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Berry Bros & Rud

Address: 3/F, The Lee Gardens, 33 Hysan Avenue, Causeway Bay Tel: 2907 2112
Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 11:00 am-8:00 pm. Sun, 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Internet shopping: No
Home delivery: No
E-mail: shop@bbr.com.hk
Website: www.bbr.com/hk

Berry Bros and Rudd is the oldest wine and spirit merchant in Britain, having traded from the same shop on St James’s Street in London since 1698. Despite Berry’s history, it is one of the most innovative and modern wine and spirit merchants. Wines can be indented into Hong Kong if they are not available in Berry’s list here. There is a good selection available in the shop. Bordeaux includes Chateau Palmer, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Pontet Canet, Chateau Lynch Bages and Chateau La Mission Haut Brion. From Burgundy, there is the hard to find Domaine de la Romanee Conti. There is a good range of New World wines, including Torbreck and Ridge from California. Berry's also has some decent inexpensive own brand wines. Delivery is free for purchases over $1,500. All staff have received good training and are able to offer advice.

 

Cellmaster Wines

Address: 9/F, World Trust Tower, 50 Stanley Street, Central Tel: 2791 6332
Opening hours: Mon-Sat, 9:30 am-7:00 pm
Internet shopping: Yes
Home delivery: Yes
E-mail: cmwhk@cellarmasterwines.com
Website: www.cellarmasterwines.com  

wine image Wines are available from most parts of the world at this convenient wine shop. France, Italy, Chile and New Zealand are well represented but the strongest country is Australia. Producers such as St Hallett, Beresford, Grant Burge, Salena and Rymill are all well represented. The Connoisseurs Collection consists of wines selected for their highest quality for price ratio and the Special Cellar Collection consists of wines that are amongst the highest quality in the world. Delivery for six bottles or above is free. Joining the Cellarmaster's Wine Club has many benefits including 15 to 25 percent discount off retail prices and up to 40 percent off  special offers. Members enjoy free storage and have free weekly wine tastings.

 

Red Wine Village

Address: Shop L312, New World Centre, 20 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Tel: 3106 2368
Opening hours: Daily, 11:00 am-8:00 pm
Internet shopping: No
Home delivery: Yes
E-mail: nwc@everwisewine.com
Website: www.everwisewine.com 

wine image Red Wine Village is the retail outlet of Everwise Wine Limited and it has branches in Central and Shatin.  As an Australian fine wine specialist, over 3,000 Australian wines are available including some sought after vintages and rare varietals. Red Wine Village is the sole distributor of Bannockburn, Bass Philip, Jasper Hill, Mount Langhi Ghiran, Punters Corner, Hungerford Hill, and Yering Station. A cellar club membership is available to anyone who purchases over $800 of wine. Benefits include a bonus points scheme, and discounts of up to 15 percent on purchases of 12 bottles or more. Delivery is free on purchases over $1,000

 

Gallerie Du Vin

Address:  G/F 24 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central Tel: 2854 2987
Shop B1, G/F 313 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai Tel: 2591 9028.
Opening hours: : Mon-Sat, 11:30 am-8:00 pm
Internet shopping: No
Home delivery: Yes
E-mail: sales@gdv.com.hk
Website: www.gdv.com.hk

wine image Gallerie Du Vin has been in business since 1997. In addition to wine, there is also a wide range of wine accessories such as crystal glasses, decanters, openers and wine cellars, as well as cigar and cigar accessories. Wines are imported from all over the world and are generally high quality. Champagnes are well represented with Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Dom Perignon and Louis Roederer available. Top Italian wines include Gaja, Altesino, Ornellaia, Solaia and Sassicaia. Delivery is free to Wan Chai or Central but for all other areas, a minimum purchase of over $1,000 is required. The VIP Club offers 10 percent discount on regular priced bottles and an additional five percent discount on cases. Gift boxes decorated with famous art make this a good place to buy gifts

 

Ponti Food & Wine Cellar

Address: Shop B2, First Basement Floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central Tel: 2810 1000
Shop G10, G/F Hotel Miramar Shopping Arcade, 118-130 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui Tel: 2730 1889
G/F, 3 Yuen Yuen Street, Happy ValleyTel: 2972 2283
Opening hours: Mon-Sun, 10:30 am-8:00 pm
Internet shopping: Yes
Home delivery: Yes
E-mail: vip2ponti-fwc.com
Website: www.ponti-fwc.com

wine image Established in 1988, Ponti was carries between 800 to 1,200 wines and wine accessories, such as decanters, glasses, openers and wine cellars. It is particularly strong on Bordeaux with many classed growths available including Chateau Leoville Barton, Chateau Lynch Bages and Chateau Palmer. California is also well represented with Dutton, Heitz, Saintsbury  and St Francis. Rare Italian, Australian and German producers also feature. The VIP Club offers discounts even on promotional items. Delivery is free for purchases of above $1,000 or of 12 bottles. Ponti conducts wine tastings and other special wine events. Most purchases are eligible to earn Asia Miles.

 
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