Wine Story in Mandaluyong: Bringing Fine French Wine and Food to the Metro
Wine Story at Shangri-La Plaza in Ortigas is a premier wine shop offering fine French wines, guided tastings, French food pairings, private event spaces, and opportunities for guests to deepen their knowledge of wine.
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Founded by Romy Sia in 2010, Wine Story began with an unexpected discovery a year earlier. During Sia’s annual trip to Anaheim, California for Healthy Options in March 2009, he came across The Billionaire’s Vinegar at a Barnes & Noble in Newport Beach.
The book tells the story of a bottle of 1787 Château Lafite Rothschild, supposedly owned by Thomas Jefferson, that resurfaced in a Paris cellar around two centuries later. A year after reading it, he opened the first Wine Story at Shangri-La Plaza in Ortigas, creating a concept that helps guests understand the story behind every bottle.
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The Ortigas branch specializes in French wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne. At the center of the store is a temperature-controlled, illuminated all-glass cellar, where bottles are prominently displayed while being kept under proper storage conditions.
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A key part of Wine Story’s approach is provenance. Its wines are sourced directly from Bordeaux châteaux and reputable wine merchants in London. Wine Story does not purchase from third parties, private collectors, or sources in Asia as part of its efforts to guarantee authenticity.
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Storage is also carefully monitored. From the moment the wines leave Bordeaux until they arrive and are displayed at Wine Story, temperatures are maintained between 14 and 18 degrees Celsius to help preserve their quality.
The shop also carries a selection of mature vintages aged 20 years and older, along with large-format bottles ranging from 1.5 liters to 18 liters.
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Most wines are available by the bottle, while wines by the glass are offered daily for guests who want a guided tasting experience that highlights the story and character of each wine. On selected occasions, Wine Story also offers Tasting Flights, allowing guests to compare different labels and flavor profiles.
These experiences are guided by Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET)-certified staff, also known as Wine Angels, who assist guests in choosing wines based on their preferences, food pairings, and level of wine knowledge.
The wine selection may also be complemented by food pairings, including the Plateau de Fromage, a selection of cheeses that may be enjoyed with wine. These pairings give guests another way to explore how different flavors interact with the characteristics of each glass.
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Wine Story also offers Magnum, Imperial, and Royal membership tiers. Depending on the membership level, privileges include special offers and discounts, access to exclusive events, and bottle-keep services in central and private cellars.
For private gatherings, the Imperial Room can accommodate up to 14 guests. The space may be used for business meetings, intimate celebrations, after-work gatherings, private wine tastings, classes, and other functions.
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Aside from its Shangri-La Plaza branch in Ortigas, Wine Story also has a location at One Uptown Residence along 36th Street in BGC, Taguig. Designed by a Paris-based architect, Wine Story Uptown brings elements inspired by a Bordeaux vineyard, château, and cellar to Manila, creating an immersive setting for discovering wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne.
The BGC location is described by Wine Story as the world’s first and only Bordeaux theme park. It also has a dining menu designed for wine pairing, allowing guests to explore its wine collection together with a more complete dining experience.
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For private gatherings, the BGC branch offers several spaces, including the Royal Lounge for eight guests, the Private Blue Room for up to 16 guests, and the Vineyard Lounge for up to 30 guests.
Wine Story also extends its focus on wine appreciation through Wine Story Academy, its dedicated education arm. Wine Story became an Approved Programme Provider of WSET qualifications in 2011, while the academy offers WSET qualifications in Wines for those looking to develop a more structured understanding of wine.
With its curated French wine selection, verified provenance, controlled storage, mature vintages, guided tastings, membership privileges, private rooms, and formal wine education programs, Wine Story offers both new and experienced wine enthusiasts different ways to discover and better understand the stories behind each bottle.
