Konteki 'Tears of Dawn' Daiginjo Sake, Japan Jules Metras after pressing it's aged in

after pressing it's aged in large Alsatian foundre for 6 months

60% Syrah & 40% Pinot Noir • Pinot Noir is sourced from Macedon and Syrah from Heathcote and Harcourt • Hand harvested • Fermented with indigenous yeast • The first year in a mix of large and small oak

historical practice of producers caramelizing their sugars to sweeten their

This was intended to add to the heritage of the winery and serve as a "test plot" for better understanding the character and potential of the individual varieties

A lovely wine from Clos Venturi

Konteki 'Tears of Dawn' Daiginjo Sake, Japan Jules Metras after pressing it's aged inLush notes of tropical banana, anise seed, and truffle. These same flavors come rushing through the full bodied palate followed by a velvety and dangerously smooth finish. Food Pairing Try with braised pork ribs, fresh oysters or smoked gouda cheese. From Vine Connections