Free Friday Tasting: Texas Sake Company Plus Bonus Wines

May 2012

Free Friday Tasting:

Saké with Texas Saké Company
Plus Bonus Wines
Friday, May 11, 2012 4pm - 8pm

The Line Up

Greetings!

Tomorrow we will be tasting two sakés from Texas Saké Company as soon as they arrive between 4pm & 5pm - with a few extra wines thrown in for early arrivals and throughout.* Texas Saké Company is the: 1st Saké from Texas Rice, 1st Organic-Only Saké Kura in North America, 1st Organic Alcohol made in Texas, 1st Independently-owned Saké maker in the USA, 1st GoTexan Sake Manufacturer - only the best Organic Texas Rice in their saké! Texas has a large rice growing tradition. For a long period during the early 20th century, Texas was the second largest rice producer in the USA. The rice they use in their saké is a variety grown from Japanese seed that arrived here more than 100 years ago. This history is what allows them to make great saké and they're putting this great tasting history in a bottle. (Texas Sake Company)

From CultureMap Austin - Jessica Dupuy, 10.20.11 - "The first two releases from Texas Saké Company include the "Whooping Crane," a clear, filtered sake made in the junmai style with hints of pear and ripe apple-a great fit for sushi and seafood. The second is "Rising Star," a nigori style saké offering a sweet flavor that Anis suggests would go well with savory flavors such as bacon. (But what doesn't go well with bacon?)"

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Cheers,

Matt and Sam

Friday Night Tasting Lineup

Notes From Texas Sake Company:

Whooping Crane Tokubetsu Junmai. - .375 L - 26.57 - Tokubetsu is a special designation of saké denoting that that the saké is unique in some way. Our saké qualifies for this designation because the rice we use is a Texas variety, unique amongst the saké of the world. Both our Whooping Crane and Rising Star are the first and only saké made from Texas rice. Junmai is a premium designation of saké that denotes purity; our saké is made of only rice, water, koji and yeast, with no additional additives or preservatives. All bottles are hand labeled with name and date of batch. Organic Tokubetsu Junmai Saké - More than 100 years later we use the Baron's rice to make our delicious saké. Every bottle is handmade using traditional saké methods with only the finest harvested local organic rice! This clear saké has rich apple and pear flavors. Enjoy warm at 120F and chilled at 55F. Produced and Bottled by Texas Sake Co. Austin, Texas. 16% Alc/Vol. Certified Organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

Rising Star: Nigori Junmai Organic Saké - .375 L - 26.57 - Cloudy/creamy/coarsly filtered sake - Nigori In 1904, Japanese Baron Matsudaira visited Texas and said, "I have traveled all over the world, but have never seen any other country so well cultured for rice". More than 100 years later we use the Baron's Texas rice to make our delicious saké. Every bottle is handmade using traditional saké methods and only the finest local rice. Creamy and smooth with coconut and cider flavors. Enjoy chilled at 45F. 16% Alc/Vol. Certified Organic by the Texas Department of Agriculture.

*Bonus Wines to be tasted:

Slipstream Chardonnay 08 (11.57) Australia, Libalis Rose 2010 (13.97) Spain, Clos de Noi Samso 08 (16.97) Spain, Apolloni Pinot Grigio 08 (17.57) Oregon, Warwick Sauvignon Blanc 09 (17.57) South Africa, Marramiero Dama Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 07 (18.57) Italy.

*These wines will not be available for sale.

10% off of 4 bottles of wine

15% off of 12 bottles or more of wine

Friday Tastings are 4pm - 8pm

Our hours are:

Monday - Wednesday 10am - 7pm

Thursday - Saturday 10am - 8pm

Sunday - closed

Website:

www.eastendwinesatx.com

Matt Miller

East End Wines