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A lively and bracing sake, full bodied and assertive. Initial fruit notes of white peach balanced by darker shades of fresh cut herbs and a definitive saline finish that makes it an ideal pairing for fresh seafood and a knockout pairing for freshly cracked oysters. Made from heirloom Bizen Omachi rice milled to 53%. -
For centuries, the Schioppettino grapes were cultivated in Friulli-Venezia Giulia, in Italy. In the middle of the 19th century, with the advent of phylloxera, Schioppettino was almost completely destroyed. In 1970, Paolo and Dina Rapuzzi founded the winery Ronchi di Cialla and managed to find about 60 surviving vines of Schioppettino. They made new cuttings and managed, in the space of 2 years, to create a first wine estate of 3,500 vines that marked the rebirth of the Schioppettino. In the words of Nick Jackson MW: "Schioppettino is a paradoxical variety: intensely aromatic, medium-bodied, with a mere 12-12.5% alcohol, high acidity and a lingering, perfumed finish, it is also, in spite of its lightness, capable of very long aging." The 2017 vintage is made with 100% Schioppettino grapes, aged in French oak barriques for 14-18 months and in bottles for 30-36 months. According to the producer the wine has capacity to age and develop in the next 20-23 years. So buy 2 bottles: one to drink now and another one for aging! Ronchi Di Cialla Schioppettino Di Cialla 2017 has a balanced ruby red color with bright reflections. It has aromas of white pepper and small red fruits, currants and blackberries, intriguing balsamic and undergrowth (sous-bois) notes. -
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A beautifully dense and complex sake, the Toyo Bijin Ichiban Matoi Junmai Daiginjo contains notes of fresh tropical fruit like melon, papaya and strawberry. Gorgeous aromatics, the sake itself is soft with a pleasant off dry flavor, but balanced by a light acidity. A bracing, lively and racy example of the Daiginjo category. Enjoyable on its own or with lighter fare like fluke or salted and grilled vegetables, this also makes for a pleasantly surprising pairing with fresh fruit. Drink it chilled, Kampai!! -
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--- Limited Availability --- Jikon (now or never) is a sake that lives up to its name. Bright, bracing and full of energy and elegance this is a sake that seizes the moment. Made by Tadayoshi Onishi in his family's traditional brewery in small batches using traditional methods and equipments. Drink it chilled, Kampai!! -
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*** Limited Edition *** For eleven generations, they have carried the Kichibee name, and in 1866 registered the name as a trademark. In Sanskrit, "Born" is translated roughly as purity/striking truth, and represents the brewery's strong belief in second changes and karmic rewards for hard work. In the beginning of the Showa era, the emperor used Born sake for Japan's ceremonies, festivals, and guests as Japan's representative brand. Born's Special Junmai Daiginjo, aged for a minimum of two years at 0℃. Medium-bodied satin-like mouthfeel, and boasts the mature fragrance of grapefruits. Delightfully debonair. -
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Domaine de Bellene Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes 2018 is a red wine produced in the Nuits-Saint-Georges appellation of Burgundy, France. It is made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes that are carefully harvested from old vines, also known as Vieilles Vignes, which are known for producing wines with exceptional concentration and complexity. In the glass, this wine has a deep ruby color with garnet hues. On the nose, it offers aromas of red and black fruit, such as cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, along with notes of spice, earth, and forest floor. On the palate, it is full-bodied and rich, with layers of complex flavors, including dark fruit, licorice, and tobacco, complemented by a firm tannic structure and a long, smooth finish. This wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, which adds a subtle oakiness to the wine and enhances its complexity. It is recommended to decant this wine before serving to allow it to fully open up and reveal its full potential. Overall, Domaine de Bellene Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes 2018 is a well-crafted and elegant wine that showcases the best qualities of Pinot Noir grapes from the Nuits-Saint-Georges region. It has received high scores from wine critics and is considered one of the top wines of the appellation. -
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"Savory, earth-driven and lifted by floral aromatics. Violet candies, balsamic, nutmeg, espresso bean, black pepper, black cherry and ripe blackberry. Stunning, graceful and complete. Polished and drinking beautifully today directly out of the bottle. The definition of balance. Robust dark fruit, buoyed by energetic acidity and buffered by soft and coating tannins. A seamless and approachable Todos. Highlighting syrah on the nose with a strong cabernet sauvignon voice on the palate. The complex and layered structure is a ten-variety ensemble effort. Fascinating and sumptuous." Matt Dees Winemaker -
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Domaine Anne Gros is well-known for producing exceptional Pinot Noir from the appellation of Vosne-Romanée. The owner Anne Gros is widely recognized as one of the leading winemakers in Burgundy. She took over the estate from her father, Francois Gros, in the late 1980s. Anne Gros is known for her meticulous approach to winemaking, with hand-picking the grapes, fermenting with natural yeasts, and using French oak barrels. She also practices minimal intervention in the vineyards, using sustainable and organic farming practices. This Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020 is special selection of fruit from vines planted close to Anne’s vineyards, just outside of Vosne. The wine is aged for one year in French oak casks (500L), with 25% new oak. Expect fresh acidity, medium body, with notes of citrus blossom and fresh pineapple, and a wonderful lacy texture. -
Pale gold, gold color with green shades. The nose is made of white flesh fruit, candied citrus aromas with a hint of brioche and ginger bread. The mouth associates richness, subtle oak, taste of dried fruit. Pleasantly rich wine. -
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Champagne Jean Milan Blanc de Blancs Brut is a high-end aperitif style, with floral, citrus and mineral notes and generous, supple fruit. This cuvée is Jean Milan’s largest, and embodies the house style, with ripe, supple fruit and subtle mineral complexity typical of the grand cru village of Oger. Serve as an aperitif or with appetizers. -
