Mid-Autumn Festival

The collection was inspired by CRANES, the symbolic birds of happiness, longevity, and good fortune. Cranes are worshipped for love, peace and harmony in many eastern cultures and are now infused in modern luxury crystal glassware to help give everyday life a simplified yet modernized feeling.

In a special curated giftbox, you will receive a pair of fine crystal Lucaris Hong Kong Hip Chardonnay wine glasses featuring gorgeous cranes.

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Our special gift-wrapping paper with wine cork pattern. Perfect for wrapping wines, books and other gifts for a wine-lover! Size: 904 x 609 mm

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Dark black currant, plum violet and spicy aromatics lead to a silky elegantly textured palate showing great depth, tension and persistence.

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{region}Champagne{region}
{color}White{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2007{vintage}
{ratings}
[]Wine Enthusiast::94/100
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We are proud to collaborate with the highly regarded winemaker Jim Clendenen of Au Bon Climat for our Own Selection Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. The 2018’s blueberry and dark cherry aromas combine with a juicy core of brambles and pepper spice that are intrinsic to the style of Au Bon Climat. Benefiting from coastal influence, the wine’s racy acidity provides a wonderful backbone that is supported by luxurious, silky tannins.

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{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

Pauillac is perhaps the finest of Bordeaux’s great communes. With this 2018 vintage, we continue our long relationship with the Cazes family of Château Lynch-Bages. The wine displays all the hallmarks of these great Cabernet vineyards; the nose is dominated by dense cassis and bramble fruit, with a hint of warm cedar and spice from 10 months in barrel. The palate is broad and ripe but has the classic structure typical of good Claret. Layered and complex, this is wonderful with a Sunday leg of lamb or a midweek casserole.

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{region}Pauillac{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

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{region}St Julien {region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}laying-down{maturity}
{maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}
{ratings}
[]The Wine Advocate:: 93+/100

[]Jancis Robinson:: 16.5+/20    

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Eight years on, the 2011 Ormes de Pez is starting to really open up. The nose is intensely spicy, with savoury cedar notes and brooding dark fruit. There’s an almost floral edge to its aromatic profile, with something that hints at eucalyptus (perhaps a nod to the coolness of the vintage). The palate is smooth and lush, its age – and time in oak (15 months) – tells, with layers of leather and spice joining the core of black fruit. The chalky tannins and mouth-watering acidity call for hard cheeses or roast lamb. Drink now to 2021.

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{region}St Estèphe{region}
{color}Red{color}                                                                                                {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2011{vintage}
{ratings}
[]Wine Spectator:: 89-92/100        
[]Jancis Robsinson:: 16.5/20
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A late harvest at Calon Segur has resulted in extremely ripe, powerful fruit with a dense, backward structure. Chocolate and cassis flavours continue to evolve in this slow developing classic.

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{region}St Estèphe{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Drink Now{maturity-text}
{vintage}1995{vintage}
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Wonderfully expressive and almost hedonistic in style, with its beautifully integrated eucalyptus flavours and seductive vanilla scented black fruits. Very good indeed.

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{color} Red{color}                                                               

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{vintage}1996{vintage}
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 [] Neal Martin :: 90/100

 [] Robert Parker :: 89/100

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This Bourgogne Rouge from Domaine Guyon is made exclusively from vineyards in Vosne; it’s a lot more structured than most wines at the generic level in 2017. The 100% whole-bunch house style is obvious, making for a generous red with an appealing line of freshness and purity. Drink now to 2023.

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{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
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This is another important cuvée for Ben and it demonstrates his ability to capture the essence of a village’s character with, it seems, almost minimum effort. Everything was de-stemmed this year and, yes, it’s immediate and authentic, but also delivers more complexity than is at first evident. Notes of lavender and sweet peony, and a more schoolmasterly structure. Drink 2022-2028.

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{region}Gevrey-Chambertin{region}
{color}Red{color}                              

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{vintage}2018{vintage}

{ratings}[] Antonio Galloni:: 89-91/100{ratings}

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This is a very well-situated vineyard just on the north side of the town of Nuits. Vougeraie has the centre of the vineyard, known as Clos de Thorey, although there isn’t actually a clos. With very refined tannins, it’s very pure, the freshness of the finish tinged with a hint of sweet spice. Drink 2023-2028.

