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Sake/Fruit Wine
1.8Ltr
Bottle: $71.25 $75.00
A sake of remarkable clarity, with a soft approach, light, spritzy citrus finish. Typically drier and lighter than...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
720ml
Bottle: $35.34 $37.20
A sake of remarkable clarity, with a soft approach, light, spritzy citrus finish. Typically drier and lighter than...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
720ml
Bottle: $75.24 $79.20
A sake of remarkable clarity, with a soft approach, light, spritzy citrus finish. Typically drier and lighter than...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
720ml
Bottle: $23.94 $25.20
Chalky texture, notes of muscat grapes and tart, underripe melon. Very dry, lip smacking finish. Suggested Food...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
1.8Ltr
Bottle: $41.61 $43.80
6 bottles: $40.80
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
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Sake/Fruit Wine
300ml
Bottle: $11.40 $12.00
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
Sake/Fruit Wine
720ml
Bottle: $18.00
12 bottles: $17.10
Defined and precise, the Bijofu Junmai is a sake with zip, spice and drinkability. Not a heavy or earthy Junmai, this...
Sake/Fruit Wine
500ml
Bottle: $16.25
12 bottles: $15.44
“Schwa!” is the sound of bubbles or fizz in Japanese, and Bijofu’s sparkling sake shares all the clarity and...

Piedirosso Red Blend Sake Xinomavro Japan Kochi Prefecture Wine

Xinomavro is the predominant grape varietal of Macedonia, although it is also grown in many parts of Greece where the climatic conditions are suitable for this particular fruit. The names translates as 'acid black', which gives some clue as to the nature of this varietal. The grapes are renowned for their high tannin content, which is a result of the thick and blue-black skins found on the fruit. This particular characteristic results in a superb aging potential in wines made from the Xinomavro varietal, as time spent in barrels softens these strong, astringent tannins and allows the full range of their flavors to come through in the wine. Most commonly, Xinomavro grapes are associated with aromas of red gooseberry, spices, olives and dried fruit, such as dried tomato.

All over Japan, farmers and wine producers take the production of alcoholic beverages including plum wine and sake very seriously. It is an industry which dates back well over a thousand years, and is held in high esteem in this far east country, where plum wines and sake often accompany meals and are used for ceremonial purposes. Whilst plum wine is produced in a relatively similar way to grape based wines, sake requires a complex process more akin to the brewing of beer, except using a rice mash instead of other grains. The rising popularity of both of these drinks in the west has seen the drinks industry in Japan increase dramatically over recent years, and both quality and quantity has risen alongside demand, and is expected to rise further.