Konteki 'Tears of Dawn' Daiginjo Sake, Japan Jules Metras AGING: 8 months oak aging

AGING: 8 months oak aging with partial malolactic fermentation

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

with smooth

Konteki 'Tears of Dawn' Daiginjo Sake, Japan Jules Metras AGING: 8 months oak agingLush 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