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2022, 750 ML, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Dry, From HK$100 to HK$200, South Africa, Still, Verdelho, White WineBLANKbottle Aasvoël, Stellenbosch
Vintage 2022
750 MLHK$178.00Score: TA93
One of a number of Verdelhos from vines on the lower slopes of the Helderberg, this is a very pure, concrete egg-fermented expression of the variety, showing greengage and…
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2024, 750 ML, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Chenin Blanc, Dry, From HK$100 to HK$200, Marsanne, Roussanne, South Africa, Still, Verdelho, Viognier, White WineBLANKbottle Empire Strikes back, Stellenbosch
Vintage 2024
750 MLHK$198.00Score: N/A
This is a blend from a selection of vineyards – Chenin blanc from the granite Firgrove hills, Chardonnay from the Helderberg’s deep rich soils, 2 blocks of Verdelho from…
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2021, 750 ML, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry, From HK$100 to HK$200, Merlot, Red Wine, South Africa, StillBLANKbottle Empire, Stellenbosch
Vintage 2021
750 MLHK$188.00Score: TA93
Called Empire because all the grapes come from Stellenbosch, this is a medley of Cabernet Sauvignon with 29% Cabernet Franc and 14% Merlot. Mint and green tea aromas are…
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2022, 750 ML, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Dry, From HK$100 to HK$200, Red Wine, South Africa, Still, Syrah / ShirazBLANKbottle Little William, Ceres
Vintage 2022
750 MLHK$228.00Score: TA93 (2021)
Ceres Plateau. Fermented with 60% whole bunches, it’s for people who like fynbos and white pepper notes in their reds. Taut and focused, it has damson and black…
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2024, 750 ML, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Cinsault, Dry, From HK$100 to HK$200, High-Scoring Wines, Red Wine, South Africa, StillBLANKbottle My Koffer, Breedekloof
Vintage 2024
750 MLHK$198.00Score: JS92
Plums, lavender, baked blueberries and sweet chilis on the nose of this juicy red. It’s medium-bodied, youthful and floral with lovely sweet fruit and silky tannins. Delicious now.
James Suckling…
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1.50 L, 2024, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Cinsault, Dry, From HK$200 to HK$500, High-Scoring Wines, Red Wine, South Africa, Still
BLANKbottle My Koffer, Breedekloof
Vintage 2024
1.5 LHK$388.00Score: JS92
Plums, lavender, baked blueberries and sweet chilis on the nose of this juicy red. It’s medium-bodied, youthful and floral with lovely sweet fruit and silky tannins. Delicious now.
James Suckling…
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2022, 750 ML, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Cinsault, Dry, From HK$100 to HK$200, Red Wine, South Africa, Still, Syrah / ShirazBLANKbottle Retirement at 65, Darling
Vintage 2022
750 MLHK$188.00Score: TA94
Retirement at 65? Let’s hope that’s not in Pieter Walser’s plans, so that he can go on making wines like this Darling assemblage of Cinsault with 44% Syrah. Fermented…
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2023, 750 ML, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Cinsault, Dry, From HK$100 to HK$200, Red Wine, South Africa, Still, Syrah / Shiraz
BLANKbottle Retirement at 65, Darling
Vintage 2023
750 MLHK$188.00Score: TA94
Let’s hope Pieter Walser is still making wines like this when he gets to 65 and that he doesn’t hang up his pipette when he does. Pairing Syrah and…
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2024, 750 ML, Agency Wines, BLANKbottle, Cinsault, Dry, From HK$100 to HK$200, Red Wine, South Africa, Still, Syrah / Shiraz
BLANKbottle Retirement at 65, Darling
Vintage 2024
750 MLHK$198.00Score: JS92
This pale red has aromas of sliced strawberries, cinnamon, pink peppercorns and raspberries. Very fresh, bright and lively, with a medium body, fine tannins and wonderful purity. 95% cinsault…
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2022, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$200 to HK$500, Still, White WineBourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2022
750 MLHK$298.00Score: BH87
A discreet whiff of exotic character is present on the aromas of petrol, white orchard fruit and citrus confit. The rich and solidly concentrated middleweight flavors possess a lovely…
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2023, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$200 to HK$500, Still, White Wine
Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2023
750 MLHK$298.00Score: JM88-91
From the upper part of Les Vaux. Mid lemon, summer flowers, a very cheerful Bourgogne Blanc which does not deny its Meursault neighbours. Stunning concentration behind. Jean-Pierre Latour has…
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2020, 750 ML, Agency Wines, Burgundy, Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud, Dry, From HK$200 to HK$500, Still, White Wine
Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Latour-Giraud
Vintage 2020
750 MLHK$258.00Score: BH87
This had just been bottled before my visit and there was a background hint of sulfur to the aromas of petrol, smoke and very pretty apple and pear scents….