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03/02/2023

Very unique, 5 top Priorat wines from ALVARO PALACIOS available on www.wineparadise.com.hk
Born in 1964, Alvaro Palacios spent his childhood in his parents’ bodega, Palacios Remondo, in Rioja Oriental. At a time when Spain had forged a reputation on branded wines, Alvaro Palacios had set his sights on a more ambitious, pioneering vision to make Great Classic Wines!

His search led him to Priorat, in Catalonia, where Garnacha traditionally reigns supreme. Through his world-class wine production, notably ‘l’Ermita’, Alvaro Palacios has reinstated the reputation of the wild, isolated region of Priorat into a legend in its own right.

*Priorat DOCa - Gran Vinya Classificada, “L’Ermita” 2017 (James Suckling 98 points / Wine Advocate 98 points)
“This is mesmerizing to smell with a bouquet of flowers that flow out of the glass, combined with black and blue fruit. Full body. Ultra fine tannins. Driven and vivid. It goes on for minutes. A great Spanish wine. Drink after 2022, but already superb.” – James Suckling

*Priorat DOCa - Vinya Classificada, “La Baixada” 2019 (Peñin 96 points, Decanter 97points, James Suckling 96 points)
“The brightness and beauty to this is so impressive with blackberry, black cherry and crushed slate. Full body and tight, compressed tannins that coat the palate. Very persistent. Drink after 2022.” – James Suckling
* Priorat DOCa - Vinya Classificada, “La Baixada” 2019 (Wine Advocate 96+points, James Suckling 95 points)
“The brightness and beauty to this is so impressive with blackberry, black cherry and crushed slate. Full body and tight, compressed tannins that coat the palate. Very persistent. Drink after 2022.” – James Suckling

*Priorat DOCa - Gran Vinya Classificada, “Les Aubaguetes” 2019 (James Suckling 96 points / Wine Advocate 97 points)
“A very fresh and floral red with blackberries, minerals and crushed cloves with some slate and white pepper. Medium body, fine tannins and a bright, energetic finish. Complex and refined. Drink in 2023, but already beautiful.” – James Suckling
*Priorat DOCa - Gran Vinya Classificada, “Les Aubaguetes” 2018 (James Suckling 96 points / Wine Advocate 97+ points)
“Such pure aromas of blueberries and cherries with lavender and white pepper. It’s medium-bodied with persistent, ultra fine tannins. So much finesse and focus. The finish goes on for minutes. Drinkable now, but give it a year or two to open.” – James Suckling

02/02/2023

Founded in 1973 when Joe Phelps purchased a former cattle ranch near St. Helena in the Napa Valley, the winery now controls and farms nearly 375 acres of vines on eight estate vineyards in St. Helena, the Stags Leap District, Oakville, Rutherford, Oak Knoll District, Carneros and South Napa Valley.
Phelps is best known for its flagship Napa Valley blend of red Bordeaux varietals, Insignia, first produced in 1974. Awarded Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year” in 2005, Insignia is widely regarded as a qualitative benchmark for California winemaking.
In 2022, The winery has been bought by LVMH group.
Latest vintages available on www.wineparadise.com.hk!
*Joseph Phelps, “Insignia” 2019 (93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbec)
Highly rated: Decanter 97pts, Jeb Dunnuck 98pts, James Suckling 98pts, Vinous 97pts, Wine Advocate 98pts
“A very aromatic Insignia with pencil-shaving and graphite highlights to the dark fruit and blackberries. Full-bodied, yet tensioned and vertical, with very fine tannins that run deep and layered in the wine. Needs time to come together, but fantastic tension and structure.” – James Suckling
*Joseph Phelps, “Cabernet Sauvignon” 2019 (94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, 1% Malbec)
Jeb Dunnuck 93pts, James Suckling 94pts, Wine Advocate 93pts, Wine Enthusiast 94pts, Wine Spectator 92pts
“This wine is lovely in juicy red fruit, dried herb and hints of allspice, the tannin structure firm and giving. Offering refinement and structure, it shows nuances of black currant, cherry and toasted oak.” Cellar Selection – Wine Enthusiast

