Joto Junmai Sake

"This Nigori is bright and lively with fresh tropical notes. Creamy and almost chewy on the palate, Joto Nigori pairs well with spicy Asian foods. Serve chilled." —winemaker

"Harvested from vineyards across Napa Valley, this bold Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of warmer climate hillside vineyard fruit and valley floor fruit creating a wine that celebrates the region’s diversity and complexity. A deep dark purple in the glass, this wine opens with a bouquet of boysenberry, bourbon and toasted vanilla aromas with a waft of caramel. Full-bodied with a plush entry, layers of brown sugar, cocoa, mulling spices and currants fill the mouth and are complemented by rich, round tannins. The finish is long and smooth." —winemaker

"Produced in Akita by the Saiya Brewery, makers of Yuki No Bosha, this is a favorite among locals of the region. Yuri is the name of the local area of Honjo-shi and Masamune is an old term for Japanese sake. This sake is mellow and rustic and has a firm structure, which makes it enjoyable at a range of temperatures, from chilled to warm. Its nutty and earthy notes are balanced by an underlying fruitiness and it complements grilled meats, stews and fish." —importer

"For many centuries, the ume tree has been a symbol for the coming of spring in both China and Japan, because it blossoms early, at the end of January. Similar to the famous sakura cherry blossoms, the ume bloom is celebrated with countless festivals and special ceremonies. Japanese rarely eat ume directly – rather the fruit is enjoyed as a pickled ‘plum’ over rice or mixed with shochu as a traditional plum wine. Our version, however, is made with premium Sake to balance the acidity of the ume with the soft sweetness of the Sake. Enjoy over ice!" —winemaker