lemon peel, and nuanced mineral undertones, inspired by the unique blue Devonian slate soils of the region. Famed producer, Dr. Thanisch, utilised late-harvested grapes to craft this exquisite Spatlese, assuring plush, mature flavours that balance supremely with an invigorating acidity. The wine underwent a meticulous fermentation process in traditional, large oak barrels, bolstering complexity and longevity. The standout Dr Thanisch Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Spatlese 2010, with its enchanting honeyed sweetness and vibrant fruit character, is a glorious testament to the illustrious winemaking heritage of Dr. Thanisch. This vivacious wine triumphs as an extraordinary exemplar of what a sophisticated German Riesling should mirror. |
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Rheinhessen | 30 | - | HK$2,795.00 | |||||
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Dreissigacker Riesling Auslese 2021 exemplifies the pinnacle of German Riesling craftsmanship. Sourced from meticulously selected vineyard parcels in the renowned Mosel region, this Auslese undergoes hand harvesting to ensure only fully ripened grapes are chosen. The meticulous fermentation process, employing traditional stainless steel tanks, preserves the wine’s vibrant acidity and intricate fruit profile. Dreissigacker’s dedication to sustainable viticulture is evident in every bottle, reflecting the terroir’s unique minerality and honeyed sweetness. The 2021 vintage displays layers of ripe peach, apricot, and a hint of petrol, balanced gracefully by a refreshing acidity and a lingering, elegant finish. Perfect for pairing with spicy Asian cuisine or rich blue cheeses, Dreissigacker Riesling Auslese 2021 is a testament to the producer’s unwavering commitment to quality and expression of Riesling’s timeless allure. A distinguished addition to any fine wine collection. |
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Western Cape | 1 | 96+ (GS) | HK$2,090.00 | |||||
Greg Sherwood MW (96+)After a bit of vintage shuffling, last years 2015 blockbuster was the last Savage Red blend to be bottled, reverting in 2017 to a pure 100% Syrah wine made from vines grown exclusively on granitic soils in both Stellenbosch and the Swartland. Farmed biodynamically, the Stellenbosch vineyard fruit makes up the lion’s share of this wine and indeed will comprise 100% of the Savage Red in 2018. The grapes spend two weeks on their skins with 50% whole-bunches used before spending 13 months in 500 litre barrels and a further 9 months in 3,200 litre conical foudre, or just under two years elevage in the cellar. A super smart and super concentrated expression, this later release allows one to revisit the fabulously complex aromatics and balance of the exceptional 2017 vintage. Loaded with piquant blueberries, saline cassis and blackberry opulence, the nose shows strikingly complex notes of pink musk, sweet grilled herbs, black peppercorn spice and is embellished with an intoxicating exotic sweet white lily blossom fragrance. The palate intensity is also tremendously impressive with a harmonious crystalline purity and classical elegance in abundance. Showing a slightly more overt, opulent personality to the broody foursquare 2015, this wine represents an evolution and growing maturity in the red winemaking of Duncan Savage. One of his best efforts to date no doubt. |
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Western Cape | 1 | 95+ (GS) | HK$1,935.00 | |||||
Greg Sherwood MW (95+)In 2017 the Savage Proprietary Red became a pure 100% Syrah wine and from 2018, the fruit was exclusively sourced in Stellenbosch from vineyards grown on decomposed granite soils in the Polkadraai Hills from organically farmed grapes. Always released a year behind the rest of the Savage range, this 2019 is a dense, dark, potent red from a powerful, concentrated, minerally focused vintage. On the nose the aromatics are marked by intense notes of earthy red and black berry fruits, inky saline notes of black cherries, pink musk, savoury cured meat nuances, black olives and a sappy cedary wood spice complexity. With 70% of whole clusters used in the fermentation, the palate shows pronounced chalky mineral tannins but also vibrantly fresh crunchy acids from the granitic soils. Raspberries and blueberries surge to the fore on this dense, powerfully structured wine, gaining in richness and intensity as the wine slowly unfurls in the glass. Like some of the greatest expression of Syrah in Cote Rotie, this wine shows a focused prowess and concentration together with an opulent richness framed by an underlying stony minerality. A wine with undeniable focus and structure but also a surfeit of seductive charm. Drink from 2022 to 2035+. |
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Western Cape | 1 | 96 (TA) | HK$2,410.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (96)The Savage Red is now a varietal Syrah from a vineyard on decomposed granite in Kuils River, right next door to the Polkadraai Hills. Peppery, pure and intense, with no new oak to occlude the flavours, lots of plum and blackberry fruit, detailed tannins and a stony, refreshing finish. Brilliant winemaking. |
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Mosel | 1 | - | HK$990.00 | |||||
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Mosel | 1 | - | HK$1,055.00 | |||||
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Mosel | 2 | - | HK$4,140.00 | |||||
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Mosel | 6 | - | HK$2,895.00 | |||||
