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The Junmai sake is stored at low temperatures for more than a year for maturation. All of flavors and aromas are in harmony with each other. Top flight producer of clean, pristine, connoisseur sake. Midorikawa Shuzo won gold medals at Japan National Sake Competition in 2015, 2008, etc. Serving temp.: Serve chilled, at room temp., or luke-warm (nuru-kan). Tasting note: Clean, smooth, and gracious. Mild and refreshing acidity. Elegant aroma. Subtle nose of melon and ginger. All of the elements are well-balanced. -
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Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake is a premium sake produced by Hakkaisan Brewery, located in the Niigata prefecture of Japan. This sake is made using high-quality Gohyakumangoku and Todorokiwase rice, which is polished to a ratio of 55%. To be classified as Tokubetsu, the sake must meet certain criteria, including a polishing ratio of at least 60%, meaning that at least 40% of the rice grain has been removed during the milling process. Additionally, the sake must be made using only high-quality rice, water, and koji mold, and must be brewed with a strict attention to detail and quality control. The aroma of Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake is mild and clean, with notes of rice and a hint of nuts. On the palate, it is light-bodied and refreshing, with a smooth and silky texture. It has a clean and dry finish, with a pleasant aftertaste that lingers on the tongue. Overall, Hakkaisan Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake is a high-quality, versatile sake that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and tempura. Try it with cheese, mushrooms. It is a great introduction to the world of premium sake, with a smooth and approachable taste that is sure to please even the most discerning palate. -
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Soto Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese Sake, brewed in Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is made using only the highest quality Gohyakumangoku rice, which is polished to a ratio of 50%, resulting in a refined and delicate flavor. The tasting notes of Soto Junmai Daiginjo Sake is floral and fruity, with notes of apple, cucumber and melon. It has a crisp and clean finish, with a subtle and lingering aftertaste. The brewing process of Soto Junmai Daiginjo Sake is carefully controlled to ensure the highest quality. The rice is milled, washed, and steamed before being fermented with the exclusive yeast strain and koji mold. The sake is then carefully filtered and bottled to preserve its delicate flavor and aroma. Overall, Soto Junmai Daiginjo Sake is a premium sake that is highly valued by sake enthusiasts for its refined and delicate flavor profile. It is best served chilled and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and grilled seafood. all natural | gluten free | no additives | no preservatives | no added sugar | no sulfites -
- Toji (Master Brewer) Kenya Kudo has been making sake for 14 years and he has been a sake master for 9 years. One of the youngest toji in Japan.
- Obata Shuzo has won gold medals at the national sake competition for six years in a row. They also won the gold medal at the International Wine Challenge in London in 2007.
- Tasting note: Tropical nose of banana and plum juice, very fine, quite pure.Food Paring: Food and dishes with vinegar/vinaigrette. Slightly spicy food.
- Serving temp.: Chilled
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Kirin-Zan Junmai Sake- Dry, clean sake with herbal and minty aromas. This is a representative Junmai sake made in Niigata, the heartland of Japanese premium sake production
- Serving temp.: Chilled, room temperature or luke-warm
- Tasting note: Herbal, minty and slightly gamey. Dry, lean.
