Questions people actually ask us

Delivery, pickup, what we carry, what goes with what - the short answers.

DELIVERY IN HONG KONG

How long does delivery take in Hong Kong?

Two to five business days. We deliver Monday to Saturday, 11am to 6pm.

Need it sooner? Message us on WhatsApp before you order - same-day or next-day delivery is sometimes possible for an extra charge.

When is delivery free?

Orders of HK$600 or more are delivered free anywhere we cover in Hong Kong, including Tung Chung, the Airport, Discovery Bay and Ma Wan. Below HK$600 the charge is HK$100.

Buildings with no lift are HK$50 per floor, or we can leave the order with the concierge.

Are there addresses you cannot deliver to?

A few. In Kowloon: Temple Hill (Shatin Pass Road up to Kwun Yum Temple) and Lei Yue Mun Praya Road. In the New Territories: the North District (Lo Wu, Sha Tau Kok, Man Kam To, Ta Kwu Ling, Tsui Est, Luk Kiu), Mai Po, Lin Au and Plover Cove, parts of Sai Kung (Pak Tam Chung, Hoi Ha Wan, Po Toi O, Yung Shue O, Tai Miu) and parts of Sha Tin (Upper and Lower Wo Che, Fa Sam Hang).

Also the outlying islands other than Tung Chung, Chek Lap Kok, Ma Wan and Discovery Bay, plus terminal areas, restricted areas and country parks.

What happens if there is a typhoon?

Deliveries stop when signal No. 8 or above, or a black rainstorm warning, is hoisted. We will contact you to rebook.

Can you hold my order until I am ready for it?

Yes. We will keep it for up to two weeks at no charge. After that a storage fee may apply.

COLLECTING IN PERSON

Can I collect my order at your shop?

Yes, at our Kwun Tong shop: Unit 1001, World Interests Building, 8 Tsun Yip Lane, Kwun Tong.

Open Monday to Saturday, 11:00am to 7:00pm. Closed Sundays and public holidays. Phone +852 3586 3028, WhatsApp +852 9338 8785.

Can I walk in and pick up the same day?

Please wait for us to confirm first. Not everything is kept at the shop - bottles coming from our temperature-controlled warehouse usually take two to four business days.

We will message you on WhatsApp, phone or email the moment your order is ready.

MACAO AND OVERSEAS

Do you deliver to Macao?

Yes, in three to six working days. Free on orders over HK$1,500; below that the charge is HK$250. Hotels and commercial addresses cost an extra HK$150 to HK$450.

Anything above 30% ABV attracts tax, and the customer handles customs and provides any documents we need.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, by FedEx. Transit is usually three to seven business days, plus customs clearance, which varies by country. The minimum service charge is HK$400 and our quotes include insurance.

Send us your postcode and the bottles you want and we will quote exactly - the published table is a reference only, and Champagne and magnums can cost more because of packaging. See our shipping rates.

Who pays duties and taxes on an overseas order?

You do, on delivery. Please check your local import rules before ordering.

If duties go unpaid or documents are not filed before the clearance deadline, we cannot be held liable if customs destroys the wine, and no refund or exchange is possible in that case.

THE BOTTLES

How is the wine stored before it reaches me?

In our own temperature-controlled warehouse. Everything is sourced from reputable, mostly family-owned producers, and our in-house sommelier checks authenticity and provenance.

Could a bottle I have ordered turn out to be unavailable?

Occasionally, yes, and we would rather warn you than surprise you. We sell the same cellar through more than one channel at once, and stock counts can take a day or two to catch up across all of them. So once in a while a bottle sells out between your order and our pick.

If it happens we contact you straight away and give you the choice: wait for the next shipment, swap it for something close, or refund that line. We will not leave you guessing.

What is a bin end?

The last few bottles of a line, usually one to five. When they sell out the listing drops off the site by itself, so what you see in Bin Ends is genuinely still here.

Do you sell older vintages?

Yes. Our Back Vintage Choice runs from 1974 through the 2010s, mostly Bordeaux, and most of it is exclusive to us. Aged properly, priced to drink rather than to auction.

How do pre-orders work?

Pre-order bottles take roughly eight to twelve weeks to reach Hong Kong, and we ship them the moment they land.

Pre-orders cannot be cancelled once the order is confirmed.

How should I store wine at home in Hong Kong?

Heat and swings in temperature are what ruin wine here, not age. Aim for a steady 12-18°C, out of sunlight, away from the kitchen and away from any window that catches afternoon sun. Lay bottles on their side so the cork stays wet.

A Hong Kong flat in August sits well above that, so if you are keeping anything for more than a few months a wine fridge pays for itself. We stock them in wine fridges.

What temperature should I serve it at?

Roughly: Champagne and sparkling 6-8°C, crisp whites 8-10°C, fuller whites like white Burgundy 10-12°C, light reds such as Pinot Noir 12-14°C, and full-bodied reds 16-18°C.

"Room temperature" in Hong Kong is far too warm for red wine. Twenty minutes in the fridge before serving makes more difference than almost anything else you can do.

WHAT WE CARRY

Which Champagne houses do you carry?

