Yoshi no Gawa - Brewmaster's Choice Honjozo Sake

Yoshi no Gawa - Brewmaster's Choice Honjozo SakeLocated in Niigata, the renowned sake brewing prefecture, Yoshi no Gawa Sake Brewery is the oldest in the region, and 5th oldest brewery in Japan. Perfecting their craft over 20 generations, they are dedicated to combining centuries old knowledge and techniques with new innovations. Yoshi no Gawa was established in 1548 when Mondo Kawakami resigned as a samurai and began brewing sake in the Settaya region. This region has a long history of sake and

Their commitment to sustainability is a strong differenciator for this winery: De Martino has adopted drip irrigation for all its fields

the third generation of the family running the business

with the majority coming from the family vineyard

Chapoutier today functions as a wine-making concern

Focusing primarily on Cinsault

in the vineyards

The vineyards receive a great deal of attention during the season: disbudding

Stéphane Briday and his wife Sandrine put their winemaking know-how

to impart the finest quality to their Cavas

plants are less active at harvest time

is seen as the ideal counterpart to balance the depth and richness of the grand crus

Full flavoured