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Champagne Pommery Brut Grand Cru Royal Millesime 2008 has is crystalline, of a discreet gold with green reflections. The nose presents the patina of the Pommery vintages: elegance, minerality, freshness. First of all intense floral notes reach us: the peony floats around the hawthorn. Maturity is expressed by fruity notes of pear and fresh apricot. The great Pinot Noir present themselves with notes of crushed fresh strawberries. On the palate, the tasting is floating, with a great uprightness. A mineral structure fills the palate from the attack to the finish like a spine. Notes of acacia honey and Mirabelle underline the central element of the tasting. The finish is punctuated by a nice sweetness, marked by flavours of blood orange. -
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Jaeger-Defaix Rully Premier Cru Rabource 2020 is ripe and fresh with a taste of white peachRully is one of the more northern villages of the Côte Chalonnaise, south of the Côte de Beaune, and produces both white and red wines. Rabourcé is one of the better-known premier cru vineyards, and is located to the west of the village, on an east facing slope. The resultant wine combines ripeness of fruit with excellent brightness, finesse and purity of expression. -
Bernard Defaix Chablis Premier Cru Cote de Lechet 2020 is flinty minerality on the nose, tense and streamlined on the palate, with greengage fruit carrying the finish.The Côte de Lechet is the principal holding of the Defaix family; they own 8ha (18 acres) of this Premier Cru. Near Vaillons, on the Left Bank of the Serein, this area of premiers crus is known for its high-toned, airy style, with abundant minerality. 2020 is an excellent vintage of balanced ripeness, and the Côte de Lechet 2020 already shows a thrilling flinty mineral intensity and tension that will delight Chablis lovers -
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Numanthia is a subtle blend of grapes from more than 100 parcels of the finest terroirs offering unique balance, elegance and power. Numanthia’s style depends on the selection of exceptional vines, aged between 50 and 100 years old, ungrafted and non-irrigated. Year after year, their low yields deliver grapes of extreme concentration with intense fruit and structure. It has a ripe cherry color with ruby reflections. Numanthia 2017 is expressive and deep, with hints of red berries, smoky notes, garrigue aromas and a background of sweet spices aromas. On the palate the wine has flavors of black fruit such as blueberries and blackcurrants, notes of violet and hints of black pepper, cloves and a tobacco leaf generate complexity and length, surrounded by a good acidity. -
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Tokaji Aszú wines are a specialty of the Tokaj wine region in Hungary. These wines are made using grapes affected by noble rot (botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the sugars and flavors of the grapes. -
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Kakurei Daiginjo Sake is aromatic, slightly floral, full bodied, hints of pear & apple. Clean finish. It pairs with white fish – raw or lightly cooked. Oysters – creamy oysters, raw or steamed. -
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"La Bernardine" is the name of the house, sitting in the middle of the vineyards, which was bought by Michel’s grandfather. M. Chapoutier La Bernardine Blanc Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2021 has golden, yellow and brilliant in color with notes of vine blossom and lily in the nose. The palate well-balance and fresh with flavors of candied citrus. -
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Yuki No Bosha Junmai Daiginjo "Cabin in the Snow" Saiya Brewery doesn't allow high demand speed their production. The sake they brew follows a strict discipline to fine quality. The brewers do all they can to insure a healthy and clean environment and level of strong, consistent effort in brewing. The composition of their sake doesn’t take on a strong aroma (known as uwadatsuka), instead it has a strong aftertaste, or fukumi. This achievement takes studied time, brewing at low temperatures without exposure to air. The result allows for the aromas of the yeast to blend beautifully into their sake.Earthy, rustic, elegant, fruity, crisp, peach, roasted sage, long & layered finish. The brewmaster (toji) for Saiya brewery has been recognized as a cherished craftsman by the Emperor of Japan. -
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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”.
Compare and contrast this 2 delicious YAMAHAI sakes, Fuku Chitose Yamahai Junmai and Fuku Chitose Toku Yamahai Junmai Ginjo. Kampai!! -
Les Perrières is 2.5 acres in size and is situated on the 'back side of the rock' with a sloping southeastern exposure just above the Le Clos parcel. The soil, which is derived from alluvial deposits, consists of a mix of deep silt and clay containing few stones. The subsoil features streaks of limestone and limestone marls, while the top layers, which are moderate in depth, are littered with stones on the surface. The vines have an average age of 35 years old. The wine is fermented in oak barrels before further barrel maturation, a part of it on lees. This Pouilly-Fuissé opens with creamy honeysuckle on the nose. A generous mouthfeel complements a nice ripeness and intense richness with notes of gingerbread and flowers. The wine is ample, smooth and well balanced, with a vivid, spicy finish. With age, it will gain in richness and fully reveal itself. -
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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. -
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Moderately strong aromas of menthol and wood fight somewhat with the essence of red currant, plum and spice wisps. There is both good volume and solid mid-palate density to the delicious flavors that possess good muscle and focused power on the serious. -
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This rosé is a faithful variation of classic Pommery Brut Royal created through the assembly of a red wine made with this mind, and different wines vinified in white, within a great proportion of chardonnay. Delicate pale pink with slightly salmon tones. Fine and persistent bubbles. Small red berries suggesting roundness and softness enhanced by a fine freshness in a world of distinction. Very subtle rosé character: supple and finely robust with and appealing freshness and liveliness.
