The Miyagi prefecture sits on the main region of Tohoku and features mountain ranges along the western region and plans around the region of Sendai. The prefecture’s capital, Sendai, includes over one million citizens and is the largest city in north Honshu. The city and a castle were erected by Date Masamune in the region in the 16th century. The prefecture features a beautiful and popular scenic location called Matsushima, which is includes gorgeous islands filled with lush pine trees. This region also boasts of a wealth of fresh seafood and fabulous scenic ports. Miyagi was hit in 2011 by the earthquake and tsunami that devastated the region, but sake breweries have fought to continue to produce wines. The wines from the Miyagi prefecture are dry sakes, which are considered the driest sake types in all Tohoku prefectures. The sakes crafted in this region are crafted from a variety of food rice and is created to marry well with the fresh seafood from the region. Although the region does not produce high numbers of sake wines, the breweries in the Miyagi prefecture craft exquisite and high quality sakes. The rice varieties used in sakes created in this region include Kura no Hana, and Hitombore.
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Verite La Joie Red is made from 76% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc,5% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec.
The 2018 La Joie displays a brilliant violet core with a thin rim of bright ruby. Generous fruit-for- ward aromas of ripe black currant and black cherry are followed by earthy notes of fresh conifer, dried mushroom, black olive, dusty clay, anise and clove. The palate is rich and structured; possessing similar flavors of the nose, refined tannins, well-balanced acidity and a complex, luscious finish.
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Blackberries, black mushrooms, violets, flowers, and dark tobacco. Black truffle, too. Full-bodied, yet in check and pretty. The fine tannins frame the wine perfectly. Really long and focused. Seamless. Elegance with power. This will age incredibly well, but already so gorgeous to try. 76% cabernet sauvignon, 9% merlot, 7% cabernet franc, 5% petit verdot and 3% malbec. Try after 2026, but attractive now.
-James Suckling 99 Points
Charles Smith Sixto Uncovered Chardonnay is made from 100 percent Chardonnay.
Not from here, this wine is otherworldly. Apricot, stone, pippin apple, sea breeze, and wildflowers mingle to create this compelling beauty. Sit down and take your time with this wine, to savor the incredible structure, with a long and lingering presence of toasted almonds, apple blossom, and flint. A wonderful journey!.
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What a pretty nose. Lemon peel, fresh white flowers, lavender, crushed sage and wet stone. Medium-to full-bodied with carrying acidity. Extremely articulate and graceful on the palate with bright citrus and a dried-floral note. Impressive depth and length. Salty and tangy on the finish with vibrancy. Drink or hold.
-James Suckling 96 Points