The grandes marques and the prestige cuvees: Dom Perignon, Krug, Salon, Louis Roederer including Cristal, Ruinart, Taittinger, Laurent-Perrier, Billecart-Salmon, Bollinger, Pol Roger, Charles Heidsieck, Perrier-Jouet, Veuve Clicquot and Delamotte, alongside grower Champagnes.

Browse them all under Champagne.

Which Bordeaux chateaux do you stock?

Classed growths across both banks - Chateau Lynch-Bages, Pichon Baron, Pichon Lalande, Palmer, Montrose, Cos d'Estournel, Ducru-Beaucaillou, Leoville Barton, Leoville Poyferre, Gruaud Larose, Talbot, Beychevelle, Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Rauzan-Segla, Angelus, La Conseillante, Trotanoy and Lafite Rothschild, plus Sauternes from Rieussec and Suduiraut.

Start at Bordeaux, or narrow to Left Bank and Right Bank.

Do you sell Japanese whisky and sake?

Yes. Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki, Nikka and Yoichi on the whisky side; Dassai, Aramasa, Kuheiji and Okunomatsu on the sake side, plus umeshu and Japanese liqueurs.

See Japanese whisky and sake. Japanese whisky is allocated, so stock moves quickly.

What is a Bordeaux second wine, and are they worth it?

A second wine is made by the same chateau, from the same vineyards and the same team, using the parcels or younger vines that do not go into the grand vin. Les Forts de Latour, Pavillon Rouge, Carruades de Lafite, Les Tourelles de Longueville, Echo de Lynch Bages and Clos du Marquis are all second wines.

They drink well far younger than the grand vin and cost a fraction of it, which makes them the most sensible way into classed-growth Bordeaux. See Bordeaux second wines.

Can I buy a mixed case?

Yes. Use Mix and Match to build your own case, or tell us the budget and the occasion on WhatsApp and we will put a case together for you.

WHAT TO DRINK WITH WHAT

What wine goes with a Chinese banquet?

Roast meats, soy and ginger all fight heavy tannin, so reach for medium-bodied reds with soft tannin - Pinot Noir, Burgundy, cooler-climate Rhone - and aromatic whites like Riesling or Chenin Blanc. Champagne is the safest bet of all with roast goose, crisp-skinned poultry and anything fried.

We keep a shortlist at Chinese table.

What wine works with hotpot?

Spicy broth flattens tannin and amplifies alcohol, so big oaky reds are the wrong answer. Go for something chilled with a touch of sweetness or a lot of bubbles: off-dry Riesling, rose, Champagne, or a light chilled Pinot Noir.

See Hotpot.

What should I drink with sashimi, oysters and seafood?

High acidity, no oak. Chablis, Muscadet, Sancerre, dry Riesling and Blanc de Blancs Champagne all work. With sashimi specifically, a good junmai daiginjo sake often beats any wine on the table.

See Seafood and Japanese.

What red goes with steak?

Fat and char need tannin to cut through them. Cabernet-dominant Bordeaux from Pauillac or Saint-Julien is the classic, Napa Cabernet is the richer option, Barossa Shiraz the bolder one, and Barolo works beautifully with a fattier cut.

See Steak night.

How much should I spend on a bottle as a gift in Hong Kong?

HK$400 to HK$800 already buys a name the recipient will recognise - a grande marque Champagne, a named Bordeaux, a good single malt. HK$800 to HK$1,500 gets you classed-growth Bordeaux or a prestige cuvee. Above HK$2,000 you are into trophy bottles.

Everything in Wines that gift well has been picked to be safe to give: recognisable, properly presented and never awkward to receive.

PAYMENT, RETURNS AND THE LEGAL BITS

What payment methods do you accept?

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, UnionPay, PayMe, PayPal, Apple Pay and Google Pay. The full current list is shown at checkout.

Can I return or exchange a bottle?

Please check the goods are in good condition before the driver leaves, or before you leave the shop. We cannot accept returns or refunds after that point, and wine or champagne over ten years old cannot be refunded in any event.

If something is wrong, message us on WhatsApp straight away and we will sort it out with you.

Do I have to be 18?

Yes. We only sell alcohol to customers aged 18 or above, and the person receiving the delivery must be 18 or above.

GIFTS AND HELP CHOOSING

Do you gift wrap?

Yes. Single-bottle wrapping with ribbon and flower is HK$150, and a single-bottle gift box with flower is HK$300. Message us and our gift concierge will set it up.

I have no idea what to buy. Can you just pick for me?

That is what we are here for. Tap a few answers on our home page and it writes the WhatsApp message for you, or message us directly - tell us the meal, the budget and who it is for.

Do you run tastings or masterclasses?

From time to time, yes, usually a small sit-down session with the winemaker or our own team. They are announced on the home page and they fill up quickly, so ask us on WhatsApp if you want us to keep a seat.

Do you supply restaurants, offices and events?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp or email sales@twomoreglasses.com with what you need and we will come back with pricing.

Still not sure? Ask us. A real person answers, Monday to Saturday. Message us on WhatsApp