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Mosel | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$5,745.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)This represents the best cask of Braune Kupp Spätlese, and it’s worth noting that in numbering it for registration purposes, Müller anticipated presenting it in his vintage lineup after the corresponding Scharzhofberger. The deeply ripe fresh purple plum and cherry fruit and the dark, ore-like, mysteriously mineral themes of this year’s Braune Kupp Kabinett are perpetuated here. Smoky and savory hints of Latakia tobacco, along with pronounced piquancy of fruit pit, add to the low-toned, brooding personality of a richly textured and resonantly persistent beauty. My experience with mature Müller Rieslings is almost entirely confined to Scharzhofberger bottlings, which are the wines that get more widely collected as well as those he graciously opens for visitors, so I can only wonder aloud whether the amazing 2014 vintage Braune Kupp Rieslings will keep pace over time with their Scharzhofberg counterparts. |
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Mosel | 1 | 95 (VN) | HK$4,905.00 | |||||
Vinous (95)The scents and flavors here deliciously resemble that of cinnamon- and lemon-zest-tinged, lightly singed purple plum pastry. And as is often the case with Riesling from this site, there is also a high-toned suggestion of plum and poire distillate. The palate displays a striking combination of succulence with textural gloss and animating acidity, while a penetrating, cheek-tugging, mouth-shakingly invigorating finish incorporates delightful and unexpected cooling notes of wintergreen as well as delivering loads of stone and mouthwatering salinity. Drinking this (yes, I swallowed some) left me feeling both renewed and a bit wrung out. |
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Mosel | 1 | 94 (VN) | HK$8,270.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Purple plum is wreathed in mint and bergamot for a haunting nose and a luscious, subtly cooling palate impression. The feel is glossy. Sweetness rises on the midpalate, but is checked by an influx of grapefruit juiciness and mouthwatering mineral salts on a penetrating finish whose vibrant persistence is enhanced by a lick of cinnamon stick. This was picked in early October with a high percentage of healthy grapes. |
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Mosel | 2 | 94 (VN) | HK$4,225.00 | |||||
Vinous (94)Even as we get to Spätlese level in the present collection, there is a delightfully cooling aspect to the 2020 Riesling Wiltinger Braune Kupp Spätlese A.P. #5 Le Gallais, here engendered by pear and honeydew melon laced with brown spices, but also lime, mint and basil. The buoyant midpalate impression is succulent as well as silken, with suggestions of quince preserves and marzipan emphasizing the ripeness and very lightly botrytized nature of the fruit without sacrificing the cooling elements or citric brightness. Somehow the lusciously lingering finish manages to be stimulating yet soothing and caressing. Citrus zest, cinnamon and mace serve for welcome counterpoint, but here is one of those rare instances at this address where I have the impression of slight excess sweetness that needs time to integrate. |
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Mosel | 1 | - | HK$1,370.00 | |||||
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Mosel | 10 | - | HK$5,215.00 | |||||
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Mosel | 1 | 89 (VN) | HK$5,420.00 | |||||
Vinous (89)Apple seed and apple wood accents lend decisive counterpoint on both nose and palate to the 2020 Riesling Scharzhof’s dominant, crunchy apple and zesty lemon fruit. Suggestions of apple blossom hover throughout. The feel is firm, and the lingering finish offers refreshment as well as stimulating cut and piquancy. (The source vineyards for this large cuvée are once again largely Saarburger Rausch, Wiltinger Braunfels and Oberemmeler Rosenberg.) |
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Mosel | 1 | 89 (VN) | HK$2,935.00 | |||||
Vinous (89)Apple seed and apple wood accents lend decisive counterpoint on both nose and palate to the 2020 Riesling Scharzhof’s dominant, crunchy apple and zesty lemon fruit. Suggestions of apple blossom hover throughout. The feel is firm, and the lingering finish offers refreshment as well as stimulating cut and piquancy. (The source vineyards for this large cuvée are once again largely Saarburger Rausch, Wiltinger Braunfels and Oberemmeler Rosenberg.) |
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Mosel | 2 | - | HK$2,830.00 | |||||
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Mosel | 1 | - | HK$810.00 | |||||
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Mosel | 1 | - | HK$875.00 | |||||
One of the best things about wine is its limitless nature. Even professionals with 30 years under their belt come across new regions and new varietals all the time – it is the passion/hobby/profession that just keeps on giving. If you have not yet experienced the profound Gruners or Rieslings from Austria, the sweet nectar that is Tokaji from Hungary, the precise and terroir driven German Rieslings with unrivalled drinkability, the wild and sometimes bloody reds of Portugal, or any other of the beauties found off the beaten track, you are in for a treat. For wine can transport you to another place and time just by popping the cork, and there is a whole world full to discover.
