🌸 SIX CLOVES — VinDependence Days Last Call! | Shop Until Midnight Tonight | Up to 40% Off

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

SIX CLOVES: PRECISION, PURITY, AND PLACE — WINES BORN OF JAPANESE TRADITION AND CALIFORNIA SOIL

Hi everyone! I’m Sonoe Hirabayashi, winemaker and founder of Six Cloves Wines, based in Sebastopol, California. Six Cloves was born in 2017, shaped by my family’s deep roots in traditional fermentation — we’ve been making miso, soy sauce, and sake in Nagano, Japan for generations. That heritage continues to inspire my approach to winemaking today: precise, expressive, and always with respect for nature and place.

I’m excited to share a lineup of special seasonal offers for the inaugural VinDependence Days 2025: library verticals, fan-favorite reds, and the debut of our first-ever blend. All are small-lot wines made with care, reflecting this intersection of Japanese tradition and California terroir.

These offers are available exclusively through this event and only for a limited time — shop now at https://www.sixcloveswines.com/shop-vindependencedays.
Inventory is limited, and pricing like this won’t come back — stock up while you can!
Top 5 buyers will receive a surprise library wine as a personal thank you from me!
Flash Sale Alert: I’ll be dropping fan-favorite flash offers once a day during the event — July 11–14 only!
Follow along for daily surprises and offer announcements on Instagram:
@sixcloveswines
Before you order: Please remember your order won’t ship until fall when weather improves. As a solo business (yes, I’ll be packing every case myself even during harvest season! ), I’ll start shipping this fall and hope to complete before the end of October. If you’d like your order expedited by UPS 2-Day Air for summer delivery, please PM me at shirabayashi@sixcloveswines.com and I can quote additional shipping costs.

VINDEPENDENCE DAYS 2025 OFFERS

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OFFER #1: BENI CHŌJI ZIN LOVER’S 6-PACK 35% OFF!

A special combo for Zin fans who want to discover something new — available for just one hour!

Only 6 Sets Available at this price-A perfect introduction for Zinfandel fans who want to discover what’s next from Six Cloves! This special set features two vintages of our top-selling Castanon Vineyard Zinfandel — fresh, lifted, organically farmed, and built for food — alongside a sneak preview of Beni Chōji, our new casual, food-friendly red blend.

Beni Chōji is crafted from pristine Pinot Noir from Alder Springs Vineyard and Cabernet Sauvignon from Stone Barn Vineyard, both organically farmed. This fresh, versatile wine is designed for relaxed gatherings and will officially debut this fall — but this set gives you early access!

Includes:

• 2 bottles 2024 Beni Chōji Red Blend (pre-release)
• 2 bottles 2022 Castanon Vineyard Zinfandel (WE: 92 pts)
• 2 bottles 2023 Castanon Vineyard Zinfandel (WE: 90 pts)

Retail Price: $234
VinDependence Price: $160 + $25 flat-rate shipping (~35% OFF)
Beni Chōji ships Fall 2025 — pre-release special.
Limit 1 per customer

ORDER HERE

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OFFER #2: ZINFANDEL FAN FAVORITE 6-PACK

#1 Best-Seller of VinDependence Days!

This customer favorite is back — and it’s been the top-selling pack of the event so far! From the organically farmed Castanon Vineyard in Redwood Valley. Fresh, lifted, and structured — a claret-style Zinfandel built for food and flexibility, equally at home with summer grilling and hearty fall fare.

Includes:

• 3 bottles 2022 Castanon Vineyard Zinfandel (WE: 92 pts)
• 3 bottles 2023 Castanon Vineyard Zinfandel (WE: 90 pts)

Retail + Shipping: $311
VinDependence Price: $180 + $25 Flat Rate Shipping (~35% OFF)
Only 6 sets available at this price
Limit 1 per customer

ORDER HERE

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OFFER #3: BENI CHŌJI RED BLEND – PRE-RELEASE 6-PACK

Our #2 best-seller at VinDependence so far!

Beni Chōji is my new casual red blend, crafted from organically farmed grapes. This fresh, approachable wine brings together pristine Pinot Noir from Alder Springs and a touch of Sonoma Valley Cabernet for brightness, depth, and balance.

Read the story behind Beni Chōji here.

Perfect for relaxed gatherings and easy weeknight meals, it’s a versatile, chillable red that will be ready to enjoy as soon as it ships this fall — just in time for cozy dinners and the holiday season.

Includes:

• 6 bottles 2024 Beni Chōji Red Blend (pre-release)

Retail + Shipping: $230
VinDependence Price: $130+ $25 Flat Rate Shipping (35% OFF)
Ships Fall 2025 – Pre-release special

ORDER HERE

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OFFER #4: CHARDONNAY VINTAGE STUDY – 4-BOTTLE PACK

A side-by-side look at two dramatically different vintages — 2022, one of the hottest in recent memory, and 2023, one of the coldest of the last two decades. Both express beautifully in their own way, showcasing the purity of fruit from one of California’s top organic and regenerative grape growers, Steve Matthiasson.

Includes:

• 2 bottles 2022 Linda Vista Chardonnay (WE: 90 pts)
• 2 bottles 2023 Linda Vista Chardonnay

Retail + Shipping: $252
VinDependence Price: $160 + $25 Flat Rate Shipping (~27% OFF)

ORDER HERE

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OFFER #5: SIX CLOVES COOLEST VINTAGE SAMPLER – 3-PACK

Don’t miss this limited-time chance to experience one of the most outstanding vintages of the past decade. This set features three wines from three different regions, all crafted from grapes grown by exceptional organic farmers. 2023 was one of the coldest and most balanced growing seasons in recent memory, and it shows in these fresh, detailed wines.

