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Hokuriki is a coastal area in Japan that divides into four prefectures or regions -- Toyama, Ishikawa, Niigata and Fukui Prefectures. Hokuriku lies along the Sea of Japan. It is famous for its hot springs, thanks to the Hakusan volcano in the region. Hokuriku has moist conditions. Summer brings a lot of clear skies and warm, sunny days while winter provides a lot of snowfalls. Long cold winters and mountainous terrains in Hokuriku takes pride allow its production of fine sake in great variety.
Plenty of fine sakes, such as the Ginban Banshu, Komedakeno, Denshin Rin, Ginkobai and Hanagaki Junmai among many more are commonly found in Hokuriku. Sakes produced in Hokuriku are known for rich flavors, distinct acidity, spices and refreshing aromas, making this region one of the most popular places to visit when it comes to sake.
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Inglenook Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley is made from 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.5% Cabernet Franc, 1% Merlot, 0.5% Petit Verdot.
A wine of considerable charm, energy and finesse, 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is opaque ruby red in color, and opens with aromas of ripe cassis, blackberry, espresso and cedar. Although powerful below the surface, the wine is extremely focused and well-balanced, with silky tannins, ample freshness, and vibrant structure, that lead to a crescendo in the lengthy, polished finish.
Review:
Full-bodied with lots of layered fruit and round, creamy tannins. The palate shows lovely ripe-berry character with chocolate and hazelnut and a long, flavorful finish. Hints of black truffles. Plenty going on here with a firm framework that gives the wine form and interest. Try it after 2022.
-James Suckling 95 Points
Moonracer is Realm’s Estate wine from our SLD Estate Vineyard on Wappo Hill in the Stags Leap District. It is said this elevated site was important to the Wappo Native Americans as it provided the tribe with a central lookout from which to identify intruders and such. The Wappos, though small in number, were known for their bravery, strength and athleticism. Author Jack London, writing about the curious inter-tribal races that took place during full moons, noted that the Wappos often won these contests. Thus Moonracer, an oblique reference to the earliest inhabitants of the place Realm calls home.
The Cabernet Sauvignon-based Moonracer is composed of the finest lots from the Estate vineyard. Winemaker Benoit Touquette has much to choose from, as the site, with its multiple blocks, elevations, facings and diverse soils, has character in spades. Moonracer bears the unmistakable mark of this stimulating vineyard as well as the Stags Leap District. The wine is strong and powerful yet elegant, with refined tannins and plenty of depth. What Benoit calls “intellectual.” It’s a wine that will appeal to both international and American palates. It walks the line, combining characteristics typical of northern and southern Napa Valley. It’s got plenty of fruit but also layered flavors, depth and complexity.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Red, blue and black fruit; floral notes; complex, layered wine; intellectual
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