2019

I never know what to call this Chinese New Year because it’s the Year of the Pig! Pig doesn’t sound cool like Year of the Boar or Year of the Wild Hog. But that’s what the websites are saying; so...

That’s a weird title! Getting naked? Really? The short answer is yup! The long answer is that after almost 16 years of doing things one way, we as a team have decided to do things differently at the store. Does...

I’ve been asked this question time and time again for the past 20 years, and my answer has always been the same – they are all perfect! Meaning that every sake is perfect for somebody. So yes, perfection is a...

In honor of the Chinese New Year, which is the year of the pig for 2019, herewith is a list of ten brews that would rock pork from pigs in a blanket to bacon, from pork tenderloin to pork chops....

The Beau-Zone Layer – Harada “Brew Master” From Yamagata Prefecture. Junmai Ginjo Muroka Nama SMV: -2 Acidity: 1.8 Usually I use the Beau-Zone Layer to teach or educate folks about certain sakes that are fascinating or made in a special way or are...

Tatenokawa “Phoenix” From Yamagata Prefecture. Junmai DaiginjoSMV: -2 Acidity: 1.4The nose on this special sake that proceeds go to the Japanese Red Cross is a gentle collection of cherry, mango, berry, pear, and apricot aromas. Smooth, round, silky, clean, and balanced this...