after a hiatus due to mixing in younger barrels to keep up with demand
Bodegas Franco-Españolas represents a unique moment in Rioja's history—French winemaking expertise arriving to replant vineyards devastated by phylloxera
From the producer: Using only the finest 100% malted barley
This is a rare opportunity to taste directly with a producer whose family has been crafting benchmark Barolos from the heart of Castiglione Falletto since 1863—wines that represent the purest
crafted from low-yielding Gamay vines planted on granite and schist soils
Iwa 5 Junmai Daiginjo Sake Assemblage 6 (720ml) CHECK UPC after a hiatus due toA poised, precise sake with a refined, linear style that carries seamlessly from first impression through a long, lingering finish. The nose is deeply coherent and expressive, opening with pear and plum alongside green foliage, toasted rice, nori seaweed, and subtle cacao for both freshness and depth. Slightly drier than Assemblage 5, the palate is sleek and balanced, layering fruit, floral, and marine notes with hints of buttery brioche and a