Howard Yang

9.7

A special bottling made with a very exclusive rice called Aiyama, this rice used to exclusively supplied to Kenbishi, the oldest sake brewery in Japan, after the Kobe earthquake, the monopoly was broken; this Daijingo uses rice milled to 34% of its original volume, pale yellow color with smells of honeydew melon, steamed sticky rice, white corn husk, Asian pear and lemongrass, full body with mellow mouthfeel and balanced acidity, tastes of melon, lotus seed, dried coconut shaving with white pepper finish. — 4 years ago

Howard Yang

9.1

Medium burgundy color, earthier nose of cigar box, raspberry, rose petal, mint, violet, leather and mineral, medium body with nice acidity and mouth puckering acidity, again, feel more feminine vs their Barbaresco, made from 50+ years old vine, very firm and unyielding tannin, this needs good patience, tastes of cranberry, raspberry, tobacco, cedar, mineral, and espresso, long structured finish, plumy aftertaste. — 7 years ago

Howard Yang

9.2

Pale yellow color, complex nose, petrol, cat puss, yellow plum, aged hard cheese, cauliflower, persimmon, loquat, and lemon skin, medium body, smooth mouthfeel and balanced acidity, tastes of yellow plum, salty lemon, lime zest, saline, mineral and yuzu, long and delicate finish, impeccable balance, bitter almond finish, tasty. — 7 years ago

Howard Yang

9.8

Best Mencia I have ever had, still with at least a couple of decades ahead, opaque garnet burgundy color with no sign of bricking, from a small century old vineyard, very distinctive nose of menthol, leather, clove, nutmeg, Asian five spices, pot roasted pork, black licorice, cassis and black plum, full body with fresh acidity and velvety tannin after three hours decant, tastes of black cherry, black berry, clove, licorice, espresso, black plum, mocha, and sandalwood, 588 bottles produced with 6 additional magnum. — 4 years ago

Howard Yang

8.9

Pale yellow color, very fragrant nose of honey, mineral, golden apple, pear, honeysuckle, yellow plum, and fresh churned butter, medium body with balanced acidity, tastes of pineapple, pear, lemon skin, lime juice and bitter almond, long finish, extra point for the great price. — 7 years ago

Howard Yang

8.6

Pale yellow color, nose of cream cheese, yellow plum, green apple, and mineral, fresh and clean, medium body with lively acidity with tastes of yellow plum, lemon skin, lime zest, and almond cream, mild green olive bitterness at the finish, straight forward, clean finish. — 7 years ago

Howard Yang

9.2

Medium yellow color, lovely nose of honeysuckle, yellow plum, linden flower honey, white pepper, marzipan, petrol, and apple pie, medium body with balanced acidity, slightly bitter under tone, tastes of yellow plum, apricot, white peach, lemon curd, honey, and pomelo, long and smooth finish, a light white pepper kick at the end, long gravity ahead. — 7 years ago

Howard Yang

8.8

This Lambrusco is quite refreshing, not sweet at all unlike most of the cherry soda version that flooded the marketplace; pale pink to magenta color, nose of eucalyptus, strawberry, raspberry and Maraschino cherry, lightly fizzy, medium body with nice acidity, tastes of orange peel, strawberry, raspberry cream and pink grapefruit, clean and delicate finish, beach picnic anyone? — 7 years ago

Howard Yang

8.9

My first Cabernet Sauvignon from the Penedes, for under $10, this absolutely provides fantastic QPR. Opaque burgundy color, very ripe nose of stewed plum, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry and incense, medium to full body, balanced acidity with firm powdery tannin, fruits forwards with tastes of black plum, raspberry compote, blueberry jam, cacao, cassis syrup and finishes with a black licorice note, fruity but under check, extra point for the value, beats most CA Cabernet Sauvignon around $20-25 range. — 7 years ago

Howard Yang

8.7

Light yellow color, nose of funky white button mushroom, cheddar cheese, green apple, yellow plum, petrol, mineral, metallic, and sliced almond, medium body with balanced acidity, tastes of comice pear, lemon jelly, yellow plum, loquat and white pepper, dry and refreshing finish. — 7 years ago