Wine

Articulating “Wine-Like Sake”

What Do We Really Mean When We Say It?

Feb 21 • Kazumi

Château Le Puy: Bordeaux’s 400-Year Quiet Revolution

A portfolio tasting in Amsterdam brought me back to Le Puy

Feb 14 • Kazumi

Reading the Vineyard: An Austrian Wine Tasting

How a self-guided tasting taught me to read Austrian labels

Dec 31, 2025 • Kazumi

Terroir in Translation: Portfolio Tasting with Anfors & Smaragd

This article is also published on Dutch Wine Apprentice, where I regularly contribute wine event reports and producer profiles.

Nov 21, 2025 • Kazumi

“What Is Corpinnat? Spain’s Rising Sparkling Wine + 6 Top Producers to Know”

Meet the Future of Spanish Sparkling: Corpinnat’s Rules, Terroir, and Standout Bottles

Jun 27, 2025 • Kazumi

Fusion Confusion? Italian Reds Meet Nikkei Peruvian Spice

A deep dive into Nikkei flavors, capsaicin chemistry, and rule-breaking wine moments

May 2, 2025 • Kazumi

Is Green a Flaw? Rethinking Cabernet Sauvignon with Qingjiao Rousi

A deep dive into Methoxypyrazines, cultural context, and strategic food pairing with Cabernet Sauvignon.

Apr 18, 2025 • Kazumi

Red Wine with Fish? Yes, But Not Just Any Red

What Burgundy taught me about pairing red wine with seafood (and the science that backs it up).

Apr 11, 2025 • Kazumi

The Pepper Puzzle: Grüner Veltliner, Rotundone & Thai Green Curry

The Science Behind Why Some Grüners Smell Like Pepper—and Some Don’t

Apr 4, 2025 • Kazumi

Umami, Sweetness, and Smoke: Why Takoyaki Works Surprisingly Well with Pinot Noir

How a street snack from Osaka turned into my favorite wine pairing surprise

Mar 28, 2025 • Kazumi

When Instant Ramen Meets Fine Wine: A 15-Minute Transformation

Khao Soi, Thailand’s Golden Bowl & Condrieu, France’s Liquid Treasure

Mar 7, 2025 • Kazumi

This Week’s Best Pairing: Aged German GG Riesling & Singapore-Style Chicken Rice

When Fragrance Meets Aged Complexity – A Harmonious Dance of Flavors

Feb 28, 2025 • Kazumi

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