S.S. Mandani

9.4

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. — 6 years ago

Severn G

9.0

Lime juice, lime zest, mineral water with light quinine, still frizzante.

A great weeknight, or any impromptu night, bottle. The acidity has receded slightly, but not to any detriment. — 6 years ago

Lea Jane

9.2

2013 Ferris Wheel vineyard, Pinot Noir, marine sedimentary soil over sandstone. Complex mineralogy with well refined tannins. Long finish — 7 years ago

Severn G

9.2

It's been about 17 mo. since our last bottle, and we're seeing some improvement.

Nose has warmed Granny Smith apple with butter.
Palate had serious zingy acidity to start, but since subsided, now a combo of yellow/green apple, water chestnut and a minerally honey.
We're seeing continued improvement as the decant time continues. — 7 years ago

Wan Jo Chung

9.2

Very light melon water, umami and very well balanced acidity through out the body compare to other Junmai Daiginjo which looses acidic balance.

Dassai "50" Junmai Daiginjo stands for remaining 50% polished "Yamada Nishiki" & "Omachi" rice.
It is Asahi shuzo's entry level sake.(they uses same name as Kubota sake's Asahi shuzo but it is different Brewery!!)

Great sake from Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan. — 9 years ago

Rachel Mancini

9.0

Light and easy to drink — 6 years ago

Kristen Langlois

9.8

Refreshing as water. Salmon in color- classic Provence. Grapefruit and apple notes. Slight minerality. Smooth finish. Great grocery store option. In a blind tasting I would never guess this was a celeb wine — 6 years ago

Jo Anne B

9.0

Voted best rose of 2018 and its owned by hottie Jon Bon Jovi. 😍. Holds up to the rating. Rhubarb, lemon and a little honey. A great buy! — 7 years ago

Severn G

9.3

Nothing better than a well aged Chardonnay and fatty, cold water fish. This bottle is our go to pairing for grilled steelhead trout.

Nose is evolving since my prior post, oxidized green apple peel and cold caramel.

Palate is lightly sweet lemon curd/custard, baked red apple, cooked lemon, warm granite dust and a zing of acidity on the close.

Our feline house managers pestered for comfortable portions on the trout, they are good boys and girls, generally, so we endulge.

Great night listening to Hugh Masekela and Mongo Santamaria on the HiFi, everything complimented!

One bottle left, then we move along to the next vintage. — 7 years ago

Vyvan

8.9

A glass with sashimi! — 8 years ago

Darren Stevens

8.9

Tim’s Wine Market — 9 years ago

Wan Jo Chung

9.2

Very light melon water, umami and very well balanced acidity through out the body compare to other Junmai Daiginjo which looses acidic balance.

Dassai "50" Junmai Daiginjo stands for remaining 50% polished "Yamada Nishiki" & "Omachi" rice.
It is Asahi shuzo's entry level sake.(they uses same name as Kubota sake's Asahi shuzo but it is different Brewery!!)

Great sake from Yamaguchi prefecture, Japan. — 9 years ago

Pablo Cetlinski

10

Cannot get better — 6 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.2

Mountain fruit. Leaded graphite and dark fruit flavors. Sage. — 6 years ago

Macy Brooks

9.1

Sweet on the front, chili on the end. Great balance! — 7 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.4

Wow. Just when I can’t take another slim, emaciated glass of lemon water, I luck out and get an old-school Chablis that isn’t afraid to show its class. Rich, but still refined and inspired. — 7 years ago

Audrey Kirkwood

9.0

Nice tannins right up front. Fruity with notes of tobacco. — 7 years ago

Adam Wills

9.0

Gotta water the plants 🌱 — 8 years ago

Bret Barker

9.4

Excellent! Right in the wheel house. This wine is drinking beautifully. All there — 9 years ago

Simon Litherland

9.2

Delightful stone fruit and cream soda on the nose. Nectarines, star fruit, lemon rind and a hint of rose water.
Paired well with a beet pate
— 9 years ago

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