ried many ciders but found them underwhelming? Then give Tamba Aomori Apple Cidre a try! Crafted with high-sugar apples from Hirosaki, Aomori — Japan’s apple heartland — and the refined techniques of Tamba Winery in Kyoto. For two years running, it has won awards at the blind-tasting Japan Cider Awards, including the highest “Three Stars” rating in 2023. Proof of its outstanding quality!

In the glass, it pours a golden champagne hue with delicate, lively bubbles. The aroma carries a mellow apple sweetness. On the palate, the fizz is gentle yet satisfying, with crisp apple notes and restrained sweetness for superb drinkability. A faint apple astringency lingers in the finish, adding depth and balance. The kind of cider you finish a bottle of without realizing it.

Tamba Winery, founded in 1979 in Kyoto, has won six Monde Selection gold medals. Awards aside, our tasting experience shows their products are consistently excellent — including the beloved Joushu Hakubai Sparkling Wine with a 100% re-order rate.

Lightly sweet, full of apple character, and at 5% ABV, it’s perfect for all occasions. One bottle is HK$180, or grab two for the special price of HK$290.