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Hong Kong boasts of being Asia’s biggest market for wines, second to China, it also enjoys the &nbsp;distinction of being the region’s wine hub. But as any wine connoisseurs know, collecting wines is not as simple and easy as gathering decorative items and putting them on display. Specific conditions need to be met to create the ideal environment to store and age wines, especially the premium ones. &nbsp;
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<h4>Temperature</h4>
Heat and wine is the worst combination that makes the city&#8217;s climate far from ideal for ageing wines. The taste of wine can be tainted if it is not kept at the perfect temperature range of seven to 18 degrees Celsius. Wine fridges offer a solution to concerns over regulating temperature for wine storage and ageing.
<h4>Humidity&nbsp;</h4>
Humidity is a key factor to achieve the optimal environment for&nbsp;wine storage. Humidity above 70% could cause labels to mould and degrade while&nbsp;any level below 50% will cause the corks to dry, causing oxidation and&nbsp;ultimately affecting the quality of the wine. Keeping a dehumidifier running&nbsp;will allow constant humidity regulation for your storage room.&nbsp;
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<h4>Lighting</h4>
Lighting is also a significant factor to create the optimal&nbsp;environment for storing wine. Wines must never be exposed to sunlight. Even a&nbsp;brief exposure to ultraviolet radiation can cause a chemical reaction with sulphites&nbsp;in the wine which can affect the taste. Dark spaces in underground cellars are&nbsp;ideal for wine storage. But with the city&#8217;s architecture, underground storage is not common. Alternatively, low-intensity lighting in places with LED light bulbs is a harmless solution to achieve sufficient&nbsp;illumination in storage spaces that won’t affect the quality of wines.&nbsp;Alternatively wrapping the bottles in towels and keeping them in their original&nbsp;cases also extends the ageing process.
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<h4>Store wines on its side</h4>
Storing wine bottles, laid on its side, allows for the corks to be in constant contact with the wine, keeping them moist and preventing them from drying out, thus prolonging the quality of your precious vino.&nbsp;
<h4>Store wines in a cellar</h4>
Ideally, wines should be kept in underground wine cellars which provide the perfect combination of dark spaces, low humidity and temperature as well as ample space to collect your vino assets. However, space is often a challenge and problem that wine collectors face in Hong Kong. But worry not as there is a growing demand of wine storage facilities in the city that provides the ideal conditions and security system for oenophiles to pursue their love for wine collecting while having the peace of mind that their valuable vino are protected.&nbsp;
Here are some of the city’s strictly-regulated and highly-secure wine cellars:
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<a href="http://www.winebank.com.hk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Wine Bank</a>
Location: Tsuen Wan
Cost: $3,880 to $6,380 /month
This wine storage facility caters to the needs of customers’ fine wines and can only be accessed with staff supervision. A mere&nbsp; 30-minute drive from China, this private wine storage facility serves as a conveniently-located solution to the hefty tax charges that wine collectors in China are subject to.
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<a href="http://www.winevault.com.hk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Wine Vault</a>
Location: Wong Chuk Hang
Cost:&nbsp;$2,780 Up /month 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; $198 / year (customers who buy from Wine Vault)
A retailer of Burgundy and Bordeaux wines, it also provides 24-hour access to wine cellars and a fully-fitted kitchen for customers’ wine tastings and catered events.&nbsp;
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<a href="http://13degrees.com.hk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">13 Degrees</a>
Location: Aberdeen
Cost: $4,980 Up /month
Created with the standards of wine collectors, this storage facility features full customer-focused service with available inventory check-in and facilities to ensure optimum temperature, humidity and lighting for wine ageing.
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<a href="http://13degrees.com.hk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hip Cellar</a>
Location: Tin Hau
Cost: $2,888 /month
A wine storage facility that highlights the experience of great wines. With a fully furnished lounge and private kitchen complete with a comprehensive audio and visual equipment&nbsp; to host catered events.
