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Highly limited, competition sake that has won gold medal 19 times at the Japanese National Sake Competition Kachou Gesseki is the competition-grade daiginjo from Yuki No Bosha. It has consistently won top marks at the Tohoku Region and Akita Prefecture sake contests. Mr. Toichi Takahashi is the brew master of YUKI NO BOSHA and has been instrumental in the local sake industry of Akita. He currently sits as an advisor on the Sannai Toji Guild of Akita where he helps to elevate sake making skills and educate younger generations of brewers. Takahashi-toji is committed to a method of sake making that shows the utmost respect for the natural environment. In order to protect the microorganisms of Saiya brewery there are several things the brewery does not do: they do not stir the fermentation tanks, they do not dilute the sake, they do not use charcoal filtration, and they do not use chemicals to clean the brewery. In order to maintain unique characteristics in the sake, Takahashi-toji only uses proprietary yeasts, some 40 years old. Additionally, he works closely with contract Yamada Nishiki rice farmers in Hyogo, giving direction on rice patty management to ensure high quality over yield. For all this, Takahashi-toji has been recognized as a National Treasure of Japan. It is aromatic like a perfume, shows blood orange and peach on the palate, and finishes with long, elegant honey notes. Serve chilled to room temperature with omakase and kaiseki. -
VinGardeValise® Piccolo for 5 bottles Color: Black 9.5”D x 16”W x 22.8” L 9.5 lbs. Unpacked -
Travel in confidence with the newest version of the VinGardeValise® 05, a must-have wine travel accessory that guarantees a safe journey for your favorite wine, beer & spirits. This flexible design features removable inserts designed to make packing easy. In the Grande case, carry up to 12 (750 ml) bottles, personal belongings, or both! -
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Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Wine 2018 Klein Constantia has a bright and yellow gold in color. The nose is layered with complex flavours of Seville marmalade, ginger spice and grapefruit. A rich and luxurious mouthfeel, the wine is full bodied, fresh and vibrant. The palate is balanced showcasing a perfect harmony between salinity, acidity, spice and sweetness. Concentrated with suspended density, it concludes with a pithy astringency and a lingering finish. The combination of residual sugar and alcohol levels has a well known preservative effect on bottled wine. This wine is capable of ageing for many decades if not generations from release. -
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This sake is the ultimate indulgence; made by the highest quality Yamada Nishiki rice milled down to a painstaking 35%.No pressing by pressure. The elegant fragrance and fascination is created only from drops. Fukuro-tsuri (Drip-sake) is made from only drops by gravity from moromi (fermentation mush) in a hanged filter bag. It has an elegant fragrance and the dense, fascinating taste. The fruity flavor and the smooth texture will leave an impression of ripened fruits – and you won’t believe it is sake made from rice. Notes of lychee, wild strawberry and grapefruit. A seamless finish with concentrated white pepper.
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The Durand® is a fully patented, two part device that enables the user to successfully remove older and fragile wine corks whole and intact. The Durand®was invented by wine collector Mark Taylor who had struggled with challenging corks when opening older fine wines.
Using The Durand® for older, fragile or compromised corks eliminates the unwanted outcomes of broken corks, corks pushed into bottles or corks partially removed leaving pieces floating in the wine. The Durand® removes the cork whole and contained.
We have been using The Durand® at tastings at 305 Wines for years with great success. Shop now! Great gifting option for the wine lover in your life.
