Takasago Ginga Shizuku Divine Droplets Sake (720ML) – Junmai-Daiginjo Sake

Takasago Ginga Shizuku Divine Droplets Sake (720ML) – Junmai-Daiginjo Sake A prominent fragrance, a clean and fresh taste, with flavor deep into the recesses. Truly one of the “Rolls-Royces” of saké.

Each year, after the temperature drops below 14 Fahrenheit, Takasago builds an Ice Dome outside the main kura building. It is an igloo inside of which the temperature stays about 28 F, with 90% humidity and no wind The low temperature means “nasty bacteria” cannot survive, allowing them to make clean, pure, ultra-premium saké. Additionally, they separate the clear saké from the fermenting rice lees not by pressing, but rather by putting it into canvas bags and allowing the saké to drip out slowly overnight.

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Quady 2010 Red Electra – Dessert Wine

Quady 2010 Red Electra – Dessert Wine The 2010 Red Electra has a deep magenta color with a seductively enchanting aroma of fresh red raspberries with a hint of pomegranate. Pairs well with fresh fruits, mild cheeses, salads, pastas and spicy foods. Best served chilled, over ice or freeze to make a slushy sorbet.
alcohol by volume: 4.5%

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Osborne Pedro Ximenez 1827 – Sherry Dessert Wine

Osborne Pedro Ximenez 1827 – Sherry Dessert Wine Made from the grape of the same name, this is desert in a glass! Deep dark rich color with a sweet nose and long lingering sweet finish. Try this aged wine with a blue veined cheese, some toasted almonds or over vanilla ice cream.
alcohol by volume: 17.0%

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Joseph Phelps 2009 Eisrebe (375ML half-bottle) – Dessert Wine

Joseph Phelps 2009 Eisrebe (375ML half-bottle) – Dessert Wine In 1994, the desire to produce an “ice wine,” or Eiswein, as it is called in Germany, prompted us to adopt an innovative program whereby Scheurebe grapes would be picked late in the season and then commercially frozen, thus concentrating their already-high sugar levels. We called the wine “Eisrébe.”

Although German Eisweins are produced from fruit that is actually picked frozen from the vine, we found that by freezing the grapes ourselves we could fashion a delicious dessert wine that is viscous and smooth, with excellent acidity to balance the sweetness.

The 2009 Scheurebe has delicate aromas of apricot, citrus blossom, honey, and crème caramel followed by a rich and unctuous texture integrated with well balanced, bright acidity and a persistent finish.

Grape & Source: 100% Scheurebe from our home ranch in Spring Valley outside of St. Helena in Napa Valley.
alcohol by volume: 8.5%

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Bottega Petalo Moscato Spumante – Champagne & Sparkling

Bottega Petalo Moscato Spumante – Champagne & Sparkling Grape Varieties
100% Moscato Giallo

Vinification
Italian Charmat method, with fermentation in stainless steel and a short secondary fermentation in sealed tanks for 30 days. The wine is then promptly bottled and released.

Color
Brilliant gold with a fine, persistent perlage

Bouquet
Pronounced scent of roses, with hints of apricot and peach

Taste
Pleasantly sweet, characteristic of the Moscato grape, with ripe flavors of apple and peach.

Alcohol
7%

Serving Suggestions
Delightful as an aperitif or enjoyed with brunch and desserts such as custards, fruit tarts and ice cream. Vino dell’Amore, the “Wine of Love,” is the perfect toast to friends and those you love.

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