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Established in 1688, Katsuyama is a sake brewery with traditions lasting well over three century. They were established to brew the upscale sake enjoyed exclusively by the feudal lords of the Sendai domain, where was founded by Japan's Most famous samurai & military commander Date Masamune. To this day, Katsuyama carries on the reputation and tradition of its origins as a brewery for the lords.Brewed with a traditional sake brewing method, Den features a fruity aroma and distinct rich flavors. This sake has the true characteristics of a Junmai Daiginjo. Its crisp and clean umami stands out clearly and lingers as a distinctly mouthwatering aftertaste. It is an excellent choice to pair with tuna and salmon sushi/sashimi. It also goes well with meat and meat dishes prepared in both Japanese and western style.
Den means "tradition," referring to the traditional way this sake is brewed.
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The 8th generation Gotoh family oversees operation of its brewery situated on their estate. Located in Yamagata in the north east, one of the snowiest parts of Japan, the pure snowmelt water adds a luxurious smoothness while the locally developed rice and yeast give floral aromas with rich flavors. The flagship brand BENTEN is named in honor of the goddess of music and performing arts“Gokujo” Superior/Reserve Junmai Daiginjo Genshu showcases the achievement of Yamagata Pref. and Gotoh family’s commitment to achieving the best that Yamagata has to offer Dewasansan was created by researchers in Yamagata prefecture to be the pre-eminent rice for the future of Daiginjo sake. Yamagata is one of the first prefecture to obtain Geographical Indication for sake. Polished to 35%, this Reserve Daiginjo has a vibrant aroma and crisp dry taste. This sake’s namesake is Benten, the beautiful goddess of wisdom, music and good fortune. May she bring you the best of luck. -
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The wine of Cheval des Andes combines the vibrant and intense expression of Argentinian Malbec with the rigour, elegance and savoir-faire of a great Bordeaux.
It is a unique blend of Malbec grapes and Bordeaux varietals – an ensemble with the exuberance of Malbec balanced by the temperance of Cabernet Sauvignon, completed with hints of Petit Verdot.
The vision of Cheval des Andes is to bring Château Cheval Blanc’s winemaking philosophy – which focusses on cellaring potential and elegance – to Argentina. Cheval des Andes makes wines that age gracefully and “travel through the decades,” according to Pierre Lurton, President of Château Cheval Blanc and Cheval des Andes.
These wines are elegant, meaning they are the most refined expression of the terroir of Mendoza. On the nose, they are complex rather than intense and on the palate, they are balanced rather than powerful.
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The Chateau Clerc Milon 2015 is a crystal-clear garnet red with violet highlights. The fresh and elegant nose exudes ripe morello cherry aromas, followed by subtle notes of liquorice and toast to complete a rich and complex yet light and airy bouquet. Initially refined and silky, the palate gathers power on finely chiselled tannins wrapped in crisp flavours of red fruit, dark chocolate and dried flowers. The rich and harmonious palate leads into a stylish and succulent finish with a slightly minty freshness. -
An Essential Companion to the Master Kit! Immediately know when your waiter has brought you a bad bottle! These 12 reference molecules are directly linked to the composition of affected wines. The Faults Kit enables you to identify and memorize the 12 most common faults found in wine. Professionals and enthusiasts use the faults guide as a test for faults within a vintage. Recognize and memorize the major faults of wine: cork taint, faults due to oxidation or reduction… Learn how wine faults occur Learn how wine faults can be avoided Learn how wine faults can be eradicated or their effects lessened The Wine Faults Kit is a required course material at many of the great enology schools including UC Davis. FEATURES: - 12 Aroma Vials - 1 Instructional Manual - Presented In A Cloth-Bound Book Aroma List: 1 - Vegetal 2 - Rotten Apple 3 - Vinegar 4 - Glue 5 - Soap 6 - Sulfur 7 - Rotten Egg 8 - Onion 9 - Cauliflower 10 - Horse 11 - Moldy-Earth 12 - Cork -
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Compare and contrast these 3 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. You will receive 3 bottles of 720ml each- Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo
- Dassai 45 Nigori Junmai Daiginjo
- Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo
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Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso 2020 "Testamatta," meaning "crazy-head" in Italian, perfectly reflects the creative and passionate nature of winemaker Bibi Graetz. This Supertuscan wine highlights the purity, minerality, and transparency of Sangiovese from old vines. The grapes for the 2020 vintage are hand-picked and undergo rigorous selection in both the vineyard and winery. Fermentation is done with natural and indigenous yeasts in open-top barriques for smaller parcels and larger casks or stainless steel tanks for larger plots, with frequent manual punch-downs and pump-overs. After 7-10 days of maceration, the wine is aged for 20 months in old barriques and 50hl casks. Expect a fresh and vibrant nose with aromas of strawberries and Amarena cherries, complemented by hints of vanilla. On the palate, you'll find complex flavors of balsamic, earth, and tobacco, with high, fine-grained tannins and bright acidity that carry the flavors to a very long finish. This vintage has received exceptional acclaim, earning 96 points from The Independent and 95 points from Robert Parker. With its excellent quality and great aging potential, Bibi Graetz Testamatta Rosso 2020 is a must-have for any wine enthusiast. Order yours today! -
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Ramos Pinto Porto Vintage 2000 has a deep and opaque purple color. On the nose the port has a bouquet of black fruit, cherry, plum and blackcurrant followed by notes of chocolate and licorice. -
This Champagne comes from an exceptional year and an old vine over 75 years old, called "Les Terres de Noël". The fruits of this plot are the subject of very special attention. The Chardonnay is pressed and vinified separately to give after several years of aging in the bottle a refined and racy champagne, with an inimitable style and a personality rarely equaled. To be reserved as an aperitif to appreciate all its complexity. Limited edition. -
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.