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You can now buy gift certificates for your friends, colleagues, and loved ones. It is a great gift idea for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Christmas, Holidays or as a birthday gift. Gift certificates can be spent on wine, sakes, accessories and wine packs. We can ship the certificate directly to you by standard mail, or we can send you a pdf version of our E-Gift Certificate. E-Gift certificates are delivered by email. -
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Heavensake is a a composition by acclaimed French Cellar Master, Regis Camus, in collaboration with Japan's most respected sake breweries. Heavensake Junmai Ginjo Azur has notes of milk chocolate, sweet nuts, rice pudding. Perfect sake for red wine/dry white wine drinkers. This delightful composition pairs creamy seafood linguine, shellfish, and oysters. -
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The epitome of purity, this sake is more subtle and nuanced than most highly aromatic Junmai Daiginjos. It is based on the ideals of Zen Buddhism and "wabi-sabi," the belief that beauty within the arts should be as understated and pure as a simple strand of pearls. One of two sakes brewed in exactly the same way with the same ingredients, except this one is a Junmai Daignjo and Tears of Dawn has added distilled alcohol to open up aromatics. Aromas of white flower and Asian pear followed by clean flavors of honeydew, lemon, and a hint of licorice. Finishes elegantly with rich minerality and rice texture. This is a great sipping sake but also a wonderful companion to scallops, pork, and light meats. -
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Cave Caloz is a family run winery that was established three generations ago and whose wine production guarantees the health and nourishment of the land, whilst benevolently using natural and human resources. The grapes, which are harvested by hand and vinified in our cellar, produce vintages that bring joy and meaning to our profession. The winery was founded by Fernand, who built both the cellar and the family house in 1960. Color: Straw Aromas: honey and white flower. Palate: Spiced lemon flavors with snappy acidity. Nicely textured and round with a tingle to finish. -
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The Yachiya family has been crafting sake since 1583, originally made exclusively for the leading general of the Kaga region, Maeda Toshiie. When Maeda moved to Kanazawa City, he brought Mr. Yachiya with him, and in 1628, the brand name, “Kagatsuru” was established giving a nod to the Kaga region itself and Tsuru, the Japanese name for crane, believed to live for a thousand years, bringing good fortune and happiness. A perfect balance of umami and the flavor of sake -
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Hakuyou Junmai Ginjo White Sun White Sun is a super premium sake brewed in the northern province of Fukushima, one of the last strongholds of the Shogun and his Samurai warriors. Subtle, yet dignified aroma of refined rice & deep, earthy mash fades away into a delightfully dry bouquet. The flavor presents a razor-sharp dryness, followed subtly by a dip, spicy sweetness which will charm your taste-buds. -
Cuvée Marie Antoinette is created with a fresh, youthful profile in mind. The grapes are vinified in stainless steel tank with only about 25% of the total blend seeing any time in oak. The resulting wine is pleasing, refreshing and crisp on the palate, with youthful layers of acidity, apple, peach and vanilla. -
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Domaine Huet is well known for the age worthy white wines made with Chenin Blanc. For many insiders, the argument over Vouvray’s greatest vineyard comes down to two sites: Le Mont and Clos du Bourg. Undisputably a grand cru vineyard, Le Mont enjoys a choice site on the Première Côte. With less clay and more stone than Le Haut-Lieu, Le Mont yields young wines of intense minerality. With age, the wines develop great length and finesse. This wine has notes of white flowers, citrus fruit and apple with great tension on the palate and a long mineral finish. Can be aged for at least 10-15 years. -
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Landmark Hop Kiln Estate Pinot Noir 2018 is a premium red wine made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Russian River Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California. The wine is characterized by its vibrant ruby color and complex aromas of black cherry, raspberry, and baking spices like cinnamon and clove. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a silky texture and flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and vanilla. The wine has a long and elegant finish with soft tannins and a hint of oak. This wine is known for its balance between fruit and acidity, making it a versatile pairing for a variety of foods, including roasted chicken, grilled salmon, and mushroom risotto. Overall, Landmark Hop Kiln Estate Pinot Noir 2018 is a high-quality wine that showcases the terroir of the Russian River Valley AVA and the winemaking expertise of Landmark Vineyards. -
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Only 4 bottles available.In the 18th and early 19th centuries, Madeira was the United States’ most coveted wine.
Every public event, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to George Washington’s Inauguration, was toasted with a glass of Madeira. “Incredibly rich, with dark fruitcake flavors and dry spice that balances its sweetness...” Food & Wine Magazine -
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Only 4 bottles available.In the 18th and early 19th centuries, Madeira was the United States’ most coveted wine.
