Anna Lee C. Iijima
Iijima holds a Diploma in Wine and Spirits from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust and is a student in the Masters of Wine Program. She also holds a certification in Viticulture and Vinification from the American Sommelier Association and is a Certified Sake Professional of the Sake Education Council. Her passion for Japanese sake and shōchū often rivals her devotion to wine.
Recent Articles and Reviews
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Yamitsuki Kyuri (Addictive Cucumber Salad) June 10, 2022 Yamitsuki Kyuri, is a unique Japanese sesame oil addictive cucumber salad served ice cold. Pair… -
Yaki Hamaguri (Grilled Cherrystone Clams) June 10, 2022 Japanese Yaki Hamaguri are grilled whole, unshucked cherrystone clams whose umami flavors pair naturally with… -
Negima Yakitori (Grilled Chicken and Scallion Skewers) June 10, 2022 Negima Yakitori is a popular Japanese dish of skewered grilled chicken thighs and scallions. Try… -
Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls) June 10, 2022 Yaki Onigiri are Japanese grilled rice balls coated with sweet & savory sauces. Try this…
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Prost 2019 Pinot Noir (Pfalz) Black-cherry and boysenberry flavors are concentrated yet zingy in this full-bodied, bright Pinot Noir. Soft… 89 Points $17
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Domaine Tremeaux 2019 Vieilles Vignes (Mercurey) While subtle on the nose, this crisp-fruited Pinot Noir offers zesty blackberry and boysenberry flavors… 89 Points N/A
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Domaine Berger-Rive 2019 Vignobles Gérard Berger Chateaubeau (Mercurey) Hints of tea leaf and sandalwood lend accents of smoke and spice to ripe yet… 89 Points N/A
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Domaine Berger-Rive 2019 Gratitude Envers Nos Pères (Rully) Notes of crisp, cutting sour cherry and underripe raspberry juxtapose lavish streaks of charred clove… 89 Points N/A