Kooyong Cellars Bar

25/11/2025

09/10/2025

New Arrival:

✨ Hitachino Nest Beer
From Kiuchi Brewery (Ibaraki, Japan) — one of Japan’s most acclaimed craft breweries.
Featuring its iconic owl logo, Hitachino combines tradition and innovation.
The lineup includes White Ale and Pale Ale, both aromatic, smooth, and perfectly balanced — true symbols of Japanese craftsmanship.

✨ Asahi “The Bitterist”
A limited-edition release brewed with aromatic hops for a bold, crisp bitterness.
Rich malt body, deep flavor, and clean finish — for those who love intensity without heaviness.

✨ Asahi “Maruef”
A nostalgic revival of Asahi’s classic draft beer from the Showa era.
Softer, rounder, and maltier than Super Dry, with a gentle caramel hint and smooth texture.
Beloved in Japan as the “beer that recalls the warmth of old izakayas.”

✨ Asahi “Shokusai”
Designed as “the beer for dining,” this refined brew enhances food flavors with delicate malt and soft bubbles.
A perfect pairing for sushi, tempura, or light Japanese cuisine.

✨ Suntory “Blue Sky of Sapphire Hue”
A seasonal Suntory limited edition — bright, refreshing, and elegant.
Hints of green apple and floral aroma, fine foam, and a graceful, crisp finish — like sipping under a clear blue sky.

🍺 The New “Full-Open Can” Design
Japan’s patented wide-opening can completely peels back the lid for a draft-like experience.
It enhances aroma, creates smoother foam, and delivers the freshness of tap beer straight from the can — the latest trend in Japan’s premium beer culture.

30/09/2025

✨ Dassai Sake Tasting ✨

📅 Date: Monday, October 6th, 2025
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Venue: Kooyong Cellars

We are delighted to host an exclusive Dassai Sake Tasting at Kooyong Cellars. A sake specialist from Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. (Yamaguchi, Japan) will be flying to Melbourne to guide this unique event, sharing insights into the craftsmanship and flavors of Dassai sake.

The tasting lineup will include Dassai 23, Dassai 39, Dassai 45, and Dassai Nigori Sparkling 45, offering a rare opportunity to explore the very best of premium Japanese sake.

✨ About Dassai
Dassai is one of Japan’s most prestigious sake brands, crafted exclusively as Junmai Daiginjo. Produced by Asahi Shuzo, it revolutionized sake-making with cutting-edge brewing techniques and extreme rice polishing (down to 23%), resulting in refined, aromatic, and elegant sake enjoyed worldwide.

26/09/2025

New Arrivals — Burgundy & Beyond at Kooyong Cellars

Limited allocations now in-store. Enquire for pricing.

47N3E · Petit Chablis 2023
Lively and saline with lemon zest and oyster-shell crunch; ultra-fresh, perfect by the glass.
Drink now–2027 · Pair oysters, prawn cocktail.

Bel Air · Morgon “Les Charmes” 2022
Juicy cherry and violet over granite spice; supple Gamay with charming, glide-along tannins.
Drink now–2028 · Pair charcuterie, roast chicken.

Château Barrail du Blanc · Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2016
Classically shaped Right Bank: blackcurrant, cedar and fine graphite; silky, beautifully poised.
Drink now–2032 (30–60 min decant) · Pair ribeye, duck breast.

Domaine du Trapadis · Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023
Grenache-led red berries, garrigue and warm spice; plush yet lifted, a modern, pure style.
Drink 2025–2033 · Pair lamb, rosemary herbs.

Domaine Rougeot · Saint-Romain “Combe Bazin” Nature 2022
Low-intervention precision: citrus oil, white flowers and chalky tension; mineral, mouth-watering finish.
Drink now–2029 · Pair sashimi, goat’s cheese.

Domaine Sparr · Riesling “Sentiment” 2022 (Alsace)
Dry and vibrant: lime, white peach and a cool slatey line; long, crystalline close.
Drink now–2028 · Pair kingfish crudo, Thai salad.

Henri Boillot · Puligny-Montrachet 1er “Clos de la Mouchère” 2023
Signature Puligny cut and class: white flowers, citrus oil, subtle flint; long, saline, vertical.
Drink 2026–2038 · Pair lobster, butter sauces.

