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EDITOR
KIM YEUNG
Marketing Manager | Altaya Group |
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WHAT DO WE DRINK DURING SPRINGTIME?
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Easter is coming on Sunday 9 April this year. Are you ready for the warmer weather, and your Easter festivities? As the weather warms and our taste buds start to crave fresh and clean wines, it’s time to start picking out wines for their lightness and simplicity. Let's pair the wines with sunglasses, 25-degree days, and the smell of fresh-cut flowers.
CHAMPAGNE & SPARKLING
Good bubbles don’t have to be reserved for celebrations. During warmer weather, its fresh acidity and fresh flavours, along with the soft effervescence from the bubbles, make it refreshing and palate-cleansing. Crisp, light bubbles complement the lighter ingredients we usually have in springtime.
WHITE
The acidity in white wine enhances its refreshing, crisp qualities, making white a go-to in warmer weather. When the weather is warmer and humid, opt for dry whites with high acidity and light-to-medium body wines as they tend to be crisp and refreshing. Unoaked white, Sauvignon Blanc, pinot gris, etc have a lighter, fresher taste. Chablis is another great example of this season. The minerality, the high acidity, and the freshness work very well with your sunglasses.
ROSÉ
Enjoy the ocean breeze on a relaxing weekend afternoon (or any afternoon) on the beach. All you need is a chilled Rosé for relief. Rosé is an incredibly versatile wine that shouldn’t be reserved exclusively for the summer months. It is a refreshing choice that pairs well with seasonal foods like spring vegetables, lighter meat proteins, or fish and celebrates the sun with notes of red berries, flowers, and citrus.
RED
Glazed ham or Lamb rack are always served on the Easter table. Lighter-to-medium-bodied reds that have higher acidity and lower tannin are excellent for enjoying this Easter fest. Glazed ham calls for a pinot, the lower tannin, and high acidity Pinot Noir will do the job. It has cherry fruit on the nose, a little spice on the palate, and will leave liberty for whatever garnish you offer. Rack of lamb is often encrusted with lots of herbs and spices. Beaujolais makes a lovely pairing with it. The rich flavour and complex aromas with the dark berry fruit complement lamb’s distinctive flavour.
SWEET
Carrot cake is an Easter dessert that can be paired with a variety of wines. A Riesling or Gewürztraminer has enough sweetness to balance out the spices in the cake, and the acidity will help to cut through the richness of the frosting.
Take a look at our Easter Wines’ Recommendation now.
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The LARMANDIERs have been contributing to the reputation of Côte des Blancs Champagnes for 8 generations. Since the 19th century, the LARMANDIER family have been cultivating their vines in the premiers and grand crus of the Côte des Blancs. Chalk is the keystone of these great terroirs. Indeed, among the different production areas of the Champagne appellation, only the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs are situated on the Campanian chalk which is at the origin of the elegant mineral quality of Larmandier-Bernier Champagnes.
Since 2017, Arthur Larmandier has been taking part in the life of the estate from a very young age. After graduating from Rennes Business School and possessing a wealth of international experience, he chose to pursue the family adventure.
ORGANICALLY GROWN GRAND CRUS, CRAFTED WITH PRECISION AND PATIENCE, HEALTHY, RIPE GRAPES FOR PURE, MINERAL, AUTHENTIC WINES.
Larmandier-Bernier Vieille Vigne du Levant Millesime 2013 should be tasted for its own qualities as an aperitif, to accompany poultry with morels, and this cuvée will happily stand its ground with dishes cooked in cream. It must be allowed time to open up so that you can appreciate its power, complexity, and exceptional length. It should be kept for 2 years (it will gain in-depth) and much longer, even, if that’s how you like it.
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CHAMPAGNE SALON & DELAMOTTE DINNER
21 Apr 2023 @ 1830 - 2230 | $2,888 + 10% per person
GADDI'S1/F, The Peninsula Hong Kong, Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
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WINENOW SPRING FAIR
29 Apr 2023 @ 1200 - 1900 | $220 per person
Level 3, K11 Atelier, 728 King's Road, Quarry Bay (Quarry Bay MTR Station Exit C)
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TRINNES ROSÉ 2020
Provence, France
Rosé | 750 ml | WS 88
Cinsault, Grenache, Syrah, and Merlot
Triennes Rosé 2020 is a perfect drink during springtime. I opened this bottle last Saturday and enjoyed it with my friends. The pronounced floral and strawberry notes make it so pleasant during warm and humid days. It has the harmony and elegance that have earned the worldwide appreciation of the rosés of Provence.
was $120 NOW $100 / bottle
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LARMANDIER-BERNIER VIEILLE VIGNE DU LEVANT MILLESIME 2013
Champagne, France | 750 ml
Chardonnay
This full-bodied Champagne delivers a complex bouquet of orange oil together with freshly baked bread, white flowers, marzipan, and beeswax. Appreciate its power, complexity, and exceptionally long, mineral finish very much. You can enjoy it on its own as an aperitif, or pair it with some creamy poultry dishes.
was $1,090 NOW $930 / bottle
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*Offer valid until 30 April 2023, while stock last. For orders of 1,000 HKD or above, delivery is complimentary.
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Issues 2023 Q2