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{color}Red{color}        {maturity}laying-down{maturity} 

{maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}{***}

An expansive palette of grape varieties adds to the ensemble of Beaucastel's Châteauneuf-du-Pape in 2007, be it the white pepper from the Counoise, the hedgerow from the Cinsault, the notes of summer pudding from the Syrah or the pure red berry fruit from the Grenache. It is however the power of the dominant Mourvèdre with its notes of charcuterie and bacon rind, which intimates longevity and a satisfying crescendo over the next fifteen years.

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{region}Rhône{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-improve{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2007{vintage}
{ratings}
[]The Wine Advocate::96/100
[]Jancis Robinson::18/20
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“The percentage of Syrah decreases every year - it was once 80% and is now closer to 45% - allowing Eben Sadie to play with other Mediterranean grapes, namely Mourvèdre, Grenache, Carignan, Cinsault and Tinta Barocca. Remarkably well balanced and refined given the heat and dryness of the vintage, this is a scented, floral, nuanced red with red cherry and mulberry fruit, fine tannins and a lift of stony minerality. One of the best ever Columellas. 2023-32.” 98/100 Tim Atkin MW

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{region}Swartland{region}
{color}Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}
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This violet-perfumed Syrah is the most elegant of our single-terroir Syrahs. The palate is medium to full bodied and delicately spicy, with a silky texture balanced by a fresh, natural acidity. There are notes of black pepper, violets and lilies, red berries and herbs. Best served at 16 to 18 °C, this wine will greatly benefit from decanting if drunk within the first 3 to 5 years after bottling.

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{region}Swartland{region}
{color}Red{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2015{vintage}
{ratings}
   [] 4.5/5 Stars Platter
  [] Wine Spectator:: 92/100{ratings}{***}

We’re proud to be working with winemaker David Ramey on our first own-label Sonoma County Chardonnay. From the 2018 vintage, this wine has an attractive, ripe stone-fruit nose, with aromas of orange blossom, ginger and citrus zest adding complexity. Time in French oak has contributed layers of toast and spice, and is generously supported by lively, crisp acidity and a subtle hint of struck match.

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{region}California{region}
{color}White{color}
{maturity}drink-now{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2018{vintage}
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The 2017 Saint-Aubin 1er Cru La Chatenière exhibits aromas of lime and lemon zest, crushed rock and white flowers, followed by a bright and incisive medium to full body, with a nicely concentrated core of crunchy fruit and a long, penetrating finish. This is a very promising Chatenière.

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{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2017{vintage}
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[] The Wine Advocate:: 92/100 

[] Allen Meadows:: 91/100 

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This is a higher vineyard in Chassagne, on the appellation’s southern border. The soil is poor and stony over limestone. This Chassagne is riper than an equivalent Meursault this year, with an extra 0.5% potential alcohol, despite being harvested on the same day. But there is plenty of detail in the fruit and a lush, unctuous finish. Drink 2023-2029.

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{color} White {color}                                                              

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{vintage}2018{vintage}{***}

A monopole, this vineyard has been home to white grapes since 1110, when it was first planted by the monks of Citeaux. A beguiling and intriguing wine, it is taut and cocooned in youth, yet fulsomely aromatic with time. There’s a touch of cream in 2018. Drink 2023-2032.

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{vintage}2018{vintage}
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The Hebridean island of Islay is renowned for the distinctive peaty style and smoky flavours of its whiskies. Our Classic Islay Malt is carefully selected blend of casks from some of the island's iconic distilleries, creating a balanced, complex and distinguished smoky dram.

Appearance: Light

Bouquet: Beautifully integrated, the tar aromas and orchard fruit compliment each other. The characteristic Islay peat note has the upper hand.

Palate: Full, approachable, creamy texture with some sweetness, and the quick reminder of its smoky heritage.

Finish: Long lingering peat smoke.

