S.S. Mandani

9.5

Probably some of the best sake I’ve had. Tears of dawn. Amazing. Super well balanced — 9 days ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2000 vintage. Last tasted 9.25.23 (9.2) after 1.5 hours decanted. Popped and decanted this for lunch. Great fill and solid cork. Throwing a bit of sed but less than anticipated. Meh nose. Medium body initially. Started off on the rich side of the ledger but not plush. Had some smoothness afoot. Tasted after 45 mins open, 1.75 hours open and 8 hours open. First two were unspectacular. After lounging in the decanter 8 hours, wine had firmed up, thinned out, picked up plenty of secondary flavors and had that previously missing grip. If you're gonna open this during the holidays or anytime soon, do it very very early...otherwise, it'll be a total waste. Wine has miles to go. No rush to crush but just air it out in advance properly. 10.16.24. — 2 months ago

Hugh Huynh

9.0

Sweet, milky, melon — 3 months ago

Akshay Venkitasubramanian

9.1

Really good wine w winter kaiseki — 8 days ago

Matthew Cohen

9.2

Nose: interesting

Palate: a bit blunt for me. But well made. Delicious. — a month ago

Norman Gennaro

9.0

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting but this was good. — 3 months ago

Pooneet K

9.2

Very nice but not quite at the same level as the one we had a couple years ago. Certainly extremely Bordeaux in terms of typicity. Paired with some La boite peppercorn blend crusted wagyu filets from Allen brothers. Definitely ready to go, opened with cork pop for 3.5 hours and decanted for 1. — 4 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Benito y jcs — 5 days ago

S.S. Mandani

9.3

Oh man. What a depth of flavor.

A study in pear. Dry and light.

Floral cherry blossoms as well. — 2 months ago

Norman Gennaro

9.1

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting but favorite of all the pours from this producer. — 3 months ago