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<a href="https://www.crownwinecellars.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crown Wine Cellars</a>
Location: Deep Water Bay and Tuen Mun
Cost:&nbsp;up to $176 per case of 12 bottles /year 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (other charges might apply)
Reputed to have the best security and safety systems with the most ideal conditions available in the city, this underground concrete chamber holds a large collection of high-value wines.
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For Hong Kong oenophiles looking to buy <a href="//www.gafencushop.com/nicolas-feuillatte-france-favourite-champagne/">Nicolas Feuillatte</a> or any number of other high-end wines, their first port of call should be at Omtis Fine Wines, the family-run wine merchant that has made Asia its home for 100 years. We interview Philippe Bera, CEO of Omtis, about its partnership with the French champagne house, its centenary celebrations and its vision for the future.
<figure id="attachment_42219" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-42219" style="width: 466px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-42219" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Philippe-Bera-CEO-of-Omtis.jpg" alt="Philippe Bera, CEO of Omtis" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Philippe-Bera-CEO-of-Omtis.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Philippe-Bera-CEO-of-Omtis-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Philippe-Bera-CEO-of-Omtis-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Philippe-Bera-CEO-of-Omtis-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Philippe-Bera-CEO-of-Omtis-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-42219" class="wp-caption-text">Philippe Bera, CEO of Omtis</figcaption></figure>
How did the partnership between Omtis and Nicolas Feuillatte come about?
Unlike most wine distributors, Omtis Fine Wines focuses primarily on the high-end. We were the agents for Domaines Barons de Rothschild wines for more than 20 years in Hong Kong and Macau, before segueing into becoming a fine wine merchant with a global presence. We then encountered Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, a powerful brand representing almost a third of the Champagne region. Building Nicolas Feuillatte in Hong Kong and Macau was an enticing challenge, so we grabbed the opportunity. It’s been a very fruitful partnership with market penetration increasing each year.
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Omtis is celebrating its 100th anniversary in Asia this year. What are the keys to success for this family-run business?
That’s a complex question. Omtis has evolved across different industries to where it is today – from importing Western movies into China in the ‘20s to being the exclusive agent for Omega and Tissot watches, not to mention other reputable Swiss luxury brands in Greater China from the ‘30s to becoming a wine distributor in Hong Kong and Macau in the ‘80s.
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I think the most important factor of our success is that every new generation brought a fresh perspective. My father worked in Switzerland before joining Omtis, so he had strong connections with the watchmaking industry as well as an engineering background which helped us grow our watch importing business in Hong Kong. For myself, I worked as a banker previously, so I have a finance-driven approach to our wine business. These unique skillsets help us reinvigorate Omtis to make sure it stays contemporary and ahead of any major trends.
Furthermore, I think communication has been our greatest asset. When one generation transitions to the next, it does not mean that the previous generation’s input stops. In fact, using their experience and knowledge to complement the current generation’s visions have really strengthened our business as we expanded across industries. I talk with my father every day to get his input on our strategies.
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With a century under its belt, what’s next for Omtis?
Something that we’ve been working on is a brand-new system of wine purchasing and management. Currently within our industry, each step of the wine value chain is isolated and disjointed, from the vineyards to the distributors to the storage companies to the auction houses – it’s a very inefficient process. We want to help our clients keep tabs of their collections from the vineyard to their homes. From calculating storage costs to shipping details and even tracking the provenance of each individual bottle, we’re hoping to streamline and digitise the entire process, so our customers receive efficient service and full transparency.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-42217" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Omtis-Fine-Wines-is-a-family-run-business-specialising-in-high-end-wines.jpg" alt="Omtis Fine Wines is a family-run business specialising in high-end wines" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Omtis-Fine-Wines-is-a-family-run-business-specialising-in-high-end-wines.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Omtis-Fine-Wines-is-a-family-run-business-specialising-in-high-end-wines-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Omtis-Fine-Wines-is-a-family-run-business-specialising-in-high-end-wines-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Omtis-Fine-Wines-is-a-family-run-business-specialising-in-high-end-wines-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Omtis-Fine-Wines-is-a-family-run-business-specialising-in-high-end-wines-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Omtis-Fine-Wines-is-a-family-run-business-specialising-in-high-end-wines-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Omtis-Fine-Wines-is-a-family-run-business-specialising-in-high-end-wines-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
For the immediate future, though, with Omtis turning 100 this year, we’re aiming to host 100 events. It’s a fun way to interact with our friends and clients, and we’re looking to host everything from intimate dinners to larger-scale tasting parties.
