it sees the extended barrel and bottle aging that earns the Reserva designation
and from a notable year: 1967 was the vintage Gattinara earned its DOC
vegetation and earthiness
fermented with native yeasts and aged in barrel for a mineral-driven wine of surprising depth
this is a wine that can be enjoyed now but will also greatly reward you in a few years' time
Tentaka Hawk in the Heavens Sake (720ml) SF Chronicle it sees the extended barrelA go to sake for barbeque, this rustic, high acid sake is a great representation of traditional Junmai style that you would find in Izakayas throughout Japan. The brewery name, Tentaka, translates to hawk in the heavens, a prosperous Japanese symbol that is thought to bring good fortune to the brewery. Dry and crisp, the flavors are dominated by mixed nuts, fresh cut green grass and other earthier flavors. Medium bodied with a rich mouthfeel, followed