Drinks

Naturally fermented in the bottle, this well-balanced sake uses water from Mount Adatara and the most highly polished grains of rice. Light notes with hints of citrus and melon.

Wonderfully soft and gluggable, with elegant flavours of pears and sherbet.

On the nose, floral notes complement nutty and toasty overtones. Bubbles are generous without being overwhelming. The palate starts with hints of floral citrus. In the mouth floral, citric notes are supported by more textural vanilla and orchard fruits on the mid palate. A long and mineral finish.

A vivid pink hue with lively aromas of fresh strawberry, cranberry and toasted brioche. On the palate, creamy mouthfeel and a bold mousse are tempered by the wine's mouthwatering acidity and vibrant purity of fruit.

A classic dry southern French rosé made from Grenache and Cinsault grapes. A pretty, fresh mouthful of strawberry and cranberry.

This elegant dry rosé displays aromatic notes of grapefruit and delicate citrus hints.

Pure and light pink. Lots of citrus, peach and red berry fruit. Lovely silkiness. Splendidly long finish. Sophisticated.

A refreshing, delicate and dry white wine, using Japan's native Koshu grapes. Think of it as an authentic local alternative to Muscadet or Pinot Grigio. It's well worth a try and a fine match for subtly-flavoured Sushi or Tempura dishes.

A lively single-vineyard Grüner Veltliner with a scent of green apple and grapefruit. Fresh acidity on the palate and a medium to long finish.

Fresh and limey, attractively rounded and good with all types of seafood.

100% Cortese from hillside vineyards. Open, enticing fruit scent with apricots, citrus and melon flavours. A juicy example of this popular northern Italian DOC.

White peach and ripe red apple are to the fore; a gentle creaminess, great freshness and lift; and a mineral finish.

Sunnily exotic fruit - tangerines, green melon and pineapple - with nuances of honey and almond / marzipan. As ever, well-textured. Long, with a touch of white pepper on the finish.

Invariably a juicy and exuberant Kiwi SB. Elderflower and grapey perfume, and then a blast of gooseberries.

Pure, classically understated French Chardonnay, nicely weighted, with hints of grapefruit and almonds.

Classic Loire Sauvignon Blanc. Intense, tangy and complex. A blend of crisp fruit and subtle minerality. Very stylish.

From south facing vines at 380m. on the lower slopes of the Roche de Vergisson, this is one of his top cuvées from a site recently elevated to 1er Cru status. Power is present in abundance. Despite the high acid and minerality, the fruit is almost tropical - pineapple and tangerine.

Very deep and inky with silky, classy black fruit. Very concentrated indeed, this always exhibits a seductive, liqueur element.

Wonderful mushroom accents on a fragrant, perfumed nose. A Pinot of great depth and richness.

Bright youthful purple. Vibrant red-berried and black-cherried fruit. Very traditional example, showing a lively bite.

A delicately silky texture. It is subtle, refined and carries on to a lightly mineral and fragrant finish. The oak is well judged.

A pure and ethereal expression of this recent and warm vintage. Shows classic Burgundian characteristics of polished red fruit and subtle earthiness.

AKASHI-TAI Sake Brewery is a family owned boutique sake producer based in Akashi City. The brewery has been producing premium sake, shochu and umeshu for over 140 years.

Naturally fermented in the bottle, this well-balanced sake uses water from Mount Adatara and the most highly polished grains of rice. Light notes with hints of citrus and melon.

From lightly milled and polished rice, the sort of honest Sake the salarymen in Japan drink on their way home! Perfect served hot with warm little plates.

Best enjoyed at room temperature with hotter dishes such as Teriyaki and Teppanyaki.

Fine, floral, delicate and a delicious accompaniment to the refined taste and texture of Sashimi

Showcasing the natural flavour of Hyogo's Yamadanishiki rice grain, this sake has a satisfyingly umami rich flavour profile which is rich but refreshing. A clean and well-structured traditional brew.

Shiso leaf, sesame seeds, cucumber, sansho and yuzu fruit - a uniquely herbaceous and spicy gin.

A carefully selected blend of teas have been added to the botanical recipe (Hinoki cypress, yuzu and juniper, among others) which imparts an intense aroma and depth of flavour. Chic, elegant and dignified.

Made using purple shiso grown in Dorset. Shiso leaves have a delicate herbal, citrussy flavour.

Distilled with English-grown wasabi, this vodka captures the flavour of fresh wasabi thanks to vacuum distillation.

Offers the perfect balance of toffee sweetness and rich malty flavour, with a tinge of smoke for complexity and depth.

The nose has good body with plenty of nut oils and zest, a pleasant floral character with a little tropical fruit and a rooty note.

Produced in Okinawa using local sugar cane distilled in a column still, creating a crisp, vibrant spirit with aromatic notes of fruit, grass, and spice.

Boasts a boatload of Japanese botanicals, with cedar wood, shiso leaf, chrysanthemum, sansho pepper and yuzu!

Fourteen exquisite botanicals including Pepper Dulse, the "Truffle of the Sea" and Cacao & Ginger guide you on a complex, sensory voyage to the treasures of the deep.

The Japanese traditionally drink tea with their meals and this is considered a classic everyday tea. The large leaf is taken from the lower shoots of the tea plant. The leaves are rich in minerals, but contain up to 10% less caffeine than Gyokuro teas. The taste is very soft, discrete and slightly grassy.

The remarkable Japanese delicacy is a green Japanese Bancha tea with brown toasted rice added. This came about because rice was cheaper than tea, so the tea was bulked up with rice. Today we drink it because of its wonderful toasty taste. A full-bodied and sweet green tea with a delightful baked character.

Sencha is Japan's most popular tea. Sakura is Japanese for Cherry Blossom. Just the right amount of cherry has been added to give this tea a sublime mixture of sweetness and astringency.

This connoisseur white tea is picked in the Spring and dried without rolling. The tea is then scented with Jasmine blossoms over three consecutive nights. Very low in caffeine and very high in antioxidants.

This is a super interesting and incredibly rare organic Oolong from the Nakai family in Kyoto, Japan. Inviting apricot notes, a vibrant fruity acidity, smooth texture, and biscuity base notes.

On the palate the tea is clean and smooth, with hints of kombu, kale and spring greens. The finish is impressively long with excellent umami.

De-alcoholised Airén with added botanicals, e.g. quinine to create that drier feeling and minerality.

Meticulously brewed to match the flavours of Gekkeikan's finest sake, this daiginjo sake delivers a sugar-free sip of delightful fruitiness, completely alcohol-free, with a delicate, dry umami palate.

Grove 42 is a citrus-focused expression featuring blood orange, bitter orange, mandarin, lemon, lemongrass and ginger - and no alcohol whatsoever!

Made from grapes harvested early on in the season, this is a delightful juice with balanced acidity and sweet vegetal aromas.

This delicately bitter, vegetal juice from French fruit maestro Alain Milliat showcases the grape's exquisite flavours.

Brewed in aged cedar barrels just like the old IPA method brought over from England, this ale has a delightful sweet flavour balanced with generous amounts of hops.