Every public event, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to George Washington’s Inauguration, was toasted with a glass of Madeira. “Like a salted caramel without its sugar.” Alice Feiring This is the driest wine in the series and a wine that has been served throughout meals in America for nearly 300 years. -
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Only 4 bottles available.In the 18th and early 19th centuries, Madeira was the United States’ most coveted wine.
Every public event, from the signing of the Declaration of Independence to George Washington’s Inauguration, was toasted with a glass of Madeira. “A mouth-filling personality, with a luscious texture and a salt-sea aroma.” Elin McCoy, BloombergReleased in April 2010, Savannah Verdelho is simply incredible, its bouquet exuding orange zest and buttery shortbread with hints of ginger, milk chocolate, and almonds. Lightly sweet with zesty acidity to keep it fresh, the palate reveals notes of candied citrus, ginger, and spicy honey. The finish sharpens all of the above into a refreshing and palate-cleansing blend of spiciness and citrus sweetness.
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La Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label 2020 is a great example of Italian white wine, originating from the renowned Gavi region in Piedmont. La Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label 2020 offers a complex and intense aroma profile. It begins with a mix of fruit-driven scents of fresh apricots and lemon, and transitions into floral notes. The palate of this Gavi wine is marked by its pronounced flinty notes that are characteristic of the region’s wines. The experience is rounded off with subtle hints of almonds and hazelnut in the finish, adding depth and complexity to the flavor. La Scolca Gavi Dei Gavi Black Label 2020 pairs well with traditional white wine accompaniments such as fish, shellfish, and seafood, it also complements white meats such as roasted chicken and turkey. -
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Hakuryu “White Dragon” is made by Hakuryu Shuzo. Founded in 1839.“Fruity, soft, round and smooth.”Made of Yamada Nishiki & Takanenishiki rice polished to Daiginjo quality level of 40%, and underground water from agano- fukuryuusui. This sake has won Gold Medals for the last 14 consecutive years at the Monde Selection in Brussels, Belgium. Alcohol: 16- 17%, SMV: +5. Serve chilled 41~50°F. -
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Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese sake produced by the Asahi Shuzo Brewery, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. It is known for its delicate and refined flavor profile, and is considered one of the finest examples of Junmai Daiginjo sake. Junmai refers to sake that is made purely from rice, water, yeast, and koji. Daiginjo is a classification of sake that indicates it is made from highly polished rice (at least 50% of the outer layer of the rice grain is removed) and fermented at low temperatures for an extended period of time. Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo is made using Yamada Nishiki rice, which is widely regarded as one of the best sake rice varieties in Japan. The rice is polished to a ratio of 39%. This polishing process removes impurities and results in a clean and crisp flavor profile with a delicate aroma. The sake is characterized by a mild sweetness and a smooth, refreshing finish. It is often served chilled and pairs well with a variety of Japanese cuisine, particularly seafood dishes. Overall, Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo is a highly-regarded sake that is prized for its exceptional quality and refined flavor profile. It is often considered a premium sake and is frequently served on special occasions or given as a gift to those who appreciate fine sake. -
The Cigar Cabernet Sauvignon is named after the unique cigar-shaped strip of rich terra rossa soil that defines the famous Coonawarra wine region. It is a contemporary medium to full bodied wine with rich fruit characters and soft round tannins, making it one of our most popular fine wines.Deep red to crimson in colour. A perfumed wine, displaying spice notes, lavender and violets, with fruit aromatics of warm strawberries, blackberries, and the quintessential note of sea-spray that the region is known for. Peppery, fresh and alive with youthful tannins, the moderate to long palate has intense red-purple cassis fruit. A delicious wine with all the hallmarks of Coonawarra Cabernet. -
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Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is a premium Japanese sake produced by Imada Shuzo, a renowned sake brewery located in the Hiroshima prefecture in Japan. This sake is made using traditional methods, with a focus on using high-quality ingredients and a dedication to craftsmanship. Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is made from Hattanso rice, an extinct heirloom breed which is polished to 75% of its original size, resulting in the best expression of rice flavor, balance, and complexity. Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is full flavor, earthy touches and great texture with a long, persistent finish. Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is a versatile sake that pairs well with a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, and other seafood dishes. It also pairs well with grilled meats, tempura, and other savory dishes. The sake can be served chilled or at room temperature, depending on the occasion and personal preference. Overall, Fukucho Forgotten Fortune Junmai is a beautifully crafted sake that showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of traditional Japanese sake brewing. Its delicate flavors and elegant texture make it a great choice for any occasion, whether you are enjoying it with a meal or sipping it on its own. -
