Medium-light greenish straw color. Nose/palate are mostly characterized by lemon/orange liquor (or overdue grapefruit), underripe pineapple, peppermint, and intense firework smokiness. Bone-dry, high acidity, with citrus-peel bitterness in the middle and some burning alcohol highlighted at the finish due to dry saltiness. Worked well with grilled scallops. Agree with folks that it shouldn’t be served too cold. Needs right food paring to shine.
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Light smoky violet color. Although this is a bordeaux blend, it tastes like a Loire blend (Gamay, Pinot, Cab Franc). Nose consists of strawberry, raspberry, paprika, and azalea flower. Palate is extremely smooth - lowish tannins with wet earthiness. The acidity is high but silky and fine - excellent texture.
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Short note from memory. From purchased grapes grown by Abiko family at Sagae, Yamagata. Typical unfiltered orange-esque wine. Passion fruit and yeast. Good concentration for a Japanese wine, the top, middle, and the bottom of the bottle taste different, which increases the fun. The wines from the winery’s own grapes are much more interesting though. 88-89.
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9/30/2022 11:47:00 PM - Your point of view is very refreshing.
It's for which this venue is calling.
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2019 Domaine du Bagnol Cassis Blanc
5/15/2024 - mks83 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Medium-light greenish straw color. Nose/palate are mostly characterized by lemon/orange liquor (or overdue grapefruit), underripe pineapple, peppermint, and intense firework smokiness. Bone-dry, high acidity, with citrus-peel bitterness in the middle and some burning alcohol highlighted at the finish due to dry saltiness. Worked well with grilled scallops. Agree with folks that it shouldn’t be served too cold. Needs right food paring to shine.
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2021 Kizan Winery Kizan Selection Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
5/10/2024 - mks83 wrote: 89 Points
Light smoky violet color. Although this is a bordeaux blend, it tastes like a Loire blend (Gamay, Pinot, Cab Franc). Nose consists of strawberry, raspberry, paprika, and azalea flower. Palate is extremely smooth - lowish tannins with wet earthiness. The acidity is high but silky and fine - excellent texture.
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2022 Sakai Winery Sauvignon Blanc Kawasemi
5/10/2024 - mks83 wrote: 88 Points
Short note from memory. From purchased grapes grown by Abiko family at Sagae, Yamagata. Typical unfiltered orange-esque wine. Passion fruit and yeast. Good concentration for a Japanese wine, the top, middle, and the bottom of the bottle taste different, which increases the fun. The wines from the winery’s own grapes are much more interesting though. 88-89.
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