Norman

9.1

Stella (すてら) Premium Drip Muroka Genshu Yamada

Brewery: Inaba Shuzo, Tsukuba area, Ibaraki, Japan
Classification: Junmai Daiginjo
Style: Shizuku (雫酒, bag-dripped, no pressing), Muroka Nama Genshu
Rice: Yamada Nishiki 100%
Polishing: 40%
ABV: 16%
Bottle: 720ml
Bottled: 2024.5
Brewery-limited (蔵元限定)
Importer: Mutual Trading Co. (El Monte, CA)

A micro-brewery at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba, run by Nobuko Inaba, doing every step by hand. The Premium uses only the first free-run drops from the hanging bags, bottled unfiltered, undiluted and unpasteurized. Expect pear, muscat and floral notes on a soft, round palate.

Tasted at Sushi Kinsen, Redwood City, 10/24/2026. Good. Would have gone with this if I hadn't tried the others ;)
— 15 days ago

Shay A

9.2

One of the bottles I provided for a co-hosting with Mark at the City Club wine group. The starter before Mark’s 1979 Schramsberg mag and 1980 Montelena mag.

Tasty, but I found this different than the 2014 (still haven’t popped the 2015). Salmon color in the glass with a dash of pink. Faint strawberry marscapone, red berry fruit aromatically. Layers of strawberries and a distinct mineral and rose note, but this seemed lighter and less fruit forward than the 2014. Lovely finish. I felt the 2014 had loads of time ahead of it when I had it, but for me, this seemed either in an odd spot or at a point where it’s time to enjoy. I’d wager it’s more of the former. — 4 years ago

Delci Desiree

9.1

Yummy, got in Culver City at a co op market — 5 years ago

Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

10

Gardner Dunn full of fun Back in Chicago for the first time since Feb 2020… Yikes! The Windy City sure missed you. Kicked it off with a little Nobu Sake to Me, Sushi & Sunshine Laughs. — 5 years ago

Ross Fulton

9.6

Order this on your Bill of Materials, COC only please — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.6

Today was an absolutely fantastic Friday hosting at the City Club by @Dan Fitzgerald. 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds, 1 dessert wine. Great job Dan!

The fourth of four Colgin’s served blind. My co-favorite. From the get-go, it was super concentrated, herbal, savory and just a hint of black fruit. Almost chewy in how dense it was. Smoky charcoal, wild herbs, cassis, and truffled blackberries. Still quite dry and tannic, even with the long decant. My initial, and final, guess was Colgin Syrah. Loved it. — 7 years ago

with joe, Dan and 3 others

Mark S.

9.0

Oak, cherry, raspberry aroma and taste. At initial, felt acidic. Mid body with elegancy. After well-decanting, turned to be gentle. Balanced sweetness and spiciness. Vanilla. Good paring with Japanese Sukiyaki (beef cooked by soy sauce and sugar). Clos Du Val Zinfandel North Coast, winter bottle city edition 19 @8100, Happy wine JH, 231210-240103 — 3 years ago

Shay A

9.5

One of the bottles I provided for a co-hosting with Mark at the City Club wine group. Poured alongside Mark’s 2012 Oakville Winegrowers mag.

En mag. I was curious to see how this showed upon opening, and it unsurprisingly needed a quick decant to blow off some funk. As a blind pour, it’s tough to get to Mourvèdre heavy in profile, but it absolutely is what makes older CdP so magical. Beautiful faint ruby in the glass. A bit leathery and maybe even a small hint of brett, but then it evolved to show potpourri, spiced red and black fruits and garrique. In the glass, the expected savory notes come out with smoked meat, gaminess, black pepper baked-rhubarb, little bit of truffle. Elegant. Good acidity. Delicious finish! — 4 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

Very refreshing and easy to drink. — 4 years ago

with Matthew

Mike Smith

9.0

Good nama! Dry, viscous, a little woody in flavor. But from Kuraichi at Industry City. — 5 years ago

Jon Patell

9.0

An almost perfect amber lager. — 6 years ago

Danielle

9.7

A real favorite! Creamy, smooth, and bubbly. If you're on the Lake City FL area pay Halpatter Brewing Co a visit, they are great people who make great beer! 🍻 — 7 years ago

TH

8.9

Iowa cityの近くにあるローカルビールメーカー。綺麗な黄金色。ピルスナースタイルで、あまり特徴はないが爽やかな味わい@ HyVee $2 — 7 years ago

Shay A

9.4

One of the bottles I provided for a co-hosting with Mark at the City Club wine group.

Always a treat to enjoy well-made 2001 vintage Sauternes. This was my first experience with Rieussec’s 2001. Deeply golden/amber in the glass. Aromatics fill the room with apricot preserves, honeyed lemons, orange marmalade, little bit of caramel. Bordering on bombastic on the palate, it stops just short of cloying. Commanding and opulent. Honeyed stone fruits, truffle honeycomb, roasted cashews. Excellent acidity. Obviously young, I’d love to revisit in 10-15yrs. — 4 years ago

Shay A

9.2

One of the bottles I provided for a co-hosting with Mark at the City Club wine group.

Always a treat to open a birth year wine. I had this last year and this bottle seemed to have more stuffing. It was less muddled/clay driven and more distinctly black fruit and spice heavy. Next to a ‘79 Montelena, it wasn’t as full-bodied, but it certainly had more tannin. The tannic finish was quite pronounced and bolstered throughout the lunch. Mid-palate was herbal and black currant with faint tart red fruit and tobacco. Fun to drink. — 4 years ago

S.S. Mandani

9.0

Got a nice natural quality. Light and subtle and cool that it comes from Keuka lake and treated in the manner, but falls a bit flat for me. The brewery itself, Big Alice Brewing, out in Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn is pretty awesome tho. Love havin a beer on the lawn right outside on a pretty day, a midday affair. This bottle is cool for its novelty, but wish for a bit more complexity. — 4 years ago

Manfred Adalem

9.3

Above a 9. Correct ! Warm and thick. Toasty toasted tasty. Flavor you can almost chew. Food for the soul. — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.1

Park city utah 1/17 ypo — 6 years ago

Melissa Simpler

9.2

Enjoyed this wine at Blind Dog in Park City. Outstanding Pinot Noir. Fruity and smooth. Only 32 barrels made so may not be easy to find, but if you find it, buy it! — 7 years ago

Matt Sterr

9.1

A blend of Straight Bourbon, Corn 🌽 Whiskey, Straight rye and a plush of 15 YO Olorosso Sherry. All the whiskies are at least 4 YO. Unique and flavorful. — 7 years ago