Daishichi Sake Brewery - Sokai Reishu Junmai Kimoto Sake

Daishichi Sake Brewery - Sokai Reishu Junmai Kimoto SakeNear Nihonmatsu City in Fukushima Prefecture, Mount Adatara provides a majestic setting of natural beauty. At the foot of the mountain is a rich supply of water from Hikage no Ido (Well of Sunshine), one of Japans three most famous wells. This sets the breathtaking background for Daishichi Brewery. Constantly working to perfect their sake, Daishichi combines the traditional Kimoto method with modern technological innovations. Daishichi invented the

the Chave family (currently led by Gérard and son Jean-Louis) represents 16 generations of unbroken lineage committed to the production of some of the finest Syrah

stalks and twigs

means strong diurnal weather patterns–warm days

bacon-wrapped scallops

their love of wine

The local economic activity is mostly agriculture

Bittersweet apples are the backbone of traditional English cider and are some of the rarest apples in Canada

Champagne Agrapart uses wood in the cellar for his top wines

François shared his passion and knowledge for champagne creation and distribution with his young wife

Proprietor Nalini Samuel has instituted a number of sustainability practices

Blended with juicy BC apricots and whole ginger

Marie was forced to look after the vines on her own and in 1965