US$6.8m wines from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau sold out
All 147 lots (533 bottles) from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau were sold out at Sotheby’s Spring Sale Series last week, achieving another ‘white glove’ sale for the auction house.
Category: Hong Kong
Rare Black Bowmore to go under hammer at Sotheby’s
This month, in association with Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Bowmore® Islay Single Malt Whisky will offer a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a unique collector’s item – the Bowmore Archive Cabinet.
Zeman: 35% bars in Hong Kong closed due to pandemic
Allan Zeman said that about 35% of the city’s bars had shut doors because of the pandemic and prolonged government ban on operation.
Hong Kong bar gives out free drinks for the vaccinated
A shot for a shot? Foxglove bar in Hong Kong is rewarding these who got vaccinated a shot.
Louis Roederer launches still wines from Champagne
Champagne powerhouse Louis Roederer has launched two single-vineyard still wines from the famed sparkling wine region, as more Champagne producers move to experiment with still wines due to global warming.
Former MD of Jebsen sets up consulting firm
Gavin Jones, former Managing Director of Hong Kong’s leading wine and spirits company, Jebsen Beverage Company, has ventured out and set up his own consultancy.
Industry leader warns 3,000 restaurants on the verge of closure in HK
Industry leader from Hong Kong’s dining sector warns that 3,000 restaurants would close for good, as the city extends another two weeks of social distancing measures that would cover the lucrative Chinese New Year.
Hong Kong merchant L’Imperatrice announces new management team
Hong Kong-based fine wine merchant L’Imperatrice has formally parted ways with its founder Julien Froger and is eager to turn a new corner.
The MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2021 Unveils New Stars
Michelin today unveiled its full selection of restaurants for the MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong Macau 2021, recognizing a total of 277 eateries and 54 lodging establishments across the two cities, at a time when the dining sector has been heavily hit by the pandemic.
“Bourgogne and I” : Eric Desgouttes
Eric Desgouttes, general manager of Kerry Wines, talks to Ivy Ng about his relationship with Bourgogne, the best value-for-money bottles, and who he admires the most in Burgundy.