UJ9 – HAKKAISAN HONJOZU – 720ML

The velvety smooth and vibrant Johnnie Walker Blue Label has a rich history of Lunar New Year releases, with each year bringing a beautiful bespoke pack and bottle design celebrating the Zodiac sign of that year.

In 2023, the design is created by Chinese artist James Jean. His incredible artwork pays homage to the Wood Dragon. Regarded as the mightiest of all zodiac animals, The Wood Dragon emerges from an ancient forest as symbol of life and creativity in this Johnnie Walker Limited Edition design, a portent of future prosperity that embraces that defiant optimism of “Keep Walking. Just as maturing whiskies blossom into life after careful ageing in wooden casks.

In 2024, the year of the wood dragon helps good fortunes flourish. Reimagined by Asian-American artist and cultural pioneer, James Jean. The evergreen wood dragon springs from bountiful flora and fauna and bursts to life with auspicious ambition.

This year Royal Salute partnered with renowned Chinese illustrator and visual designer, Yunshu Li, to reinterpret the ‘Ignite the New Year’ concept. ​

Born in China and now based in Shanghai, Yunshu beautifully fuses colour and modernity in her illustration to match the vibrancy of the festivities. Her intricate visuals bring to life a sense of hope and happiness through the exquisite new design, which captures the cultural significance of the occasion.

Bin 389 was often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’, in part because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange. First made in 1960 by the legendary Max Schubert, this was the wine that helped forge Penfolds reputation with red wine drinkers by combining the structure of cabernet sauvignon with the richness of shiraz. Exemplifying the judicious balance of fruit and oak, Bin 389 highlights the generous mid-palate Penfolds is known for. Make a statement with this limited-edition Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz 2021 Magnum in a special Lunar New Year Year of the Dragon Gift Box.

A dramatically beautiful sparkling Rosé with vibrant pink color. A rich red fruit bouquet precedes an elegant palate of strawberry and black currant, resulting in a perfect harmony of aroma, taste, body, and finish: refreshing but not too sweet. A delicious, delicate blend of France’s three most famous Rosé grapes: Syrah, Cinsault, and Grenache, aged for the perfect effervescence and blended with a 100% Syrah dosage.

Country: France | Region: Burgundy

Invigorating combination of ripe and silky fruit alongside a refreshing backbone of vibrant acidity. An inviting and delectable chardonnay that offers something for everyone.The 2017 Chardonnay is another terrific vintage for this cuvée and it’s ayear in year out value. Ripe apple, green citrus, and hints of spice alldefine the bouquet, and it’s rounded and supple, with plenty of fruit aswell as balance. It’s a no brainer purchase as well as a great introduction to the wines from The Hilt and Jonata.

Country : USA | Region : Santa Barbara

Indulge in true French luxury with this extraordinary cuvée made from 100% Chardonnay in Burgundy and blended with an oak-aged dosage from Chablis, home to some of France’s most famous vineyards. Belaire Luxe is packaged in an opulent white & gold bottle, perfectly complementing the rich yet refreshing cuvée within.

Country: France | Region: Burgundy

This gift pack includes:

1 x 750ml MUMM GRAND CORDON

Mumm Grand Cordon’s revolutionary bottle honours the past in a future-forward spirit: the iconic red ribbon is molded directly in the glass achieving a technical feat.

TO THE EYE
A golden robe of enticing brilliance, energized by an exuberant stream of fine, persistent bubbles.

ON THE NOSE
A bracing, expressive nose: notes of ripe peaches, apricots and pineapple cascade from the glass. The aromatic richness and complexity are underscored by touches of vanilla and pastry, dried fruits, yeast and honey.

ON THE PALATE
Each sip of this structured, vinous champagne unleashes intense and complex flavors of fresh fruits, before morphing into a long finish that is both powerful and fresh.

Country : France | Region : Champagne

Unveiling the Dr. Loosen Riesling Qualitätswein Dragon Year Edition – a tribute to the power and grace of the mythical dragon. This limited edition Riesling, with its intricate dragon design, symbolizes strength and fortune.

This extremely popular introductory wine embodies the elegant and racy style of classic Mosel Riesling. It is refreshing and fruity, with a fine mineral edge that is typical of the region. The grapes used to make Dr. L come exclusively from traditional vineyards with steep slopes and slate soil.

Country: German | Region: Pfalz

After working during 20 years for the most famous luxury Houses, Vincent Darré is applying his talents as a designer and interior decorator embodying the timeless luxury of French decorative arts. Often expressing his artistical vision through watercolours illustrations.Vincent Darré has redrawn Martell Swift in a style evoking doves of peace, thus creating an allegory in which the Martell swift is the bearer of a universal warmth and generosity directly linked to the reputation of Martell Cordon Bleu. The blue ribbon in the design connects the swifts, just as Martell Cordon Bleu connects people with the generosity of its taste.