Thank you. 
For more information, please contact <a href="mailto:sales@omtis.com">sales@omtis.com</a>

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Omtis Fine Wines: Hong Kong-based luxury wine merchant turns 100

It wasn’t so very long ago that Bordeaux, that most pre-eminent of French wine regions, claimed to have something of a monopoly when it came to making the world’s finest vintages. And, to be fair, up until seven years ago, its winemakers – particularly those of the Grand Cru persuasion – were permanent fixtures at the top of any list of top tipple producers.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-41973" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-grapes-are-among-the-most-prized-in-the-world.jpg" alt="Burgundy grapes are among the most prized in the world" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-grapes-are-among-the-most-prized-in-the-world.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-grapes-are-among-the-most-prized-in-the-world-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-grapes-are-among-the-most-prized-in-the-world-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-grapes-are-among-the-most-prized-in-the-world-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-grapes-are-among-the-most-prized-in-the-world-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-grapes-are-among-the-most-prized-in-the-world-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-grapes-are-among-the-most-prized-in-the-world-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
Back in 2011, though, that all changed. Global demand for Bordeaux tanked, and Mouton Rothschild and Chateau Lafite, to name but two, suddenly found themselves jostling for table space with a bunch of upstart Burgundians. Fast forward seven more years, and the supplicant has become the master, with Burgundy now, arguably, dominating the industry – its reputation impeccable and its per-bottle price becoming ever more premium.
Now, though, some see signs that this prized province is also passing its peak. Where, then, should discerning oenophiles turn to for their next fine wine fix? Few are better qualified to conjure an answer to that particular conundrum than Chadwick Delaney, Managing Director of Justerini &amp; Brooks, the most-lauded of longstanding London wine merchants…
<figure id="attachment_41975" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41975" style="width: 466px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41975" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Chadwick-Delaney-of-Justerini-Brooks-on-Burgundy-wines-and-beyond.jpg" alt="Chadwick Delaney of Justerini &amp; Brooks on Burgundy wines and beyond" width="466" height="700" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Chadwick-Delaney-of-Justerini-Brooks-on-Burgundy-wines-and-beyond.jpg 466w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Chadwick-Delaney-of-Justerini-Brooks-on-Burgundy-wines-and-beyond-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Chadwick-Delaney-of-Justerini-Brooks-on-Burgundy-wines-and-beyond-186x280.jpg 186w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Chadwick-Delaney-of-Justerini-Brooks-on-Burgundy-wines-and-beyond-120x180.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Chadwick-Delaney-of-Justerini-Brooks-on-Burgundy-wines-and-beyond-400x601.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41975" class="wp-caption-text">Chadwick Delaney, Managing Director of Justerini &amp; Brooks</figcaption></figure>
What do you see as the defining wine trend in Asia right now?
That would have to be the rise of Burgundy, though that applies to the whole world and not just Asia. Most notably, estates such as Domaine de la Romanée-Conti are commanding astronomical prices, but other lesser-known producers are also doing well. This is largely down to Burgundy’s talented new generation of winemakers who, I think it’s safe to say, are going through something of a renaissance right now. After the Big Bordeaux Bust of 2011, collectors in search of alternative high-quality wines immediately fell under Burgundy’s spell.