01/02/2023

Do you know Pym-Rae?
In January 2016, the Tesseron family became the owners of Villa Sorriso (Villa of Smiles), the former property of the actor Robin Williams.
The actor christened the vineyard with the middle names of his children “PYM” and “RAE”. Due to this touching story and in respect to the previous owners, the Tesserons have chosen to continue this name for the domain’s wine.
The vineyard had to be planted with Bordeaux varieties (60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc), the same that the family had experience with at Pontet-Canet.
Pym-Rae got high ratings from International critics: James Suckling 97pts, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 98+pts, Jeb Dunnuck 99pts..
Available at www.wineparadise.com.hk

31/01/2023

*CLOS APALTA 2019, Colchagua Valley (70% Carmenère, 18% Merlot, 8% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 4% Petit Verdot) available on Wine Paradise
#11 James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines in the World of 2022
“A generous array of ripe black and blue fruit with pink peppercorns, green olives, dried flowers, toffee and chocolate orange. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy and velvety tannins. Long and polished. Lovely salted caramel and olives at the end. Keeps going. Drink or hold.” – 99pts by James Suckling
“Aromatic and herbal nose of thyme, bay leaves, currants, blackberries, licorice and pomelo pith. Medium-bodied with a fleshy, delicious and open palate. Ripe tannins. Plush and caressing finish. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling
*LE PETIT CLOS – 2nd wine of Clos Apalta – 2019 (49% Carmenere, 30% Merlot, 18% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot)
“Aromatic and herbal nose of thyme, bay leaves, currants, blackberries, licorice and pomelo pith. Medium-bodied with a fleshy, delicious and open palate. Ripe tannins. Plush and caressing finish. Drink now or hold.” – 95pts by James Suckling

30/01/2023

---- Limited & high Rated Wines! ---
The wines of Vérité, French for “truth,” are the result of a combination of old world experience and new world fruit in Sonoma County-USA. The wine is a distinct blend of varietals harvested from small vineyard blocks, each cuvée culminating in a bespoke union of grape varieties, climate, soil expression and winemaking technique. Vigneron Pierre Seillan refers to this methodology as droit du sol: “right of the soil.”
Now available at Wine Paradise: Mix Case of 3 bottles including La Muse 2019 + La Joie 2019 + Le Désir 2019!
*LA MUSE 2019, Merlot-dominant La Muse delivers incredible depth and texture through impeccable farming of top micro-crus in Sonoma County. 99pts by Wine Advocate / 98+pts by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent /99pts James Suckling.
*LA JOIE 2019, was inspired by the classic wines from the Pauillac region of Bordeaux, and is blended from numerous mature plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon vines grown. 99pts by Wine Advocate / 100pts by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent /98pts James Suckling.
*LE DESIR 2019 is a Cabernet Franc-based blend that exudes high-toned aromatics, an iron-graphite core, and a pronounced minerality. 100pts by Wine Advocate / 100pts by Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent /100pts James Suckling.

16/08/2022

Hot summer in HK☀️! Discover a very unique selection of Italian white & rosé wines! 🌹👍

01/08/2022

KOVAL Gins now on Wine Paradise!

The Dry Gin (47%) is made with a unique variety of woodland spices. Juniper and wildflowers envelop the nose, while the taste is dry, yet vibrant – clean and nuanced by emerald grasses, golden citrus, and white pepper with a round, floral body.

The Barreled Gin (47%) rafted with the same prized recipe as the Dry Gin, but with new levels of citrus, spice and light butterscotch sweetness that come from its maturation in a KOVAL whiskey barrel.

Certified 100% Organic by Midwestern Organic Services Association (MOSA) & certified 100% Kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU).

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19/10/2021

Nice Sicily-Calabria wine class at Dante Alighieri Society! Great wines from Donnafugata & Librandi..

06/08/2021

Beautiful selection of French & Italian wines on www.wineparadise.com.hk! Enjoy the special prices! Feel the Summer cooler!

19/07/2021

Vecchio Amaro del Capo, the perfect drink for Summer! ⛱😎😎✈️

12/07/2021

Forza Azzurri! Congrats to the winners of Euro2020! Congrats to all the teams who let us forget the pandemic,..for a while!
Visit www.wineparadise.com.hk and get a special discount to celebrate this special occasion..or just enjoy nice Italian wines! 🇮🇹⚽️🥂🍷🍾🏆🇮🇹

20/04/2021

Agree with Vinous Media - Mr Galloni! Donnafugata Anthilia 2019 available on Wine Paradise!