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Happy New Year! Shall we have a home party for New Year's party in 2025?
New Year Home Party

Happy New Year! Shall we have a home party for New Year's party in 2025?

The year 2025 has arrived. Sake is a must at a New Year's party. Enjoying drinks at a restaurant is one thing, but this year, it is also hard to ignore a relaxing home party with well-meaning friends. In this issue, we will teach you how to enjoy drinks in a way that is just as good as at a restaurant! Try making cocktails with alcohol readily available at the store, or take out craft beers and wines. And what's more, we have a special recipe from "Kasugai," an izakaya in Mishuku, Tokyo, for snacks that can be easily made at home. Thank you very much for your continued support of Huinamu this year. Cheers!

Surround yourself with naturals wines at your New Year's party.

Many people's stomachs must be tired after a series of events such as year-end parties, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. At a New Year's party, you may want to relax and enjoy a glass of naturals wine, which contains few additives and is less stressful on the body. For this issue, we asked three restaurants in Tokyo that offer naturals for take-out, Wiltos Wine, New Valley, and Wine & Sons, to select the perfect bottle for a mid-meal drink.

VESPASI MARCO TURCO 2022 by WILTES WINE

VESPASI MARCO TURCO 2022 by WILTES WINE

WILTOS WINE, which is still fresh in our minds from the opening of "VS SHIBUYA" where you can enjoy soba noodles and wine last year, told us about this one with an eye-catching psychedelic etching. VESPASI MARCO" born in Italy TURCO Only 700 bottles of "Vespasi Marco Turco 2022" were produced. The grapes are grown on the gentle hills of Breganze, between the Brenta River, the Montiressini Natural Park, and the Asiago Plateau. The soil here is of volcanic origin. The main characteristic of wines made from soils of volcanic origin is their strong minerality. An aromatic and spicy bottle, reminiscent of yellow flowers, herbs, and spices, will grace your table.

¥4,290
Wirtoswine
Instagram:@virtuswine

Domaine Nakajima Petit Blanc (Piyo without bubbles!) from "New Valley 2024"

Domaine Nakajima Petit Blanc (Piyo without bubbles!) from "New Valley 2024"

A bottle recommended by New Valley in Futakotamagawa, which opened in 2020, has a subtle sweetness of Delaware. It has a gentle flavor that goes well with light foods such as mizutaki and shabu-shabu. It was made to be a sparkling wine, but this year it didn't produce any bubbles, so "No bubbles, Piyo!" (a Japanese word meaning "no bubbles" in Japanese). The cute name makes me smile. The illustration on the etiket is modeled after a child at the winery. The fact that the wine tastes good even when drunk from a glass instead of a wine glass makes it perfect for a happy family reunion. The owner, Mr. Chiba, says, "I always look forward to reading "Vintage Clothing Summit" and "What's New Vintage? I always look forward to reading them! He also said, "I especially enjoy reading 'Vintage Clothing Summit' and 'What's New Vintage?

¥2,420
New Valley
Instagram:@newvalleytokyo

Pinot Noir Von Dorf 2023 from Wine & Sons

Pinot Noir Von Dorf 2023 from Wine & Sons

Wine & Sons, located in Tomigaya, is a space that truly fits the word "relax," with a spacious interior that includes a space for drinking at the counter and window seats where you can enjoy yourself in comfort. In addition to wine and craft beer, the store also carries sundries and apparel in the image of a modern version of a "town liquor store. Wine & Sons recommends a bottle of Pinot Noir made in Australia. The transparent ruby-colored liquid has aromas of cherries, berries, and violets. The aftertaste is light and light on the palate. The winter-inspired etiquettes are also stylish.

¥3,960
Wine & Sons
Instagram:@wineandsuns_tokyo