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-41974" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-vineyard.jpg" alt="Burgundy vineyard" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-vineyard.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-vineyard-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-vineyard-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-vineyard-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-vineyard-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-vineyard-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Burgundy-vineyard-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" />
Following several years of soaring demand, is there a danger that Burgundy is now on course for its own Big Bust? 

That’s very difficult to determine. The Burgundy dynamic right now is very different to that of pre-crash Bordeaux. Back then, it was a change of government policy in China – one of its biggest markets – that saw ostentatious gift-giving suddenly frowned upon, resulting in demand dropping overnight.
Thanks in part to its smaller production capacity, Burgundy has never been reliant on mass demand from China. In fact, if anything was to trigger a collapse in its value proposition, it would more likely be a change in priority on the part of collectors. It’s not inconceivable that they might one day think: “Instead of spending tens of thousands of pounds on a single case of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, I’d rather find something equally satisfying, but rather more wallet-friendly…”
<figure id="attachment_41971" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41971" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41971" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Barbarescu-in-Italys-Piedmont-region-may-be-a-Burgundy-successor.jpg" alt="Barbarescu in Italy's Piedmont region may be a Burgundy successor" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Barbarescu-in-Italys-Piedmont-region-may-be-a-Burgundy-successor.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Barbarescu-in-Italys-Piedmont-region-may-be-a-Burgundy-successor-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Barbarescu-in-Italys-Piedmont-region-may-be-a-Burgundy-successor-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Barbarescu-in-Italys-Piedmont-region-may-be-a-Burgundy-successor-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Barbarescu-in-Italys-Piedmont-region-may-be-a-Burgundy-successor-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Barbarescu-in-Italys-Piedmont-region-may-be-a-Burgundy-successor-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Barbarescu-in-Italys-Piedmont-region-may-be-a-Burgundy-successor-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41971" class="wp-caption-text">Barbarescu in Italy&#8217;s Piedmont region may be a Burgundy successor</figcaption></figure>
Are there any other regions that you particularly see as on the way up?
There is a notable spike of interest in the wines coming out of Piedmont in northern Italy. It’s perhaps significant that there’s a number of similarities between the Burgundy and Piedmont estates. In both cases, they tend to be small, family-owned, single varietal vineyards producing very aromatic, expressive wines. In particular, Piedmont’s Barolo and Barbaresco are proving to be performers of note, suggesting to some that the region will evolve along very similar lines to Burgundy.
Looking further afield in Europe, Germany has won a number of admirers over recent years. In fact, it is officially our fastest-growing region. The German whites tend to be particularly dry, a characteristic that makes them eminently restaurant-friendly – a fact not lost on the sommeliers of many fine-dining establishments. Then there’s the pinot noirs, which, while having a unique German identity, in taste terms are also far more reminiscent of Bourgogne than any of their New World counterparts.
<figure id="attachment_41976" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-41976" style="width: 700px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-41976" src="//www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/German-wines-may-succeed-Burgundy-as-the-next-big-thing.jpg" alt="German wines may succeed Burgundy as the next big thing" width="700" height="466" srcset="https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/German-wines-may-succeed-Burgundy-as-the-next-big-thing.jpg 700w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/German-wines-may-succeed-Burgundy-as-the-next-big-thing-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/German-wines-may-succeed-Burgundy-as-the-next-big-thing-421x280.jpg 421w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/German-wines-may-succeed-Burgundy-as-the-next-big-thing-120x80.jpg 120w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/German-wines-may-succeed-Burgundy-as-the-next-big-thing-500x333.jpg 500w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/German-wines-may-succeed-Burgundy-as-the-next-big-thing-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.gafencushop.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/German-wines-may-succeed-Burgundy-as-the-next-big-thing-600x399.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-41976" class="wp-caption-text">German wines may succeed Burgundy as the next Big Thing</figcaption></figure>
Thank you.
Text: Tenzing Thondup
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