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The brewery was established in 1902, and the Nanbu Bijin brand name came to be in 1951. The Iwate area used to be called Nanbu (South), and is a place rich with nature, abundant water and fertile soil. In Japan, most breweries of the time made quite rough, inelegant, sweet sake, but this brewery wanted to make clean & beautiful sake like a fair southern maiden. Hence, the name Nanbu Bijin, or Southern Beauty.
Made from 100% Yamada Nishiki rice, the label was designed to evoke the image of a single grain of this pure white Sakamai (sake rice). Has an elegant Ginjo aroma, an a pillowy mouthfeel. Splendidly balanced. -
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Born Gold Muroka 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 Gold Muroka Junmai Daiginjo is made using Yamada Nishiki rice, which is considered one of the best sake rice varieties in Japan. The rice is polished to a ratio of 50%, which allows for a rich and complex flavor profile with a smooth, clean finish. Muroka is a style of sake that does not pass through activated carbon filtration. This allows for a deeper and richer taste profile, with more body and flavor. The sake is characterized by a delicate aroma with notes of apple and pear, and a subtle sweetness with a hint of umami. Overall, Born Gold Muroka Junmai Daiginjo is a highly sought-after sake that is often served as a special occasion drink or paired with fine cuisine. It pairs well with a variety of Japanese cuisine, particularly rich and flavorful dishes. The unique unfiltered nature and golden leaf design add to its appeal as a premium sake. -
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Comando G’s “village” wine, La Bruja de Rozas, is sourced from several vineyards in the vicinity of Las Rozas de Puerto Real. Pure Garnacha from granitic sand, La Bruja is perfumed and lively with plenty of fruit with a backbone of acidity and fine tannin. Hand-harvested, natural yeast fermentation and a long maceration followed by nine months in oak vats. -
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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. -
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Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2022 is a modern interpretation of Bolgheri’s unique terroir made from carefully selected Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah grapes from Guado al Tasso’s vineyards. Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato 2022 is an intense ruby red color. Its nose is intense and enticing with notes of currants, blackberries, delicate hints of vanilla and sweet spices. Excellent harmony on the palate where a fruity finish dominates and imparts good persistence and easy drinkability. -
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Two Hands Gnarly Dudes Shiraz 2020 has a deep strong black in color. On the nose the wine is lifted and very intense. A tight bouquet slowly emerges with notes of cedar, raspberry, cola, black current, menthol and blood plum. -
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Abe Shuzo, located in Niigata, underwent a revival when the 6th-generation ABE, the current Toji, took over the brewery in 2015. Mr. Yuta Abe and his highly enthusiastic team place a strong emphasis on flavor and prioritize it over efficiency, with the guiding principle of "Enjoy Fermentation." ABE Junmai displays a striking umami flavor at the start, accompanied by melon notes, and finishes with a grapefruit-like bitterness. A standard junmai sake in the Abe series. This sake has a good balance of rice flavor and acidity. -
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Ohmine 3Grain Yamadanishiki is Ohmine's entry level Junmai Daiginjo, having a sweet and rich aroma of white peaches, and is created with layers of minerality. The aroma is that of greenery, like when you stand in the Akiyoshidai grassland of Yamaguchi. Tastes of muscat and pineapple are well balanced with minerality, giving way to a finish that is both bitter like Matcha, and sweet, like coconut.
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Les Arums de Lagrange Bordeaux Blanc 2020 has a pale yellow color with intense aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple, citrus and white peach. The attack is lively, with a generous midpalate, and a pleasant roundness in the mouth, thanks to the ageing on lees and the 17% of Sémillon that was especially good in 2020. Tangy and beautifully balanced, this wine is ready to drink for those who enjoy fresh fruit sensations. It should continue to delight our palates up until 2026. -
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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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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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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.
