UJ9 – HAKKAISAN HONJOZU – 720ML

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.

The Famille J M Cazes Pauillac de Lynch Bages 2018 is a blend of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot and 3% Cabernet Franc from the Cazes family estate in Medoc. Highly acclaimed, this third wine of Château Lynch Bages is a perfect example of the family’s focus on quality and tradition. Lively with young fruit characteristics, it’s an ideal wine for early drinking. A seductive mouthfeel with powerful yet silky tannins. On the palate, there is a strong aura of dark chocolate, rosemary and spices enveloped in a fresh core leading to a long finish.

Country: France | Region: Pauillac

Light but unique in character, this approachable Sauvignon Blanc is filled with aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit, gooseberry and guava. 19 Crimes Sauvignon Block is light bodied with a fresh, crisp finish and a light straw color. A criminally easy wine to enjoy.

Country: Australia | Region: South Eastern Australia

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.

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.

19 Crimes is defiant by nature, bold in character and always uncompromising. This spirit lives on today through innovators and culture creators, like Cali’s own Snoop Dogg. A leader in contemporary pop culture, Snoop embodies the timeless values of the 19 Crimes rogues who came before him.

Tasting Notes:
Color: Bright pink hue.
Nose: Ripe strawberry notes along with delicate floral, rose petal aromas.
Palate: Fruit-forward notes of fresh raspberry, strawberry and red cherry. Pleasant mouth-feel with balanced acidity and sweetness.

Country: Australia | Region: South Eastern Australia