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 […]
One of the easy ways to sample sake is by trying out sakes in One Cup (180 ml. cups). The single-serving cup was initially introduced in Japan so that people could buy sake through dispensing machines. Back then, those sakes sold via these machines were of low-grade sakes for affordability and convenience. Today, many high-end […]
If necessity is a mother of invention, then the summer temps undeniably gave birth to these Saké concoctions.First, let me dispel a widely held belief that Sake should be drunk hot. Many premium sakes should be drunk chilled, similar to white wine. So when the summer heat rises, you can add Sake to your cool […]
I love finding good quality products at bargain prices. And, Hapē Sake Spritz is a great find. This sake comes in 4 cans to a pack with flavors ranging from Grapefruit/Elderflower/Ginger, Lemonade/Hibiscus/Lemongrass, or Green Tea/Yuzu/Lemon. The sake is made with natural ingredients (Junmai), low alcohol, with 0g sugar. I bought these at $9.99/pack. And, most […]
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 […]
A Yamahai Junmai sake, with its umami and complex acidity, perfectly accompanies Gumbo’s earthy and rich goodness. The savory flavor profile of the sake brings out the sweetness of shrimp and crawfish, while the creamy mouthfeel is an ideal dance partner with the Gumbo’s flavorful dark roux. I enjoyed this pairing with sake at room […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sunday dinner: Seared beets, goat cheese Crema, and Chimichurri paired with Kinokuniya Bunzaemon Junmai Ginjo. This sake has a fascinating background. It has a name of a famous businessman from the Edo period. Yet, the sake is made in a modern, high-tech lab in Wakayama Prefecture. The aromas are of over ripe Asian pear, brioche, […]
I paired Choryo Taruzake Junmai Yamahai with Koji cured Australian Wagyu and white soy Hollandaise sauce. The subtle cedar scent and rich Yamahai aromas enhance the Koji flavors in the Wagyu dish. It was such a beautiful and delicious pairing. This is a signature dish at Kru Restaurant in Sacramento, CA.
