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Little tips about Sparkling sake

Not only Japanese foods that can pairing with Japanese alcohols . I try “Sparking sake” Bubbles from natural fermentation . It’s an amazing alternative to have with any foods. It’s new style if anyone have known sake is traditional alcohol in Japan. Nowadays can be savoured in many different ways. Here are the some ideas […]

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SHICHIKEN Mori no Kanade matured in the Hakushu cask Sparkling-sake

七賢　杜ノ奏 Super luxurious sparkling sake, which goes through a secondary fermentation in the bottle just like champagne, is aged in Suntory Hakushu Whiskey barrels. The Brewery that makes this sake sparkling is located in the Hakushu district of Yamanashi Prefecture, just like Suntory’s Hakushu whisky. The water used is also the same, so there is […]

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SHICHIDA 75 Non-filter Nama Aiyama

七田純米七割五分磨き愛山無濾過生 Sake is a good expression of regional characteristics. Saga Prefecture in the Kyushu region is characterized by sweet and rich tastes in its dishes, and the sake produced there is also suited to the regional food. “Aiyama”, a rare sake rice, can bring out the umami of the rice as […]

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RISING SUN PALE ALE

RISING SUN PALE ALE from Baird Beer, A crisp and refreshing pale ale rich in hop flavor. It is different from ordinary Japanese-style beers in that it has a strong backbone that is complex and deep beyond words, and it firmly captures the ultimate value of Japanese beauty: balance. It is an ideal beer that […]

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La Digoine

DOMAINE A. & P. DE VILLAINE Bourgogne Côte Chalonnaise La Digoine 2015 France, Bourgogne

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GIKYO Tahe

義侠　妙 Gikyo is produced by Yamachu Honke Brewery in Aichi Prefecture, established during the Edo period (1789-1801). The brand name “Gikyo,” meaning justice and helping the weak, was gifted by liquor retailers in the Meiji era, recognizing the brewery’s ethical business practices even during price surges. Rice Selection: Gikyo uses most highest-quality Yamada Nishiki rice […]

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LES CROISILLE Divin

CHATEAU LES CROISILLE Divin Bio 2020France, Cahors, 100% Malbec This wine is a delightful find. Its aroma is subtly laced with soft fruit scents, suggesting a hint of something more robust beneath its gentle exterior. The palate reveals a bounty of ripe red cherries and blackcurrants. This wine is notably juicy and forward in its […]

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Sogen Brewery in Suzu City, Ishikawa

About 120 km from Kanazawa. There is no train from Kanazawa, so I had to go by car. It takes 2 hours by car. It is extremely cold in winter, and living conditions are not very convenient. In fact, Suzu City has the smallest population city in Japan.The local people work as fishermen in the […]