Berry Bros & Rudd

Berry Bros and Rudd is the oldest wine and spirit merchant in Britain, having traded from the same shop on St James’s Street in London since 1698. Despite Berry’s history, it is one of the most innovative and modern wine and spirit merchants. Wines can be indented into Hong Kong if they are not available in Berry’s list here. There is a good selection available in the shop. Bordeaux includes Chateau Palmer, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Pontet Canet, Chateau Lynch Bages and Chateau La Mission Haut Brion. From Burgundy, there is the hard to find Domaine de la Romanee Conti. There is a good range of New World wines, including Torbreck and Ridge from California. Berry's also has some decent inexpensive own brand wines. Delivery is free for purchases over $1,500. All staff have received good training and are able to offer advice.

Castello Del Vino

Castello Del Vino shops are the retail outlets of Valdivia, a specialist importer of Italian wines. Unfortunately there is no website so checking what is available in advance is not possible, although staff are able to give useful suggestions and prices over the phone. Major producers include Zenato from Valpolicella, Farnese and San Felice from Tuscany, Fontanafredda from Piedmont and Cusumano from Sicily. The latter’s Nero d’Avola is excellent value at just over $100. Delivery is free for 12 bottles or purchases over $1,000.

Cellarmaster Wines

Wines are available from most parts of the world at this convenient wine shop. France, Italy, Chile and New Zealand are well represented but the strongest country is Australia. Producers such as St Hallett, Beresford, Grant Burge, Salena and Rymill are all well represented. The Connoisseurs Collection consists of wines selected for their highest quality for price ratio and the Special Cellar Collection consists of wines that are amongst the highest quality in the world. Delivery for six bottles or above is free. Joining the Cellarmaster's Wine Club has many benefits including 15 to 25 percent discount off retail prices and up to 40 percent off special offers. Members enjoy free storage and have free weekly wine tastings.

Gallerie Du Vin

Gallerie Du Vin has been in business since 1997. In addition to wine, there is also a wide range of wine accessories such as crystal glasses, decanters, openers and wine cellars, as well as cigar and cigar accessories. Wines are imported from all over the world and are generally high quality. Champagnes are well represented with Moet & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Dom Perignon and Louis Roederer available. Top Italian wines include Gaja, Altesino, Ornellaia, Solaia and Sassicaia. Delivery is free to Wan Chai or Central but for all other areas, a minimum purchase of over $1,000 is required. The VIP Club offers 10 percent discount on regular priced bottles and an additional five percent discount on cases. Gift boxes decorated with famous art make this a good place to buy gifts.

Ponti Food & Wine Cellar

Established in 1988, Ponti was carries between 800 to 1,200 wines and wine accessories, such as decanters, glasses, openers and wine cellars. It is particularly strong on Bordeaux with many classed growths available including Chateau Leoville Barton, Chateau Lynch Bages and Chateau Palmer. California is also well represented with Dutton, Heitz, Saintsbury and St Francis. Rare Italian, Australian and German producers also feature. The VIP Club offers discounts even on promotional items. Delivery is free for purchases of above $1,000 or of 12 bottles. Ponti conducts wine tastings and other special wine events. Most purchases are eligible to earn Asia Miles.