Volume 40

Vol. 40

Appearance order·33 winesIn progress 33

  1. 1Tomi Rouge 2008

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    Tomi Rouge 2008

    Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery

    Candidate for Japan's top three chateaux, wine tasted at a Karuizawa restaurant, reminiscent of the wistful love expressed through the dance of the wisteria spirit in 'Fujinami'.

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  2. 2Château Brillant Cuvée Spéciale 2001

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    Château Brillant Cuvée Spéciale 2001

    Sadoya

    Candidate for Japan's top three chateaux, wine tasted at a Karuizawa restaurant, crisp and robust like a sleek wild horse with no excess muscle.

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  3. 3Mariko Vineyard Omnis 2009

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    Mariko Vineyard Omnis 2009

    Château Mercian

    Candidate for Japan's top three chateaux, wine tasted at a Karuizawa restaurant, like Kinkaku-ji with its perfect form and serene presence despite its powerful appearance.

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  4. 4Domaine Mie Ikeno Yatsugatake Pinot Noir 2010

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    Domaine Mie Ikeno Yatsugatake Pinot Noir 2010

    Domaine Mie Ikeno

    Wine served to Shimamoto executive, evoking scenes of Burgundy.

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  5. 5Tomi Rouge 2008

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    Tomi Rouge 2008

    Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery

    Wine served to Shimamoto executive, a candidate for Japan's top three chateaux.

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  6. 6Château Brillant Cuvée Spéciale 2001

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    Château Brillant Cuvée Spéciale 2001

    Sadoya

    Wine served to Shimamoto executive, a candidate for Japan's top three chateaux.

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  7. 7Château Brillant 1962

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    Château Brillant 1962

    Sadoya

    Wine served to Shimamoto executive, a candidate for Japan's top three chateaux, an aged wine yet robustly enduring.

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  8. 8Château Mercian Mariko Vineyard Omnis 2009

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    Château Mercian Mariko Vineyard Omnis 2009

    Château Mercian

    Wine served to Shimamoto executive, a candidate for Japan's top three chateaux, a dense, long-aged Bordeaux wine that is rich and approachable even now.

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  9. 9Argiolas Brillante NV

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    Argiolas Brillante NV

    Katsunuma Winery

    First wine of the 14,200 yen set, reminiscent of flowing mountain stream water, nostalgic yet distant, a representative Japanese sparkling wine.

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  10. 10Takahata Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Night Harvest 2011

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    Takahata Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Night Harvest 2011

    Takahata Wine

    Second wine of the 14,200 yen set, a standout Chardonnay in this price range.

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  11. 11Château Iizutsu Merlot 2010

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    Château Iizutsu Merlot 2010

    Izutsu Wine

    Third wine of the 14,200 yen set.

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  12. 12Gensaku Mark Chichibu Wine GKT

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    Gensaku Mark Chichibu Wine GKT

    Chichibu Wine

    Candidate for the 4,970 yen set wine.

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  13. 13Koshu Yeast Sparkle Cuvée Close Sec NV

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    Koshu Yeast Sparkle Cuvée Close Sec NV

    Manns Wine

    First wine of the 4,970 yen set, a morning sparkling wine, evoking a girl picking wild roses in the morning mist, wrapped in soft light.

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  14. 14Lorient Katsunuma Koshu 2011

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    Lorient Katsunuma Koshu 2011

    Shirayuri Winery

    Second wine of the 4,970 yen set, like a friendly white rabbit from a fairy tale.

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  15. 15Cabernet Berry A Hosaka Premium 2010

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    Cabernet Berry A Hosaka Premium 2010

    Hombo Shuzo (Mars Winery)

    Third wine of the 4,970 yen set, like a crimson 'Edo Kiriko' vase, so beautiful it stands alone without flowers, exuding a blend of Japanese and Western charm.

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  16. 16Shida Yama Sauvignon 2009

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    Shida Yama Sauvignon 2009

    Shida Nakaizu Winery

    Wine presented by Shimamoto executive, evoking nostalgic and refreshing childhood scenes.

