Eikun Junmai Ginjo Water Lords NV (720 ml) Negroamaro

Eikun Junmai Ginjo Water Lords NV (720 ml) NegroamaroEikun 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

The wine presents a variety of flavours

peach and orange peel

tending towards garnet

temperature control

Produced from estate-grown fruit from the Montepulciano estate

The wine shows a deep purple color

JS96James SucklingDeep

dark tobacco and charcoal notes peek through

featuring loads of juicy red and black fruits and a satiny texture

Bottling 5 months after harvest

vanilla and cinnamon spice with mineral notes

the 2016 Bésoleil represents the Betz Family Winery's homage to Châteauneuf-du-Pape