Sequoia Sake Company

Sequoia Grove

Tonella Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2016

K L
9.2

Deep and earthy. Drinking ok but could still use more time. — 4 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Sequoia Grove

Winemaker Series Napa Valley Merlot 2017

K L
9.1

Still a great Merlot but lots of dark fruit and feels alcoholic/hangover inducing. Their wines recently need to sit much longer than in the past. — 5 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Shirakabe Gura-Sho Chiku Bai

Mio Japan Sparkling Sake

Like Ramune but alcoholic! — 5 years ago

Sequoia Grove

Winemaker Series Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

A stunner. Opened with that rustic cab smell. Not sure what lies beneath that initial nose. And then just pure explosive goodness in the glass. Black fruit, swirling with brown fruit in every sip. Lingering finish made for a wonderful moment or two. — 6 years ago

Shay liked this

Kikusui Brewing Company

Junmai Ginjo Rice Sake

Smooth, floral, light and slightly sweet. — 7 years ago

Doug Waller
with Doug

Doi Shuzo

Takatenjin Soul of the Sensei Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Fantastic. Best daiginjo I’ve had in a while. Super smooth. Slight pears honey melon. At oya. — 7 years ago

Katoukichibee Shouten

Born Special Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Very sweet. Clean taste. Slight bite at the end. — 8 years ago

Takasago Shuzo

Ginga Shizuku Divine Droplets Junmai Daiginjo Sake 2015

Candylike aromas on the nose of pear and red apple, bubblegum, cherry blossom. Sweet cherry blossom and honey on the palate with a big dose of anise, red and black licorice. Pure and crystalline but just a bit oversweet and medicinal to me. — 9 years ago

Ira liked this

Kurosawa Sake Brewing Co.

Kurosawa Kimoto Jun-Mai Sake

Dry, light & refreshing. Almond notes with a hint of citrus. Very good. — 10 years ago

Asahi-Shuzo Sake Brewing Co.

Kubota Manju Junmai Daiginjo

Full pear, enjoyed it!! Would order again $138 — 4 years ago

Mike liked this

Sequoia Grove

Rutherford Bench Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

K L
9.2

Solid and definitely needed the aerator but aging well. Will be excellent in a few years. Deep and earthy. Lots of dark fruit. — 4 years ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Kubota Manju

Junmai Daiginjo Sake 2007

Crisp, Clean dry sake with a slightly mineral finish. Floral flavors Really good. Pairs well with sushi or by itself. — 5 years ago

Sequoia Grove

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017

Jor
9.2

East Hampton from Wainscott wines 8-5-20. Really good — 5 years ago

Ozeki

Nigori Cloudy Sake

A bit sweet, but really smooth. — 6 years ago

Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co.

Sho-Une Junmai Dai Ginjo

Great JDG for the price. Melon, pumpkin, mushrooms on the nose. Clean slightly peppery finish. — 8 years ago

Sequoia Grove

Napa Valley Cabernet Franc 2007

My favorite varietal. Nice finish. Chocolate, blackberry. — 9 years ago

Jeff liked this

Sequoia Grove

Morisoli Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

A blockbuster. Dry. Needs to sit for 5-8 years. — 9 years ago

Tentaka Shuzo

Hawk in Heavens Junmai Rice Sake

Tentaka Shuzo, Tentaka Kuni, "Hawk in the Heavens." Tochigi Pefect, Junmai Sake. My wife loved this with Sushi. Pretty fragrant with subtle hints of berries. Only had a small sip as she didn't want to share. — 10 years ago

Sequoia Grove

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Nose: dusty. Cedar. Light leather. Boysenberry, cherries. Plum. Pencil shavings. Taste: rich plum, Smokey oak, cedar, dark chocolate, coffee finish. Some herbaceous notes. Cherry. Smooth but rich. Med+ body, medium acid and tannin, dry. Me likey. — 4 years ago

Huchu Homare Brewery

Watari Bune Shiboritate Namazake Genshu Junmai 55 Ginjo Sake

Dry and bold with just a hint of floral and fruit. Great in the mouth, will drink again. — 5 years ago

Amelia Meier
with Amelia

Kitaya

Kansansui (Cold Mountain Water) Junmai Dai-Ginjo Sake

Just, just... just wonderful.

Initially, I get quince and a slight licorice that isn’t overpowering. Peach, of course.

The intangible here is just the well rounded character of the whole thing. It’s hard to nail down, but it’s got this savory, sweet, umami, bitter, acid quality to it that just brings a sip to the very edge of paradise as a flavor, a taste, an experience.

I’m glad I went for the gold here. I love drinking the canned sake and the 300 mL bottles when I’m going solo, so I upped the ante a bit and went for the mid-tier higher selection and it paid off.
— 5 years ago

Neil, Eric and 3 others liked this

Dassai Sake Brewery

50 Junmai Daiginjo Yamaguchi Sake

Very good warm sake. Smooth finish with a hint of licorice. Will definitely have again. — 7 years ago

Miyasaka Shuzo Co.

Masumi Okuden Kanzukuri (Mirror of Truth) Junmai Sake

Very very nice sake at the offered price range. Lots of lovely character with smooth texture (almost like a condrieu). — 8 years ago

Jeffrey, Rob and 4 others liked this

Chokaisan

Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Wonderful floral and light. — 9 years ago

Amanda Zank Borders
with Amanda
Paul liked this

Rihaku Sake Brewery

Dreamy Clouds Nigori Sake

Excellent cloudy and fruity sake — 9 years ago

Yoshida Sake Brewery

Tedorigawa Kinka Daiginjo/Nama Sake

Yummy with Japanese food — 9 years ago

Melita DeHazes
with Melita
Jessica, Velva and 15 others liked this

Oomuraya Shuzoba Co., Ltd.

Wakatake Onikoroshi (Demon Slayer) Junmai Ginjo Sake

Mellow and smooth we take it. I feel the need for food with this beverage and fortunately some sauerkraut sandwiches and hand rolls did ok for simple finger foods...but I feel like some more meaty food is needed here to flesh out the better nuances available in this drink, and some rice, of course. Preparedness is key, be forewarned. Greatness abounds and I was not prepared to handle this beautiful woman the way she wanted. — 11 years ago

Arturo Enciso
with Arturo