NV | Sasaiwai 'Bamboo Celebration' Futsu-Shu | Japan (720ml) Crios de Susana Balbo This attractive deep plum colored

This attractive deep plum colored red has intense ripe

this is rich and fruity yet properly balanced by a magnificent structure

plum and ripe apple

The final blend combines the richness and slight nuttiness of the Chardonnay

Each variety contributes something to the final blend that somehow becomes greater than the parts

NV | Sasaiwai 'Bamboo Celebration' Futsu-Shu | Japan (720ml) Crios de Susana Balbo This attractive deep plum coloredAfter the starch has been converted to sugar by the Koji and the yeast has eaten all the sugars, amazake is added then brewers alcohol just before pressing off the kasu (sake lees). The result is a dry and rich sake covering all fives tastes.