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Red velvet by the glass


(Beijing Weekend)
Updated: 2007-08-10 10:20



Wine Bank is probably the most inconspicuous store at Rainbow Plaza. The
interior isn't all that big either. But what's inside is impressive, that
is, more than 100 varieties of wines from 10 plus Western Australian
brands, which constitutes 25 percent of all 400 wines in the region,
according to manager, Zhang Fan.

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"The number of wines in Western Australia takes up less than 4 percent of
the total in the country, but the number of good wines takes up 30
percent,?said Zhang. There are four productive regions in Western
Australia and the vineyards there enjoy a similar climate to Bordeaux and
Burgundy. The winehouse, which opened less than two months ago, is aimed
mostly at Chinese white collar workers.

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Currently, the only way to buy these wines is at the store, or from the
only shop that it supplies - the Jenny Lou exports supermarket in Shunyi
District. The majority of wines are priced at around 200 yuan with a good
bottle costing around 250 yuan. The store claims the general price level
is lower than same quality wines in the Beijing market. Brands available
include Tall Boy, Optimus Rang, Pierro, Plantagenet Wines, Ferngrove,
Peel Estate, and Timber Ridge.

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A recent tasting of the Wine Bank's Sinclair range revealed a few
standouts. Red wine lovers should snap up a bottle or two of the
full-bodied 2005 Ricardo Shiraz, which packs a powerful bouquet and is a
powerhouse on the palate. Those looking for something with a touch less
grunt should snag the 2005 Jeremy Cabernet Shiraz, a surprisingly rich
and complex blend. Served chilled, a tipple or two of the 2006 Rose of
Glenoran would be a relaxing way to wile away a humid Beijing afternoon.
The pick of the Sinclair whites is the 2006 Swallow Hill Sauvignon blanc,
a smoky hit that's light yet lingering on the palate. The slightly less
impressive Nikstar 2006 Unwooded Chardonnay, however, lacks the body and
texture of the Sauvignon blanc.

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Wine Bank
Location: Rainbow Plaza, 16 North Eastern Third Ring Road, Chaoyang
District
Tel: 010-6591-0631























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