Gage Orion

9.1

Flowers and plums.. super tasty stuff. Had with sushi for my birthday Sunday! Fantastic. — 2 months ago

K L

9.2

Good but still not the best of these options. — 5 months ago

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Liu Yuezhang

9.2

Fruitful. NY. — 7 months ago

K L

9.3

Very good but better when we decant. This one isn’t my favorite m liked. Deeper fruit. Dark. — 9 months ago

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Frank Chen

9.5

Probably best sake I’ve had…brand new to sake game…sources nishiki rice only to make this round balance green apple acidity sake ..amazing !! — 4 years ago

Gina Puente

9.3

Full pear, enjoyed it!! Would order again $138 — 5 years ago

Jeffrey Ritterson

9.2

Nose: dusty. Cedar. Light leather. Boysenberry, cherries. Plum. Pencil shavings. Taste: rich plum, Smokey oak, cedar, dark chocolate, coffee finish. Some herbaceous notes. Cherry. Smooth but rich. Med+ body, medium acid and tannin, dry. Me likey. — 5 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, tobacco and chocolates.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and fruit forward with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, toast, light vanilla, spices, dark chocolates, licorice, coffee, light earth and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a young Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Already drinking beautifully, but needed 3 hours to open up properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Fruit forward with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel. Interesting and entertaining.

Robert Parker 90 points. Wine Enthusiasts 93 points.

A good sipping wine that paired beautifully with my New York Strip steak.

A blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, 2% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged for 18 months in (60% new) French Oak barrels.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Takara — Mio Sparkling Sake — Japan 🇯🇵

Overview
A lightly sparkling sake crafted in a modern, approachable style, designed to highlight freshness, gentle sweetness, and aromatic lift. With a low 5% ABV, Mio offers a soft, easygoing expression that bridges the gap between traditional sake and sparkling wine.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate notes of white peach, pear, melon, and subtle floral tones, with a light rice-driven sweetness and clean aromatic profile.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied with fine, soft bubbles and a smooth, off-dry texture. The low alcohol and gentle effervescence create a mellow, refreshing feel with a clean, easy finish.

Food Pairings
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, light appetizers, or as an aperitif. Particularly effective at opening a meal.

Verdict
An approachable and enjoyable sparkling sake that delivers freshness, softness, and aromatic charm. Ideal as a light, food-friendly starter.

🍶 Did You Know?
Sparkling sake like Mio is often crafted with lower alcohol and slight residual sugar, making it more approachable and similar in feel to lightly sparkling wines such as Moscato d’Asti.

🍷 Personal Pick
Completely out of my comfort zone, and a pleasant surprise. It set the tone perfectly for a Japanese meal, offering a soft, aromatic, and refreshing start before transitioning into white wines.
— 7 months ago

Norman

9.4

From “magnum”. Not sure what you call these for sake. — 3 years ago

Brandyn Pryce

9.0

Coarse grain. Floral, fruity….give us another. Date night for my wife’s birthday — 5 years ago

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Jason Li

9.0

Very stable. Never disappoint — 5 years ago

Nicole Fabian

9.3

Katsu-Hama — 6 years ago

K L

9.1

Second time it’s been a lit sweet and almost to the point of over aged. Need to drink this sooner. Still excellent but losing the optimal taste on the finish. — 4 months ago

with Matt

Taylor Brody

9.0

Rice in a bowl. Gets sweeter as u go 😅 — 6 months ago

K L

9.0

Pleasantly surprised. Still dusty but good. A bit tanic. — 9 months ago

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Bonnie Chu

9.0

Niseko food truck — 2 years ago

Erin Chaney

10

Demon slayer. — 5 years ago

K L

9.2

Deep and earthy. Drinking ok but could still use more time. — 5 years ago

with Matt

K L

9.2

Solid and definitely needed the aerator but aging well. Will be excellent in a few years. Deep and earthy. Lots of dark fruit. — 5 years ago

with Matt