Eikun Junmai Ginjo Water Lords NV (300 ml) Italy

Eikun Junmai Ginjo Water Lords NV (300 ml) ItalyEikun sake uses water from a source called "Fusui", rated as one of the top 100 sources of water in Japan. This water source is located just south of Kyoto, the cultural and former imperial capital of Japan. Water Lords is made from Gohyakumankoku rice. This rice is most commonly found growing along the northwestern coast of Japan, although the region of Niigata is often credited with putting this rice strain on the map. It yields a classic style of

Drink in 2026 and onwards

The name of this wine comes from a legend

It hints at a light

It once even had a bona fide moat surrounding it

Powerful tannins dominate a set that will blend in two to three years to accompany caramelized poultry and its trumpets-de-la-mort

red currants

Well-structured with long-lingering tannins and a soft mineral flavor

A sweet and savory note comes through with Marcona almonds and sea salt

July and early August

intertwined with candied orange

We are fortunate to be working with fruit from the exceptional Shake Ridge Vineyard in Amador County

with notes of red fruits