Discover Fine Saké
5 Clues to Understanding Saké
So you’re curious about the new Sake craze, but you can’t read Japanese and have no idea where to begin? Then let me share 5 helpful hints that can assist you in making a selection with confidence and start enjoying Japanese Sake today! Don’t get intimidated by the label, go out there and try a […]
Kinokuniya Bunzaemon Junmai Ginjo
History and modern science join to give birth to this fascinating sake called Kinokuniya Bunzaemon Junmai Ginjo. The sake name comes from a famous businessman who made his fortune in the Edo Period by transporting Kishu Mikan (Mandarin Oranges) by ship to the capital of Japan, Edo. From its namesake, one might imagine that the […]
Takacho Bodaimoto Junmai Muroka Genshu Sake
Takacho Bodaimoto, Junmai Muroka Genshu sake, is brewed by Yucho Shuzo in Nara, Japan, where a famous flagship brand, Kaze no Mori is also brewed. Takacho Bodaimoto is a sort of time machine. It is made with a traditional method employed by the Buddhist monks that date back to the 1400s. The technique utilizes natural […]
Exploring Fine Wines
Could Romato be your next Rosé obsession?
Romato in Italian means “copper.” As its name hints, this wine has a stunning golden hue, making it a sort of white and Rosé wine hybrid. Romato originates from the northeastern province of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy. The process begins with the Pinot Grigio grapes and macerating with their skins, then aging to develop rich […]
A delicious summertime treat for adults
It was auspicious luck when Andrew Quady discovered a rare Orange Muscat grape varietal, known in Italy as Moscato Fior d’Arancio, growing in a San Joaquin Valley town. When they started making wine, they were producing 1600 cases. After decades of devotion and hard work, they currently exceed 100,000 cases in production. I can see […]
Satisfy your French wine curiosity with this gorgeous Bordeaux.
I was intimidated by French wines until I had the opportunity to taste them while attending a wine certification program at The Culinary Institute of America in Saint Helena, CA. My understanding of red blend wine at the time was limited to what I had experienced from tasting California wines which tend to be fruit-forward […]