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Using their naturally Dried Yamada Nishiki rice from Arata Kousaku's organically fertilized farm, they are able to reach the highest level of quality. The aroma is modest yet fruity, and the first sip conveys an incredible roundness of flavor, both contributing to the balance of this canvas of character. -
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As far as Sake Rice goes, Yamadanishiki is king, and within Yamadanishiki there are various rankings. Honda Shoten only uses the best of the best, super high-quality Yamadanishiki rice grown in Hyogo prefecture’s Miki city and Kato city. This is the basis of their art, and they only will use this top tier rice. Their sake’s names bear the names of the farms that they source their rice from. The cherry blossom shaped gold flakes infused in this sake imparts luxurious feel making this a top choice for special occasions. Soft on the palate, the balanced layers of sweetness and richness spread widely in the mouth as it follows through with a refreshing acidic tail. -
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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. Nearly all of the rice they use to brew is locally grown Miyama Nishiki and Dewasansan. In 2014, ANA International picked this sake for their First Class and Business Class sake. Using the locally grown Dewasansan sake rice and only native Yamagata Kobo, Tatenokawa achieves an elegant sake with surprising complexity and energy. Relatively high acidity with a grapefruit peel-like aroma and flavor. Just the right amount of sweetness offers balance and leads every sip into a refreshing finish. -
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Compare and contrast this 2 Junmai Daiginho from Yamagata- Tatenokawa Three Peaks Junmai Daiginjo
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Tatenokawa 18 Nakadori Junmai Daiginjo Sake uses rice polished down (semabuai) to 18% of the original grain size - the highest polishing ratio in the entirety of Japan. Furthermore, instead of blending the brewer only bottles the best portion of the pressed sake (called the nakadori) as it holds the best flavor. With magnificent aromatics and a complex, brilliant flavor, Tatenokawa 18 is the essence of luxury. A true gem. -
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Along the Tosa Sea, where whales swim and seafood is abundant, lies Kochi Prefecture. Suigei Brewing, founded in Kochi Prefecture, is in the center of the rich food culture of the Tosa area, as they are committed to brewing a “sake that pairs well with food.” Suigei’s sake has a mild aroma and rich umami, with a crisp aftertaste and light acidity that brings out the deliciousness of food. Their brewing technique focuses on making the most of the characteristics of the sake rice they use, with the main production method being Junmai-zukuri. They offer a variety of sakes from Junmai to Junmai Daiginjo. Compare and contrast these 3 delicious bottles. -
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Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 2018 has a ruby in color with notes of cassis, caramel, juniper, and pomegranate. -
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Shichi Hon Yari Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo Silent Samurai is a premium Japanese sake produced by the Tomita Brewery, located in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. This sake is made using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients, including Tamazakae rice that is highly polished, and slowly fermented at a lower temperature. The "Shizuku" brewing method is used to produce this sake, which involves using gravity to extract the sake from the mash without the use of a press. This results in a more delicate and refined sake with a smoother texture. Silent Samurai has a clear, pale gold color with a subtle aroma of rice, fruit, and a hint of floral notes. On the palate, it has a delicate and smooth texture with a medium body and a balanced acidity. The taste is complex, with flavors of apple, pear, and a hint of umami. The finish is long and clean, with a subtle sweetness and a pleasant dryness. This sake is classified as a Junmai Daiginjo, which means that it is made using only rice, water, yeast, and koji mold, with no added alcohol or sugar. It has an alcohol content of around 17-18% and is best served chilled in a wine glass to fully appreciate its delicate aroma and flavor. Overall, Shichi Hon Yari Shizuku Junmai Daiginjo Silent Samurai is a highly regarded premium sake that offers a refined and complex taste experience, making it a great choice for those who appreciate high-quality Japanese sake. -
Briccolina was the pioneer vineyard for our biodynamic approach and is now the only Barolo cru granted with the Demeter certification. It is a vineyard-garden, entirely worked by hand. It undergoes very long macerations during vinification. -
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Ridge Monte Bello 2020 has an opaque ruby color. The wine has cassis, plum and red currant fruit notes followed by a toasty oak, vanilla, fennel and berry. -
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Pascal Jolivet Sancerre 2022 is a unique & typical style of the house. Feminine wine, all elegance with perfect balance. Dry, natural fruit and mineral. It is an aperitif wine, pairing well with shellfish, raw and cooked fish.
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Ornellaia is a cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc & Petit Verdot and the faithful expression of unique terroir developed in harmony with nature. “With an intense ruby-red colour, Ornellaia 2019 has a bouquet full of intriguing spicy and balsamic notes, including aromas of black pepper, sage and aromatic herbs. The wine is both full-bodied and vibrant in the mouth, filling the palate with its dense and elegant tannic texture and ending with a persistent and beautifully crisp finish.” Olga Fusari – Winemaker – July 2021 -
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Ohmine Shuzou, located in Mine City, Yamaguchi, resumed operations in 2010 after a 50-year hiatus and in 2018, unveiled a state-of-the-art facility reflecting Toji and owner Akiyama-san's passion and vision. Collaborating with Pharrell Williams and Nigo starting in 2020, they're revolutionizing the craft sake industry. Ohmine has perfected the delicate balance of acidity and fruitiness, overcoming the challenges of bacterial interference in sake production. Their innovative approach combines effective temperature control and ideal alcohol content.
This brew boasts a juicy taste reminiscent of pear and white peaches. Notes of sugarcane and roasted almond can be detected in the middle, followed by a bitterness akin to that of cacao and orange peel on the finish.
