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720ml - Case of 12
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$37.05
A stunningly well-structured Junmai that leads with full bodied richness and notes of bright melon and banana with...
720ml - Case of 12
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$37.24
Clear color. Tropical aromas of and flavors of ripe pineapple, papaya, baked coconut, anise seed, and goat's milk....
720ml - Case of 12
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$33.06
This award winning Junmai offers class defying aromatics of white pepper and candied orange. Despite its fruit driven...
720ml - Case of 12
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$84.36
A rarity in the sake world, this sake employs two types of sake rice resulting in an exquisite balance, a complex...
720ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$29.64
Versatile, rich, dry. Its soft aromatics and ample umami make it a sturdy accompaniment to a variety of cuisines....
300ml - Case of 12
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$8.55
Savory notes of dried mushroom, fresh chervil, and fresh-cut wood perfume the nose. Medium-bodied, with fruits of...
300ml - Case of 12
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$8.55
Rich and creamy with bright and bold tropical notes like banana, pineapple and coconut. Vanilla and pineapple on the...
300ml - Case of 12
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$8.20
This has a pleasant balance of crisp ginjo sake with a hint of dryness and fresh, lightly sweet pear. It has a...
300ml - Case of 12
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$8.20
Rich and ripe plum flavor accented with a hint of almond and a decadent sweetness with a pronounced aroma and color...
750ml - Case of 20
Bottle:
$9.83
Rice wine full of chestnut characteristics from Jeju Island. Distinct milky texture with some sweet notes from...
750ml - Case of 20
Bottle:
$9.83
Rice wine full of peanut characteristics from Jeju Island. Distinct milky texture with some sweet notes from peanuts.
750ml - Case of 20
Bottle:
$9.83
Rice wine full of raspberry characteristics from Jeju Island. Distinct milky texture with some sweet notes from...
720ml - Case of 12
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$44.46
Jumping from the glass with vibrant aromatics of vineripened berries and honeysuckle, this sake manages to impart...
720ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$150.00
Delicate and complex with notes of white flowers, honeydew, pear, and vanilla. The palate is smooth and silky with...
720ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$150.00
This sake is rich and floral with notes of rose, cherry, and almond. The palate is full and velvelty with deep and...
Fruit Wines Robola Sake Savatiano
In the mountains of Cephalonia, the mineral rich soils assist in the growing of one of the finest of Greece's white grape varietals – the Robola grape. These noble yellowish grapes are notable for the wines they produce, which generally contain summer fruits, peach and citrus aromas, coupled with flavors which extend beyond the usual range of white wines, revealing smoky and mineral notes, and a lengthy, lemony after-taste. These fine characteristics helped the regions it is grown in gain AOC status, and wine-makers in this area have many generations of practice in bringing out the elegant and subtle characteristics of this grape.
Robola, and the other wines of Cephalonia have a long and illustrious history, being mentioned even in ancient epic poems such as Homer's Iliad. However, it was the Venetians who first recognized the great potential of Robola grapes, which quickly became the focus for the areas wine-makers and tradesmen. Nowadays, Robola wines act as an excellent example of a refined Greek dry white wine, which can be either drank as a light and refreshing summer aperitif, or alongside grilled white meats, salads, or white fish. Robola wines, as a rule, do not age particularly well, and it is highly recommended that bottles are drunk young, within two years of bottling. By doing so, you can enjoy the unique characteristics of this remarkable wine, complete with the balanced combination of chalky, smoky citrus flavors and delicate peach aromas which typify the finest examples of Robola varietal wines.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?
Savatiano is probably Greece's most well known and most widely grown grape varietal, as it is the primary grape used in the production of Retsina, where the fermenting juices of the Savatiano varietal are flavored with pine resin in order to make this distinctive and famous wine. One of the reasons for the wide cultivation of this grape is due to its hardiness, and resistance to drought conditions. In the sun-drenched and dry, rocky Greek landscapes, this makes it an ideal vine to grow for wine-makers who require a strong and bounteous yield each year.
However, there are plenty of examples of Greek white wines which use the Savatiano grape but withhold from the addition the pine resin flavoring, allowing the true characteristics of this varietal to shine through. The result is often very pleasing indeed, with Savatiano grapes generally producing extremely well balanced and rounded white wines, with a juicily fruity flavor. Their aromas can vary quite a lot, with many Savatiano wines bearing the fragrance of citrus fruits, and also occasionally having a strong floral aroma reminiscent of elder and rose. Due to the relatively low acidity of Savatiano grapes, the wines which use them (including Retsina) generally bolster themselves with the addition of smaller quantities of more acidic varieties, such as Assyrtiko or Rhoditis, in order to improve their sometimes weak structure.
Additional Information on Greek Wines
Greek Wines
Ancient Greek Wines – A Brief History of Wine in Greece
The Myth of Dionysus, Greek God of Wine
What is Retsina?