Judged Category: Rich White
  Big, serious white wines, typically wholley or partially fermented and aged in oak barrels.  
   Luscious, luxurious wines for special occasions - including the pouring of one!

　

Toshimori Shuzo: SAKEHITOSUJI JUNMAI VINTAGE SAKE 1998

                         (BC Spec. Listing +256800)

"Unbelievable complexity of flavour - like grand cru Burgundy" 

(by David Scolefield)

Junmai Koshu (vintage sake) is an extremely rare artisanal product.  It is made from special rice, pure water and yeast.  Only one percent of total sake production attains this quality level - exactly the proportion of Burgundy that is rated grand cru.  Like great Burgundy, Junmai Koshu is full of complexity.  Tasting notes include leesy, toasty, floral, honeyed, herbal, almondy associations.  Drinking it can be a profoundly stimulating experience.  Don't even think about heating it.  Would you heat a glass of Corton-Charlemagne?  Served cool, it is amazingly versatile with food.

Available at following private specialty wine stores (BC):

Dundarave Wine Cellar
  2448 Marine Drive, West Vancouver 604-921-1814

Kitsilano Wine Cellar
  2235 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver 604-736-7660

Liberty Wine Merchants (Point Grey Place)
  4585 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver (604) 224-8050

Mark Anthony Wine Merchants
  962 West King Edward Avenue, Vancouver 604-739-9463

Mark Anthony Wine Merchants
  15220 North Bluff Road, White Rock 604-538-9463

Marquis Wine Cellars
  1034 Davie Street, Vancouver 604-684-0445

The Strath Ale, Wine & Spirit Merchants
  919 Douglas Street, Victoria (250) 370-9463