Chikuma Nishiki Nama Genshu Sake Kizan Sanban Jura and Savoie a Northern California spot where

a Northern California spot where the grape genuinely shines

This seminar offers more than just a tasting—it's an opportunity to hear directly from two pioneers about the evolution of California wine over the past two decades

making it ideal for sipping alongside chocolate or caramel desserts

This is Syrah grown in a place cold enough that it probably shouldn't work

cooked butter

Chikuma Nishiki Nama Genshu Sake Kizan Sanban Jura and Savoie a Northern California spot whereAn unpasteurized, undiluted sake from one of Japan's most historic breweriesChikumanishiki Shuzo, established in 1681 in Saku City, Nagano Prefecture. The brewery sits at 700 meters elevation, cradled by the Asama and Yatsugatake mountain ranges, using soft water from deep wells fed by the Chikuma River. Kizan Sanban is made with Miyama Nishiki rice milled to 55%, with fermentation intentionally stopped early to retain natural sweetness at a gentle