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Take a Chance on Love with Blind Date with a Bottle

The Flying Winemaker has the perfect solution for Valentine’s Day 2017

Hong Kong, January 25, 2016 – To ease all those Valentine’s Day headaches and woes, The Flying Winemaker (TFW) is launching a limited run of “Blind Date with a Bottle” in Hong Kong, available online from February 1st to 14th. Don’t know how to spend the day in 2017? The TFW team are the ultimate matchmakers, setting you up on the perfect blind date for all those who are single, attached, and everything in between. We know love is hard and dating even tougher in a big city like Hong Kong. Whether it’s an ambiguous first date from Tinder, making time for your significant other in between hectic schedules, navigating the stormy waters of The Talk after three months of label-less dating, or struggling to finding precious “me” time in the chaos – what we mean is that we know how it feels, and we’ve got a little something for you to smooth the way this year. Enter: Blind Date with a Bottle. Take a (minimal) chance on wines that are tried-and-true, carefully curated by the TFW cupids to bring you the best and cheekiest of wines for a guaranteed great date. The bottles are lovingly gift-wrapped with neutral craft paper, and decorated with tongue-in-cheek clues and tasting notes. Sometimes we can’t judge based on appearances, and wrapping the bottles in paper emphasises the Flying Winemaker philosophy that encourages us all to look beyond a bottle’s label and give the unfamiliar a chance. Forget Cupid’s bow and arrow, we know wine is the best social glue in bringing people together, and delicious wine is even better. Who knows? You might just find “The Wine” and fall in love this Valentine’s Day. Give love a chance, and we’ll set you up on a date at www.flyingwinemaker.hk starting February 1st, 2017.

For the Single Ladies and Gents Forget awkward silences and cringe-worthy icebreakers on first dates. Share a deep and instant connection with the wines carefully chosen to pair with the single life. Drink to the awesomeness that is you, my friend. Queen B

WHO RUN THE WORLD? GIRLS, this wine takes inspiration from Bey herself and is all about that self-love. Who needs a man when you can focus on Upgradin’ U? Boo, you have a damn Halo and you know you’re irreplaceable. Explosive fragrances of intense red fruit and sour cherries, matched with a Flawless body will have you falling Drunk In Love. Pair this beauty with cold cuts, a spicy stew or anthems from badass women. From us to you, XO.

The Lonely Mountain

When life gives you hints of lemon, lime zest and a dusting of flinty mineral notes, know that the rocky path you're climbing is soon to level out for a beautiful view past the Cliff's Edge. Perfect if you're motivated to move mountains to share this bottle with another human, or to be a peaceful solitary mountain with the TFW team’s personal favourite pairing: pizza and Netflix. The Lone Wolf Earthy and manly, yet gently savoury: meet the perfect representation of the "tall, dark and handsome" physique. Paired with the smooth yet deep personality, this is a wine that keeps the wolfettes chasing your tail... Calling out to the modern-day Alpha that don't need no pack. You do you, bro.

For the Loved-Up Couples Show your significant other some special lovin’ this year; as we like to say, great wines make great memories. We’re confident you’ll look back and say, “hey sweet pea, remember the amazing experience we had with that bottle of wine on Valentine’s Day in 2017?” Trust us, you won’t be needing Cupid with our selections.

The Rose A traditional gesture going hand in hand with this special day that'll definitely get your SO's little heart wings fluttering faster than Cupid on Red Bull. Experience a mouthful of fresh strawberries (we don't provide the cream) flying over your tastebuds as the cherry flavours swoop in shortly after. Pairs well with cuddles and Chinese food.

Same Love Expressing its true colours, this forward-thinking sparkler shows its Pride with diverse flavours. Spicy at first, the ginger note paves the way for freedom to enjoy those juicy peaches and melons with your partner. Staying racy at the finish, this effervescent wine

Sex Bomb Spicy enough to heat up the night, smooth enough to not leave a mark. An intensely complex and impressive entry of mixed fruit that won't disappoint - might result in needing to Slo Down for enjoyment past 5 minutes. Definitely leads to more bang for your buck. Recommendation: safety first.

For Everything in Between Ah, dating in the 21st century! What a wondrous adventure, made all the more confusing with technology. Without sounding like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City, how do we really navigate this strange terrain? Well, we don’t have all the answers, but we can armour you with wine. This is for the brave souls persisting on their quest, courageously putting themselves out there in the Wild West of love – we raise our glasses to you.

Little Demon Here's a wine to take by the horns - feisty black cherry and plum with hints of vanilla and a dash of sin. Leave no room for mistake as this little demon will steal your soul if mistreated - or reward you ;). Pairs well with the fiercely adventurous.

Forbidden Fruit The Serpent seduced Eve, who in turn tempted Adam - we're giving you the chance to do the same. An off-dry style that keeps a smidge of Eve's residual sweetness, definitely for when you want a little dose of sugar. Enjoyment of Biblical proportions.

It’s Difficult It’s complicated: the mountain stands tall in light, but casts a long dark shadow. Yet the long climb to meet in the middle is one you are both willing to make. The mountain base is rich with forests of deceptively dark fruit, but they leave a gentle and lengthy finish. RP gives 91points. We give you our blessings.

The Gesture Perfect for when the time is ripe and your efforts will fruit exotic flavours and the herbaceous smell of success. An opportunity for the Convergence of Two streams to flow into a harmonious River, meandering down the valley of Love. Ideal company for that first two-seater swan paddle boat ride with your beau.

About The Flying Winemaker: The Flying Winemaker is revolutionising the way Asia drinks wine, empowering people to look beyond the snobbery and drink the good stuff. Combining wine, education, lifestyle and fun, the aim is to use wine as social glue to bring people together. Based in Hong Kong and founded by Eddie McDougall in 2011, the events, marketing, and public relations company has since been educating and connecting wine drinkers directly to winemakers through innovative experiences, classes, and unique channels. Breaking the barriers of wine, The Flying Winemaker hosts annual signature events, such as Rosé Revolution and the Asian Wine Review.

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