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{size}70 cl{size}

{ratings} []Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition Best Scotch Whisky 2021

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A cinnamon, nutmeg and peppery nose immediately thrusts the spicy signature of rye into the forefront of the conversation, with the savoury palate and moreishly dry finish confirming this impression. The gentle toasting of the barrels allows the oak to speak more quietly than in many American whiskies, moving more towards complex pecan and walnut, rather than luxuriant macadamia.

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This is a big, rich and full wine, deeply coloured, concentrated and elegant. The vineyards are farmed organically and the wine made as naturally as possible. It is built for the long tern, only beginning to open out after eight to ten years.

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{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2019{vintage}
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The 1989 Talbot has fine attack on the nose: red cherries, bergamot tea and pressed rose petals developing from the glass, maybe they just miss the cohesion and sophistication of the 1986. The palate is medium-bodied with rather harsh, edgy tannin. Notes of black tea and tobacco infused the red fruit with a grainy -textured finish that shows just a touch of dryness on the aftertaste that makes me think it might be better to crack this open sooner rather than later. - Vinous

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{color} Red{color}                                                               

{maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink Now{maturity-text}
{vintage}1989{vintage}
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 [] Decanter :: 92/100

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This is from a sector of the same vineyard as the blanc, with reddish, ferrous soil. Both grapes and stems ripened beautifully: Jean-Yves could thus vinify this cuvée whole-bunch. He likes the aromatic effect – an herbaceous complement to the ripe red berries – and suppleness it contributes to the palate. This’ll give enormous pleasure in the short- to medium-term. Drink 2022-2025. 

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{region}Burgundy{region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2019{vintage}
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{region}St Julien {region}
{color}Red{color}
{maturity}laying-down{maturity}
{maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2016{vintage}
{ratings}
[]The Wine Advocate:: 97+/100

[]Vinous:: 98/100

[]James Suckling:: 95-96/100

[]Jancis Robinson:: 18/20    

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This is a blend of Chatenière and Bas de Gamay à l’Est, both of which are on the same steep, southwest-facing slope. It’s an outstanding wine with a thick texture and a refined, flint reduction running through the core. Pure, mineral and grippy with plenty of dry extract, this is a wine of supreme class. Drink 2023-2029.

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{color}White{color}                                                              

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Ben has made just a couple of barrels of this fabulous old-vine Chassagne. The vineyard’s white, stony marl soil sits above a narrow band of bedrock. The wine is expressive, with a heady, exotic bouquet running through to a rich, structured palate which resembles a good Bâtard. Drink 2025-2035. 

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{color} White {color}                                                              

{maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2019{vintage}

{ratings} [] Vinous:: 90-92/100

[] Jasper Morris MW:: 92-95/100

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Once again, we’ve worked with the Cazes family of Château Lynch-Bages. Benefitting from the same terroir and techniques as their much-loved grand vin, this blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc is wonderfully fragrant, with layers of cassis and blackberries underpinned by sweet cedar spices and a core of graphite. It is luscious, elegant and distinctly Pauillac, with a palate of round, velvety tannins that complement the purity of the fruit. Ideal for drinking now, you could also cellar this for a couple of years.

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{color}Red{color}
{maturity}ready-keep{maturity}
{maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
{vintage}2019{vintage}{***}

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The 2014 Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru les Petit Clos (a lieu-dit within Morgeot) was more backward on the nose when I tasted it at the domaine, touches of white flower infusing the citrus fruit that need encouragement, but appear well defined. The palate is fresh and crisp on the entry with touches of bitter lemon and dried quince, impressive weight towards the finish and a long sustain. This is an excellent Chassagne from Caroline L'Estime.
Neal Martin - 31/12/2015

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{color} White {color}                                                              

{maturity}laying-down{maturity} {maturity-text}For laying down{maturity-text}
{vintage}2014{vintage}

{ratings} [] Wine Advocate:: 92-94/100

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This is also notably reduced. There is excellent richness and power to the big, bold and palate staining flavors that possess plenty of sappy dry extract, all wrapped in a relatively dry and balanced if only moderately complex finish. More depth will surely develop but it's not clear that this will hit its usual level of overall quality even with age. - Burghound

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{color} White {color}                                                              

{maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink Now{maturity-text}
{vintage}2015{vintage}

{ratings} [] Burghound:: 89-91/100

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