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Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese sake produced by the Katoukichibee Brewery, located in the Fukui Prefecture in Japan. It is made using the traditional brewing method and only the finest ingredients, including high-quality rice, water, yeast, and koji. Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo is an unpasteurized (nama) and undiluted (genshu) sake, which means it is bottled directly after fermentation without any additional processing. This gives the sake a more full-bodied and intense flavor profile, with a higher alcohol content than most sakes and also gives it a slightly fruity and floral aroma, with notes of pear, melon, and honeysuckle. Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo is best served chilled and pairs well with a variety of Japanese cuisine, particularly rich and flavorful dishes. It is also a popular sake for sipping on its own, as it is a full-bodied and complex sake with a smooth and lingering finish. Overall, Born Muroka Nama Genshu Junmai Daiginjo is a highly sought-after sake that is often served as a special occasion drink or paired with fine cuisine. The unique unpasteurized and undiluted nature of the sake, along with its use of high-quality Yamada Nishiki rice, makes it a favorite among sake enthusiasts. -
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Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese sake that is highly regarded for its exceptional quality and complex flavor profile. It is produced by the Asahi Shuzo Brewery, located in the Yamaguchi Prefecture of Japan, using only the finest rice and water. Junmai refers to sake that is made purely from rice, water, yeast, and koji. Daiginjo is a classification of sake that indicates it is made from highly polished rice (at least 50% of the outer layer of the rice grain is removed) and fermented at low temperatures for an extended period of time. Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo is made using Yamada Nishiki rice, which is considered one of the best sake rice varieties in Japan. It has a polished ratio of 45%. This allows for a rich and complex flavor profile with a smooth, clean finish. The sake is characterized by a delicate aroma and a balanced sweetness, with notes of pear, honeydew, and white peach. Overall, Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo is a highly sought-after sake that is often served as a special occasion drink or as a gift to those who appreciate fine sake. It pairs well with a variety of Japanese cuisine, particularly seafood dishes and lighter fare. -
Born in 1976 with the name of Franciacorta Pinot, this wine marks our initial foray into the world of Franciacortas. In 1991, with the name Franciacorta Brut N.V., it takes on an increasingly recognizable style, more expressive of its terroir. In 2005, after more than 30 years of experimentation and dedication, it matures into Cuvée Prestige and acquires its own well-defined identity. Following a constant reduction in the liqueur added at disgorging, in order to exalt the characteristics of the grapes, with the 2017 harvest it adds Edizione to its name, allowing the gustatory memory to precisely identify the various nuances of each interpretation. -
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The Oze x Rose Junmai Daiginjo is a premium Japanese sake produced in Gunma prefecture by Ryujin Shuzo Ryujin Shuzo's underground water is very soft and feminine, lending to their brewers the power to draw out the hidden flavors in their rice. Their aim is to create flavorful, mellow, high quality sake that warms the heart upon drinking. They like to combine their traditional skills and methods with the brewer's heart. To this end, they work hard to improve their skills every day to work towards the next challenge, and brew excellent beer in the off season. A lovely rose-colored sake that exists within a sphere of balance between sweet and tart, and has a flavor that resembles wild strawberries. Brewed with the exceedingly difficult-to-use red yeast, it has been said that if a Junmai Daiginjo is the most difficult grade of sake to brew, this Rose Junmai Daiginjo was 10 times as difficult, so many brewers are unable to work with it. Keep refrigerated. -
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Pommery Brut Royal is the essence of the Pommery style: liveliness, fresh, finesse. From 40 selected villages in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims and other areas in the Champagne region where the liveliness and delicacy of the chardonnay grape is enhanced by the climate.