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  17. 17Château Mouton Rothschild

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    Château Mouton Rothschild

    Château Mouton Rothschild

    Wine mentioned in Ichise's explanation on the plane.

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  18. 18Opus One

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    Opus One

    Opus One Winery

    Wine mentioned in Ichise's explanation on the plane.

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  19. 19Almaviva

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    Almaviva

    Baron Philippe de Rothschild

    Wine mentioned in Ichise's explanation on the plane.

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  20. 20Dionysos Wines Clos des Fées 2007

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    Dionysos Wines Clos des Fées 2007

    Dionysos Wines

    Wine Ichise drank on the plane, rich and full-bodied with an aroma reminiscent of a sexy woman with black hair.

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  21. 21Château Cheval Blanc 1978

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    Château Cheval Blanc 1978

    Château Cheval Blanc

    Wine Shizuku and Murakoshi drank at the grave, encompassing eternal time and vast scale with milky, sweet maternal kindness.

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  22. 22Château Bel-Air Lagrave 1978

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    Château Bel-Air Lagrave 1978

    Château Belair Lagrave

    The wine Shizuku and Murakoshi drank during a meal, reminiscent of a quiet countryside cottage at sunset, where a retired sergeant lives with a cat.

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  23. 23Carmín de Peumo Carmenère 2005

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    Carmín de Peumo Carmenère 2005

    Concha y Toro

    The wine Issei and Anita drank, produced only about 3,000 bottles a year, is like a passionate woman, exuding elegant eroticism akin to a night encounter with a long-haired beauty.

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  24. 24Bodega Chakana Estate Selection Red Blend 2011

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    Bodega Chakana Estate Selection Red Blend 2011

    Chakana

    The wine Issei and Anita drank, with a harmonious blend of acidity, tannin, and fruitiness, smooth like silk, resembling a beautiful May garden.

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  25. 25Château Lafite Rothschild 1945

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    Château Lafite Rothschild 1945

    Château Lafite Rothschild

    The wine Robert drank, reminiscent of the Parthenon Temple reigning on the Acropolis hill.

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  26. 26Sassicaia 2009

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    Sassicaia 2009

    Tenuta San Guido

    The wine Honma considered as the twelfth apostle candidate, with the image of a lioness, youthful and supple.

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  27. 27Barolo 1967

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    Barolo 1967

    Cordero di Montezemolo

    The wine found in Kawarage's cellar, like a thick, luxurious old book discovered in a grandfather's attic study.

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  28. 28Dom Pérignon Œnothèque Platinum 1969

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    Dom Pérignon Œnothèque Platinum 1969

    Moët & Chandon

    The wine Issei drank with a wine collector, akin to the thrill and surprise of opening a long-submerged ancient treasure chest, revealing dazzling treasures like a phoenix rising.

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  29. 29Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru Les Vergelesses 1966

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    Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru Les Vergelesses 1966

    P.A. André

    The wine Issei drank with a wine collector, reminiscent of a moss-covered brick house in a deep forest, with a motherly woman welcoming with open arms.

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  30. 30Mercurey Premier Cru Clos du Roi 1959

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    Mercurey Premier Cru Clos du Roi 1959

    Joseph Faiveley

    The wine Issei drank with a wine collector, reminiscent of the nostalgic lobby of the Nara Hotel, where aristocrats once visited, enjoying Darjeeling tea.

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  31. 31Château Chasse-Spleen 1970

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    Château Chasse-Spleen 1970

    Château Chasse-Spleen

    The wine Fujieda described, known as Pegasus wine.

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  32. 32Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2002

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    Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2002

    Delamotte

    The wine drunk at Monopole, like a woman with long blonde hair walking confidently in heels.

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  33. 33Château Croizet-Bages 1966

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    Château Croizet-Bages 1966

    Château Croizet-Bages

    The wine drunk at Monopole, reminiscent of the final scene from the old movie "My Fair Lady."

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