Saika uses junmai-style sake as its base and then blends in whole macerated ume plums
Karthäuserhof is revered for its precision and timeless style—focused
This is rose Champagne with real substance and an almost red-wine character
The nose is subtle—fresh grain
The brothers also age a significant amount of reserve wine
Paumanok Vineyards, Merlot, 2021 NO20230524 Saika uses junmai-style sake asPaumanok has been a standard bearer for Long Island wine for decades, and their 2021 Merlot shows why. Sourced from estate vineyards on the North Fork, this bottling offers a pure, unfussy take on Merlotone that leans into structure and freshness rather than overripe fruit or flashy oak. The wine is medium bodied and balanced, with just enough grip to give it shape. Red and black cherry, dried herbs, and subtle earth tones lead the way, backed by fine