tofuDec 30, 2024

Got some great Japanese #wine today. Particularly happy about scoring three bottles of Viniqrobe - one Pinot and two Merlots. They are exceedingly hard to get, since they're not only excellent, but also have those lovely unique ballerina labels that people like to collect. Looking forward to all of them.

The Iwadarehara Merlot Cuvée Spéciale on the right is the most expensive Japanese wine I've ever bought, but I'm told it's worth it - we shall see :)

#japanesewine #日本ワイン

Show threadMark SquiresDec 30, 2024
@tofu OK, you can't say "most expensive" and then not say how much. Inquiring minds.😆
Show threadtofuDec 30, 2024
@MarkSquiresWine Haha, it was 16,500 Yen, which is peanuts compared to, say, Champagne or Burgundy, but Japanese wines tend to be cheaper on average - my wife audibly gasped when I put it in my basket :)
Show threadMark Squires
@tofu $10 to $11 is the most expensive one you've bought? Now that is worth an audible gasp. 😋 I know that in China there are some labels that have really escalated in price. Admittedly, I know zip about Japanese wine. No trophies around?
Dec 30, 2024 at 12:00pmWeb
Show threadtofuDec 30, 2024
@MarkSquiresWine the yen is weak, but I'm reasonably sure 16,500 Yen is closer to about $100 - still not a lot, but more expensive than a large coke :)
Show threadMark SquiresDec 30, 2024

@tofu Oops. I converted 1650 not 16,500.

Math is hard. #wine