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Sale!Polígonos is a selection of varietals that truly reflect the people of the region they come from. The vineyards are named after the people. There is a rich and profound expression of the place through its geography and climate as well as its social, historical, and economic characteristics.
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Sale!Los Chacayes, Tunuyán, Valle de Uco, Mendoza Altitude: 1100 msnm – 3600 ft
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The vineyard located in Gualtallary, Tupungato, at 1,350 metres above sea-level. Zorzal Terroir Unico Malbec 2020 has a deep, shining red color with very mineral, with strong evidence of calcareous soils, such as chalk aromas. It is very fresh on entry, with great volume and texture. The tannins are somewhat edgy and the finish is a long one.
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- Serving temp: Chilled, at room temperature, or warm
- Tasting notes: Bone-dry. Soft & smooth with rice-laden umami. Clean finish.
- Food pairing: Kurobuta pork - grilled or simmered, Grilled salmon, Toro sashimi, Creamy oysters, raw or steamed.
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Out of stockHighly 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.
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Out of stockYuki 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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Yoi-no-Tsuki Midnight Moon Daiginjo Sake is a premium Japanese sake produced by Yoi Shuzo, a sake brewery located in the Shimane prefecture. This sake is made using high-quality Ginginga rice, which is polished to a ratio of 50% and a small amount of in-house distilled alcohol enhances the aromas and softens the body.resulting in a refined and delicate flavor. The tasting notes of Yoi-no-Tsuki Midnight Moon Daiginjo Sake is ripe honeydew melon, peach, strawberry, bamboo and anise flavors. The brewing process of Yoi-no-Tsuki Midnight Moon Daiginjo Sake is carefully controlled to ensure the highest quality. The rice is milled, washed, and steamed before being fermented with yeast and koji mold. The sake is then carefully filtered and bottled to preserve its delicate flavor and aroma. Overall, Yoi-no-Tsuki Midnight Moon Daiginjo Sake is a premium sake that is highly valued by sake enthusiasts for its complex and nuanced 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 tempura.
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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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William Fevre Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume 2019 is very aromatic bouquet, combining fruity and floral notes. Nicely elegant palate that blends power, raciness and roundness. It pairs very well with fish, shellfish and other seafood, grilled or in a cream sauce. Poultry and white meat, grilled or in a cream sauce.
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Sale!Brewed in Niigata prefecture, this sake boasts a rich history and reputation for excellence. In fact, the brewery is so well-known that it has even opened a museum dedicated to showcasing the art and craft of sake-making. And what's more, they're proud to be one of the first breweries to embrace the employment of female sake makers. To honor these skilled women, the brewery has created Wildflower, a tribute to their contribution to the industry. But enough about the backstory – let's talk about the sake itself. When you first pour Wildflowers Junmai Sake, you'll be hit with a delightful bouquet of aromas. Expect notes of lychee, apple, and strawberry, all mingling together to create a truly unique sensory experience. On the palate, you'll find that the sake is both complex and sweet, with just the right amount of acidity to balance it out. So, how should you serve this delicious sake? We recommend chilling it first, as this will enhance its crispness and refreshment. As for food pairings, Wildflowers Junmai Sake is a versatile choice that can go with a range of dishes. Try it as an aperitif before your meal, or pair it with light seafood dishes, salads, or ceviche. It's also a great choice for moderately spicy dishes, as its sweetness and acidity can help balance out the heat.
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Sale!Von Winning Riesling Winnings 2020 is an intriguing balance between the bright and ripe aromas of apricots, white peaches, and caramelized orange zest with a beautifully crisp finish.
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Sale!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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Sale!Valle Dell'Acate Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG Classico has aromas of ripe hints of red fruits, blackberries, raspberries and cherries; hints of spices including vanilla, licorice and cocoa. On the palate the wine is soft, full, velvety tannins, persistent and aromatic.
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Sale!Valados de Melgaco Alvarinho 2022 is a dry, still, exuberantly fresh wine with notes of peach, grapefruit, sea spray; generous citrussy fruit, with a light to medium body and a salty finish
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Sale!The Uccelliera estate is located in the warm southern Castelnuovo dell’Abate part of the Montalcino zone. The vineyards range from 150 to 350 meters above sea level. Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino 2018 is aged 24 months in a mix of French and Slavonian oak. The wine has aromas of black cherries, plums, and walnuts with undertones of cedar. The palate is dense and full-bodied, with rich tannins, and a complex finish.
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Sale!Sourced from a small selection of our favourite Semillon blocks, the grapes were both hand and machine picked before gentle pressing and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine then spent a few months on yeast lees to gain extra complexity and mouth feel.
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Sale!Family of Silver OakThe Twomey Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2020 has aromas of red berries, flowers and spice. On the palate, the wine is firm and has fine structure with long finish.
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Sale!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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Out of stockThis 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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Sale!Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo is made from Dewasansan rice, a descendant of the iconic Omachi heirloom strain. This rice is exclusively grown in Yamagata prefecture and helped to pave the way for Yamagata to receive the first geographical indication (GI), or appellation, in all of Japan. Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo has some grassy, floral aromas with green apple and melon notes. The finish is soft and smooth. It is an excellent pairing with teriyaki salmon, sautéed snow pea shoots or maple glazed ham.