Japan

"Simply chill and pour into a cold glass. You can enjoy the pure taste of Umeshu made from 100% from Japanese ume"~Winery Notes

"This premium sake is made from two select varieties of rice resulting in a refined taste and mild aroma. Serve slightly warmed, chilled or over ice." ~ Winery Notes

"This versatile sake has a smooth, mellow flavor and can be enjoyed warmed, room temperature or chilled. Serve from this traditional "tokkuri" container that was used when purchasing sake in the old days. " ~Winery Notes

"Using only the finest rice, and Nada's famed natural spring water "Miyamizu", Junmai Ginjo has been brewed with meticulous care and traditional method. This flowery fragrant Sake with silky, well-balanced smoothness can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature." ~Winery Notes

"Using only the finest rice "Yamada-Nishiki", and Nada's famed natural spring water "Miyamizu", "SHO-UNE" has been brewed as the Supreme of Japanese Sake. This graceful Sake with fruity scents, velvety smoothness can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature."

"The traditional Yamahai method gives this perfumed Junmai Ginjo unique tropical flavors of dried pineapple and banana. It is wonderful as an aperitif, or paired with soft cheeses, sauteed vegetables and white fish." ~ Winery notes

"This is what Junmai is all about. Round and creamy, this sake has notes of apple and banana, while smoky components linger in the background. A classic Niigata junmai." ~ Winery notes

"This delightfully refined honjozo is rich and dry, with complex notes of spices and nuts. Just a hint a sea breeze causes this classic example of the Niigata Style to pair well with shellfish, cooked vegetables or roast turkey." ~ Winery notes

Beverage Tasting Institute 89Silver Medal, "Highly Recommended" "The aromas are quite complex, showing white grape, anise, and a hint of sweet rice. These same flavors come rushing through the medium-bodied palate, which has a slightly creamy texture followed by a hint of white pepper and fresh

"Fu-Ki's plum wine contains 13.5% alcohol and is made with grape spirits and other natural flavors. This wine is made by a unique method cultivated for hundreds of years in Japan. The plums are picked at dawn and processed the same day to keep their dewy freshness and flavor which distinguishes

" This once pasteurized sake is youthful and vibrant, with notes of toasted nut, fresh bread and lychee. Perfect for serving chilled, it matches with crisp salads and fresh fish. " ~ Winery notes

" Silk in a bottle, this sake is light and smooth. Its mild sweetness is well-integrated with good acidity. Refreshing notes of honeydew melon and cucumber make it an ideal sake to sip chilled, or even served in cocktails. " ~ Winery notes

"Using select rice polished to 50% of its original size, this ultrapremium "junmai daiginjo" sake is slowly fermented at low temperatures to give it a refreshing fruit like aroma and mild flavor. Enjoy chilled or room temperature." ~Winery Notes

"This Nigori is quite special because its milling rate of 41% technically qualifies it as Junmai Ginjo grade sake- a rare quality level for a nigori (cloudy) sake. The nose is led by steamed rice, fresh red plums, and suggestions of roasted peanuts. Bright and lean in the mouth, unlike many Nigori,

"Serve Slightly chilled or room temperature. Aroma shows apple marzipan, Soft, light bodied and long finish. Food Pairing: Sushi and sashimi, Grilled Salmon, Roasted yellowtail. " Winery notes

Stephen Tanzer 91"Very pale yellow-straw color. Spicy, assertive aromas of green apple, flowers, mint and fresh herbs. Juicy, lively and light on its feet, with subtle fruitiness in a rather ethereal style. Complex and refined. From all locally grown rice."

Stephen Tanzer 88"I recently tasted through the sake portfolio of Vine Connections, better known for their prime selection of wines from Argentina, and was knocked out by the quality of sakes they import from small, family-run brewers in Japan. Heavy milky-white. Nutty, creamy nose. Rich, chewy