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The California Wine Month is returning to Hong Kong for the second time from July 1-August 31, with a first-ever ‘Sips of Summer’ pop-up store in Causeway Bay to showcase the diversity and quality from the sun-drenched golden state.
A bottle of Yamazaki 55 Year Old, the oldest expression of the prestigious Yamazaki whisky and the oldest Japanese whisky in history, will go under hammer at Bonhams’ upcoming Hong Kong auction on August 21.
With political tensions and declining economy, Hong Kong’s relevance as a gateway to the Chinese wine market has shrunk but “in short term” it still acts as a bridge to the more profitable mainland market, says Josh Gu, ProWine China & Asia’s Project Director.
Hong Kong’s worst coronavirus resurgence could cost the city’s dining sector as much as HK$3 billion (US$387 million) in the month of July, as dining-in at restaurants is banned till the end of this month.
Hong Kong government has announced sweeping rollbacks on social distancing rules to fight alarming third wave, including banning dine-in at restaurants and closure of bars.
A seminar on how to create an ideal wine list will be held at the November HKTDC International Wine and Spirits Fair.
After Hong Kong reported alarming infection numbers within days, the city has reverted to strict social distancing measures including putting a cap on numbers at restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
One 6-litre Methuselah of Romanée-Conti 1999 doubled its previous estimate and was sold for over HK$2.1 million, as part of the Sotheby’s three-day wine auction that saw fierce bidding and stunning results.
Napa Valley’s historic estate Beaulieu Vineyard has launched 2016 commemorative vintage of its top cuvee Georges de Latour in Hong Kong celebrating the winery’s 80th anniversary of the first bottling of the iconic Napa Cabernet.
The drink of the summer, rosé, is back in full swing in Hong Kong. Discover more gems that can get you through the summer months at the upcoming Bettane + Desseauve tasting.