Wine-loving couch potatoes rejoice! There’s a new way of getting a bottle of wine without leaving the house through the Ministry of Wine, an online wine store that’s set to compete with the likes of Boozeat and Wine Talk. This isn’t some a bolt-from-the-blue venture, however, as the site is backed by Focus Dynamics Group Berhad, the parent company that also runs night spots CHAZE, gin parlour MAZE and wine bar Lavo.
Having just launched in early February, the site is building towards an inventory that will eventually feature more than 5,000 labels – the largest in the country – which you can browse according to region, price, grape variety and vintage. To help you sift through the massive catalogue is a 24/7 online chat support service, as well as ‘wine ministers’ who are available from 8am to 10pm to take calls and make personal recommendations. The prices aren’t too bad either; a cursory skim through the site revealed prices that are comparative to what you’d find on supermarket shelves.
The wines can be delivered on the same day if orders are received before 3pm, and you can also, for a small fee, customise each bottle with a name, message or artwork through their engraving services. Visit www.ministryofwine.com.my for more information.