A perfect Rosé to take you into Fall This rich and unique Rosé is perfect for transitioning into Fall. With its sumptuous blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc, Chimney Rock Elevage Rosé is versatile and would pair very well with light to medium dishes. On the nose, this wine reminds me of fresh […]
This pale, straw color sake is aged two years under 0° C temp. It is an award winning, prestigious sake that is served to First Class passengers on Japan Airlines and has also been served to foreign dignitaries at government banquets in Japan. A visually opulent sake with ripe honeydew on the nose and has […]
I’ve been lucky. I’ve had opportunities to taste exceptional wines from California’s top wineries. But human nature being what it is, I have been curious about those “other” wines that I could never get my hands on—like the ones with super high price points. And I’ve also wondered if those ultra-high-end wines are superior in […]
Red Blend: 66% Syrah and 34% Petite Sirah I had been complaining that I have to make a day of it to go find great tasting wines outside of Napa or Sonoma. So when a friend invited me to a winery that made delicious Rhone Style wines in my own neighborhood, I was skeptic. Award […]
White Blend: 60% Chardonnay 40% Albariño It was such a treat to taste this rare white blend of Spanish-styled Chardonnay and Albariño here in the states. The winery is located in Sonoma County atop a hill surrounded with unique artworks and heavenly gardens. The interior of the winery reflects the Spanish heritage of its founder […]
Celia Welch is a well known winemaker associated with such notable wineries as Scarecrow Wine, Rewa Vineyards, Barbour Vineyards, etc. So when I received a notice from my favorite wine shop in San Francisco, Golden Gate Wine Cellars (www.ggwc.com) that they were hosting Celia Welch Portfolio Wine Tasting, I definitely had to go! The tasting […]
This pale, cherry blossom shade sake has a very unique historical lineage. During an archaeological dig on a UNESCO site in Akita, Japan, 1000 year old purple rice grains dating back to Heian period (794-1185) were discovered. In 1996, Akita Seishu Brewery was solicited by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries along with the […]
In life, sometimes you just have to crack open the good stuff to celebrate wonderful events and toast the Universe with gratitude. On those occasions you might consider reaching for this Sake. Average Sake utilizes rice that has been milled down 50 to 70%, but for this special, award-winning Sake, the rice has been milled […]
This Sake utilizes a special regional rice called Goriki (strong power), that had gone extinct due to farming challenges in growing this particular kind of rice. However the rice was revived by the local Sake brewers in 1980s, and Chiyomusubi Junmai Ginjo Goriki is one big, bold Sake! The aroma and flavor of this Sake […]
The term Arabashiri usually refers to the free-run Sake that naturally seeps out during the pressing phase while the bags containing Sake are being prepared to be pressed. Free-run Sakes are fresh and rough in taste, which have its own unique appeal to many Sake drinkers. As the name suggests, this Gokyo Arabashiri Junmai has […]
