New Arrival - Summerhouse

2010 Summerhouse Sauvignon Blanc is arriving on New Years day and will be ready to deliver by Friday January 7th. This has been long awaited and will sell fast so contact us today for your advance order.

That Special Wine

Wine is a very personal thing indeed so I decided to ask around our office to see what they would choose to have with family and friends this Holiday Season.

Lee Watson - Sales Manager

• 1996 Dom Perignon
• 2004 Valduero Reserva Magnum (Spain) 

Casey Chan - Assistant Sales Manager

"I would like to have the Van Zellers Rufo Douro Tinto 08

 Sweet nose, lovely plum fruit, slightly herbal. Versatile for matching both Chinese & Western dishes. Might go well with your Christmas Pudding too!"

Pierre Tam - Manager China

• Syunka Irdori Junmai Daiginiyo Sake
• 2005 Domaine Jacques Prieur Echezeaux Grand Cru 

Connie Fok - Sales Manager Spasa (Sake)

" I would like to select ' Hatsugokoro Junmai Daiginjyo '  which is full bodied with a little acidic sharpness in the flavor & a slight flower fragrance.

As this sake is on a premium level & packed in gift box, it is also good as a Christmas present as well."

 And for me? I would have to start the day sharing a bottle of 1997 Louis Roederer Cristal with my wife, then a bottle of 1990 Valduero Gran Reserva 12 year with lunch and finish the day sipping some 2006 Quinta Vale D. Maria LBV Port with my grand father.

On behalf of all of us at Saveurs I would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year.

Cheers!

Dean Aslin

Marketing Manager

Wine Makers for the International Wine & Spirits Fair November 4,5,6

With the HKTDC International Wine & Spirits Fair being held in November comes an opportunity to have some of the wine industry's talented wine makers and owners come to Hong Kong. We are pleased to introduce them to you.

Unfortunately Edouard has found out that he needs to have a minor operation at this time so he can not attend. However we will still have his wines available for tasting during the event.

We will be having many dinners and tastings outside of the fair that will give you a chance to get to know and experience the passion that these wine makers have for making great wines.

Stay tuned for more details.

If you would really like to attend a particular event send us an email to marketing@saveurs.com.hk and we will let you know as soon as the events are confirmed. 

Mid Autumn Festival - Something for the sweet tooth!

We've put together a few recommendations if you are looking for a great match for the Moon Cakes or a gift for someone special.

Dessert Wines

Domaine Marcel Deiss (Alsace)
Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 750ml 2002 $560


Chateau Pajzos (Hungary)
Aszu 5 Puttonyous, Grand Cru Classe 500ml 1993 $325


Undurraga (Chile)
Late Harvest Reserva 375ml 2004 $105


Chateau Rieussec (France)
Sauternes, Premier Cru Classe 375ml 2000 $345


Forrest Estate ( New Zealand)
Late Harvest Riesling, Marlborough 375ml 2007 $160




Port Wine


Quinta de Roriz (Portugal)
Vintage Port 750ml 2003 $600 


For a full list of our dessert wine and ports have a look through our price list HERE

Rebecca Leung Interviews Mathieu Deiss

Rebecca Leung took some time at the Vinexpo to talk to Domaine Marcel Deiss wine maker Mathieu Deiss.

In English and Cantonese.

Featured Outlet - Graze, Sheung Wan

Ok, I'll admit that the idea of a cafe in Sheung Wan isn't exactly new but like most things in life the secret is in the execution. This is where they have excelled.

At first glance the menu appears similar to any other cafe but when you have a look at the food on display you know it isn't. Opening at 8am on weekdays and 9am on weekends you can start your day with a healthy breakfast menu and a cup of coffee made from Graze's very own whole bean grind or one of their gourmet teas if you would prefer.

After breakfast there really is quite a large selection to keep you "Grazing" throughout the day. Salads, Sandwiches, Pastas, Quiches, Burritos (they look really good), Muffins, Cookies and don't get me started on the desserts. Everything is available to have in the small but comfortable dinning area or you can take away (Including the wine).

When I visited I was behaving and just had the baby spinach, toasted walnut & blue cheese salad that was really good and surprisingly filling. My good behavior didn't extend to the beverages and I did indulge in a couple of glasses of Summerhouse Chardonnay while I relaxed after a busy Monday.

The thing that you notice about Graze is that, despite the happy staff and fun atmosphere of this cozy place, they do take what they do very seriously. The standard of all the ingredients is extremely high, as is the service, but despite this they have offered everything at very reasonable prices.

If you are on foursquare then you'll be wrapped with the special offers you can get just for checking in. Click HERE for the details.

Essential Details Are:

address

ground floor chao's building,
143-145 bonham strand, sheung wan, hong kong
香港上環文咸東街143-145號趙氏大廈地下

telephone and fax

t. +852 2850 7766 | f. +852 2850 7997

email

for more information, email us at info@graze.hk

opening hours

monday to friday: 8am to 9pm

saturday, sunday & public holidays: 9am to 5pm 

I'm told it gets pretty busy in the mornings so get there early with your paper!

Web Site at www.graze.hk and follow them on twitter @grazecafe

Written by Dean Aslin, Marketing Manager at Saveurs

Places To Go!

Impress your friends with these great finds and you'll save on the bill with their great wine specials this month too.

BACKSTAGE Live Restaurant

There is always something going on from live music, open mike, drama and free jams and at Backstage you're amongst the action. You can now enjoy a huge selection of Oysters from the bar and wash them down with our wines. 

1/F Somptueux Central, 52-54 Wellington Street, Central Ph: 2167 8985

• 2009 Italia Pinot Grigio, Italy, by the glass
• 2009 Valduero Garcia Viadero, Ribera del Duero, Spain, by the glass
• 2009 Summerhouse Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ

Bull's Kitchen 

If you're over Ap Lei Chau way keep an eye out for this local place serving up western dishes and of course, some good wines. Shop 2, LG/F, Sham Wan Towers, 3 Ap Lei Chau Drive, Ap Lei Chau.

• 2009 Italia, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, Italy, by the glass
• 2008 Italia Mutepulciano d'Abruzzo, DOC, Italy, by the glass
• 2005 Chateau Lamoliere, Fronsac, France
• 2006 Chateau Bernadotte, Haut Medoc, France

O3 by Oyster Cube 

A contemporary seafood restaurant with a relaxed and comfortable setting that specialise in fresh oysters like the name suggests. 5/F, City Plaza, Taikoo Shing.

• 2009 Summerhouse Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
• 2008Italia, Pinot Grigio, Veneto, IT
• 2009 MOJO Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills, AU
• 2008 MOJO Shiraz, Barossa, AU

Wu Kong Restaurant

A modern up market restaurant serving modern Shanghai style cuisine. You'll find our wines on special at the Times Square outlet on the 13/F

• 2009 Summerhouse Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, NZ
• 2006 Chateau Bernadotte, Cru Bourgeois, Haut Medoc

If you would like any more information or suggestions on where to enjoy our wines send us an email to marketing@saveurs.com.hk