Henri Boillot · Puligny-Montrachet 1er “Les Combettes” 2023
Silk and depth: ripe stone fruit and hazelnut with seamless texture; generous yet precise.
Drink 2026–2036 · Pair scallops, roast poultry.

Henri Boillot · Puligny-Montrachet 1er “Les Perrières” 2023
Taut, mineral-driven Puligny—lemon pith, crushed stones, thrilling line and length.
Drink 2027–2039 · Pair toothfish, beurre blanc.

Marc Roy · Gevrey-Chambertin “Vieilles Vignes” 2022
Old-vine density meets finesse: black cherry, sweet spice and fine, chalk-dust tannins.
Drink 2026–2036 (short decant) · Pair duck, game birds.

Yvon Clerget · Volnay 1er “Santenots” 2022
Perfumed and silken: red berries, rose and tea-leaf nuance; graceful frame with inner

30/07/2025

🔥 Limited Arrival｜Domaine Leflaive 2023 White Burgundy Collection

We are delighted to present a rare allocation of Domaine Leflaive 2023 vintage:

Mâcon Verzé – Fresh, pure, and elegantly approachable

Mâcon Verzé Les Chênes – Refined minerality, delicate structure

Mâcon Verzé Les Monte – Floral, citrus notes with a lingering finish

Pouilly-Fuissé – Full, complex, with golden fruit expression

Auxey-Duresses – Refined yet powerful, with remarkable depth

Pristine, elegant, and highly collectible.
Extremely limited stock – available exclusively at Kooyong Cellars, first come, first served.

20/06/2025

The Legend of Sake: Aramasa Brewery and Four Exceptional Bottles

We are proud to introduce four exquisite sake selections from the legendary Aramasa Brewery in Akita, Japan. Two of these bottles have secured spots in the Top 5 of the 2024 SAKETIME Sake Rankings, widely recognized among the finest sake in Japan.

🏯 Aramasa Brewery: A Harmony of Tradition and Innovation

Founded in 1852, Aramasa is one of Japan’s oldest sake breweries and the birthplace of the iconic Kyokai No.6 yeast strain, now used across Japan. Under the 8th-generation brewer Yusuke Sato, Aramasa has redefined sake brewing by returning to its roots—using only Akita-grown rice, traditional kimoto methods, and cedar wood fermentation barrels to produce natural, terroir-driven sake of the highest integrity.

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🍶 Featured Bottles

1️⃣ Hinotori (Sun Bird) – Kijoshu Style

🏆 Ranked No.1 in the 2024 SAKETIME rankings

Brewed using sake in place of water for secondary fermentation, this kijoshu offers a luxurious sweetness with notes of mango, peach, and ripe fruit.

🔖 Pairing: Foie gras, creamy sauces, aged cheeses

2️⃣ Akita S-type No.6

🏆 Ranked No.5 in the 2024 SAKETIME rankings

The flagship expression of Kyokai No.6 yeast. Lightly sparkling, with delicate acidity and crisp flavors of citrus and green apple.

🔖 Pairing: Sashimi, cold appetizers, shellfish

3️⃣ Akita S-type No.6 Jikagumi (Unfiltered Draft)

A rare, unpasteurized version bottled directly after pressing. Expressive, vibrant, and alive with yeast character.

🔖 Pairing: Grilled seafood, chilled tofu, braised chicken wings

4️⃣ Akizakura (Autumn Cherry)

A seasonal limited release brewed with floral yeast, evoking soft cherry blossom and herbal notes with a gentle, graceful finish.

🔖 Pairing: Japanese desserts, spring rolls, chawanmushi

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🏅 Aramasa’s Role in Modern Sake

Aramasa stands at the forefront of a new sake movement—championing natural fermentation, regional rice, and ancestral techniques. Each bottle is not just a beverage, but a tribute to nature, craftsmanship, and time. Their releases are often sold out upon release and revered by sommeliers, chefs, and connoisseurs worldwide.

18/12/2024

11/11/2024

Welcome to Kooyong Cellars to meet the sake experts from Kubota Brewery in Niigata, Japan. Attend our sake tasting and master class.