Pale yellow with faint green highlights. Lively and cheerful, fresh, light-hearted, fine, delicate and generous. Elegant and lively. Small assertive notes of red fruits. A rounded, rich, delicate wine that lingers in the mouth. In short, a clean taste with no dryness. A very smooth wine which never wanes on the palate. -
Tatenokawa was the first Sake Brewery in Yamagata who decided to brew exclusively Junmai Daiginjo class sake, and hope to continue to do so while providing their high quality merchandise at an affordable price.Tatenyan (who is a modeled after an actual cat who lives at the brewery) is the Tatenokawa's official mascot. One day she snuck into the brewery as a stray and has lived there ever since.With a reserved aroma, well balanced rice umami and a round flavor, Tatenyan Junmai Daiginjo is great served chilled or at room temperature with sushi, sashimi, or grilled fish. This sake also pairs well with sparsely seasoned meat dishes like pork shabu shabu and yakitori with salt. -
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With a deep ruby color, this wine presents an appealing nose of ripe red berries, embellished with some spicy and woody notes. -
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Grapes variety : Frappato di Vittoria. Average age of vines in production : 15 years. Fermentation : spontaneous on the skins with indigenous yeasts. Aging : concrete tanks and bottle.Azienda Agricola COS
School friends Giambattista Cilia (C), Giusto Occhipinti (O) and Pinuccia Strano (S) began making wine for pleasure and ended up creating a company that would become one of the most well-known in Sicilia. They rented their parents’ lands and began harvesting, pressing grapes, and making wine. They continue to operate with this independence of spirit, doing largely without an oenologist and basing winemaking decisions on their considerable experience and intuition. COS is a lifelong project of expressing the terroir, passion, and culture of this part of Sicily in its truest form. -
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Senkin Modern Muku is the brewery’s flagship brand, brewed 100% with local Sakura city Yamada Nishiki rice. Part of their “modern” series (meaning that it was brewed with modern methods), the brewery touts this as their daily drinking sake - one that fits in your class as comfortably as wearing a clean white shirt. Muku, meaning pure or innocent, refers to a lack of excessive embellishment in the sake. It has a sharp, vibrantly fruity flavor with a well-balanced umami heft, and the brewery encourages drinkers to try enjoying their sake out of Boudreaux wine glasses to maximize the sensory potential of the brew. Food Pairings: Scallop with grapefruit salad, mozzarella and tomato salad, insalata di mare (Italian Seafood Salad), seafood aspic, sea urchin mousse, poached white asparagus, sashimi of thinly sliced white flesh fish with ponzu, shrimp cake with lemon garnish -
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Founded in 1849, the Tajima Brewery is managed by the 6th generation of the family. The brewery specializes in the production of yamahai sake. The traditional yamahai method of brewing sake takes 3 times longer than modern methods, but it gives the sake an exceptionally layered and complex flavor. The Tajima family named their sake Fuku Chitose to express their wish that their sake will always bring happiness to those who drink it. Fuku means “happiness” while chitose means “forever”.
Nose: banana & toffee on the nose
Palate: fruity on the palate with notes of pear & lychee, rich body.
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Founded in 1939, the Fuji brewery is managed by the 3rd generation Imaoka family in the town of Izumo. The town is famous for its shrine, Izumo Taisha, built in the 8th century. This shrine is regarded as the oldest and most important shrine in all of Japan. In its name, Izumo Fuji sake pays tribute to both this shrine and to Mt. Fuji, the most loved and revered symbol of Japan. The Imaoka family brews using old school and traditional methods without modern machines. They do everything by hand: steaming using an old-fashioned Japanese steamer, koji making, and pressing by fune press, or wooden vat, a very gentle method.It shows pineapple, candied sugar, subtle pear on the nose. On the palate it is juicy, soft and melting.
