
Sake Gassan Junmai Ginjo Mountain Moon is premium sake that ranks high with the Beverage Tasting Institute. This fine sake is crafted by the Yoshia Brewing Company, which is a renowed and award-winning brewery that crafts elegant sakes. This brewery is located in the village of Yasugi and was founded in 1743. This particular brewery has crafted sakes using almost two centuries of tradition that has been handed down through the generations. Since these sakes are crafted by a sake master, the production is small, but extremely detailed. The water used to produce the sake is used from the springs around the region of Yasugi. The quality of rice, water, and skill are the perfect marriage to bring together an award-winning harmony of flavors. The technique of the brewing master is so cherished that the Japanese government has asked the brewery’s master to share his skills with the next generation. The Sake Gassan Junmai Ginjo Mountain Moon features wood-like aromas that include beets, mushrooms, and fruits. This distinct sake has won over 10 awards for taste and is one of the best sakes on the market today. This sake featured at Timeless Wines is unique, easy to drink, and features a smooth and velvety texture that the expert wine connoisseurs will truly remember.
Woodsy honeycomb, nutshell, and mushroom patch aromas with a satiny fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a delicate savory mushroom stock, chestnut, and golden beet driven finish. A fine choice for tempura. 91 Points -Beverage Tasting Institute
RATING: 91 points (Exceptional)
CATEGORY: Junmai Ginjo Sake, Sake
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 15.4%
TASTING LOCATION: In Our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: Dec-05-2012
WINE ID: 200767
Woodsy honeycomb, nutshell, and mushroom patch aromas with a satiny fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a delicate savory mushroom stock, chestnut, and golden beet driven finish. A fine choice for tempura. 91 Points -Beverage Tasting Institute
RATING: 91 points (Exceptional)
CATEGORY: Junmai Ginjo Sake, Sake
ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 15.4%
TASTING LOCATION: In Our Chicago Tasting Room
TASTING DATE: Dec-05-2012
WINE ID: 200767
All older vintage wines have been purchased from a single collectors cellar. Pictures can be requested before shipment.
Babylons Peak Chenin Blanc is made from 100 percent Chenin Blanc.
Babylon's Peak winery, situated on the highest weathered granite slopes of the Paardeberg Mountain, is privately owned by the Basson family who has passed down the tradition, passion and art of winemaking over four generations. Predominantly low-yield dryland bushvines are selected to produce these excellent wines with distinctive character.
The Chenin Blanc grapes were picked from very old dryland bushvine vineyards. The vineyard grows on weathered granite soils, contributing to the flavor of the grapes and mineral character of the wine. Production is limited to 5 tons/ha.
The grapes were harvest by hand at 22.1°B. The grapes were destalked and lightly crushed. Only the first 450 litres free-run juice per ton were fermented in stainless steel tanks at a cold temperature (10-12°C) for 21 days. The wines was left on the fermentation lees until bottling.
A crisp, fresh and fruity Chenin Blanc from low-yield dryland bushvines.
Pairs with salads, seafood, chicken and other light dishes. The perfect wine for every occasion.