Includes:

• 2023 Linda Vista Chardonnay, Oak Knoll, Napa
• 2023 Buf-Wehr Ranch Pinot Noir, Russian River
• 2023 Castanon Zinfandel, Redwood Valley

Retail + Shipping: $199
VinDependence Price: $120 + $25 Flat Rate Shipping (~27% OFF)
Limit 1 per customer

ORDER HERE

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SHIPPING DETAILS

• Flat-rate shipping: $25 for any order
• No shipping to Utah
• Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii will require an additional fee
• Shipping start: After September (weather permitting)
• Carriers: FedEx Ground or GLS Ground
• I will post updates in this thread to keep you informed.

Alaska/Hawaii inquiries: Email me at shirabayashi@sixcloveswines.com or comment in the thread — I’ll assist you directly.

Keeping Costs Reasonable

• Insurance: Shipments are sent uninsured unless you request coverage, which is available at cost.
• Business addresses: If your delivery is to a business, please let me know — it helps reduce shipping costs compared to residential delivery.
• Special requests: If you have specific needs, just add a note to your order and I’ll do my best to ensure your wines arrive safely and smoothly.

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A NOTE OF GRATITUDE AND COMMUNITY

This VinDependence Days sale was made possible thanks to Todd and the Wine Berserkers organizing committee, a true effort to support and uplift our small wine community during challenging times.

Six Cloves has endured because of the incredible support from people like you. I feel more determined than ever to stay connected with each of you and to ensure that every bottle I craft expresses authenticity, heritage, and care. My goal is to create wines that are meaningful to make and a joy to drink.

Thank you for visiting this thread. I hope we all continue to thrive together and that each glass you enjoy brings a sense of connection and celebration.

Cheers and Kampai

Sonoe Hirabayashi
Owner & Winemaker
Six Cloves Wines
www.sixcloveswines.com
Instagram: @sixcloveswines

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

Thank you for visiting the Six Cloves site today — I’m so happy to be part of this VinDependence Day event!

Unlike regular BerserkerDay, there’s no big rush today — so sit back, relax, and take your time browsing the site. I’ve put together some special seasonal offers, including library verticals, fan-favorite reds, and our first-ever blend — all crafted with care and small-lot precision.

To keep things fun, I’ll also be offering flash sales throughout the weekend — brief, 1-hour windows with additional surprises. Here’s when you can catch them:

SIX CLOVES FLASH SALE SCHEDULE:
Friday, July 11: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
Saturday, July 12: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT
Sunday, July 13: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM PT
Monday, July 14: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT

Flash offers will be announced right here and on Instagram just before they start: @sixcloveswines

Thank you again for stopping by and supporting small producers like me — I hope you enjoy browsing, discovering, and maybe picking out a few bottles to enjoy soon.

Cheers and Kampai,
Sonoe Hirabayashi

[Will_Hamilton]

Sonoe

I had a wonderful visit with Keita and Sak at Rice Market in DC last Month, and the evening turned into a Sashimi and steeped in Yuzu Whiskey after party, where many wines were tried blind. One of which was your Zinfandel, I think it was '21 or '22 vintage? A supremely elegant wine, I would not have guessed the variety, so plush, pretty, and red fruited. Really gorgeous and deft. We are excited to share some shelf space with you and hope to try more of your wines sometime soon!

Kohei (who introduced me to Keita) also shared this lovely wine, my first and only Pinot noir I’ve tried from Japan that he personally brought back

Cheers

Will

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

So nice to hear you @Will_Hamilton enjoyed my Zinfandel at Rice Market with @keitam Keita’s sashimi! The 2022 vintage is available during this event as a combo with the 2023 if you are interested grabbing it!

That’s wonderful that you’ve also tried Obuse’s wine! They’re on the other side of Nagano from my hometown, in a beautiful benchland area famous for chestnuts and home to the great Hokusai Museum. Soga-san and his brother have been true pioneers, helping spark Japan’s modern wine boom. I wish I was there tasting it with you guys!

Hope to see you in DC together!

[J_Patrick_Lynch]

The Zins have been a pleasure. Would be a rebuy if I didn’t have 4 still.

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

Hi @J_Patrick_Lynch ! So great to hear you enjoyed the Zinfandel — it’s tasting really nice right now and perfect for chilling and enjoying during summer BBQs. Cheers and happy VinDependence Days!

[keitam]

It was 2022 vintage

I didn’t expect this semi-annual event and am still working on the stock from BD16. Six Cloves Zinfandel is one of the best to pair with bluefin tuna! I’ll keep drinking it! Looking forward to having you both Sonoe-san and Will back in DC!

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

Thanks @keitam Keita san for the great pairing post! Yes, this Zinfandel is magical fish pairing red!! I paired it at our new local Japanese restaurant Maru-Jun last month for my B day. It paired it so well with fatty salmon, hamachi and of cause with maguro was the best

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

I saw your order come in first thing this morning — thank you!! I’d love to try your wines too. I’ll send you a PM later for some guidance!

[Will_Hamilton]

These will be wonderful to have during harvest…I have some sommeliers helping for a few weeks and I look forward to blinding them on these—no rush on shipment but I’m rarely concerned about CA-OR stuff so whatever works
Thanks so much

[ScottBaker]

Ordered the Chard 4 pack. Looking forward to trying your wines!

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

This Zinfandel is a perfect wine to trick somms and winemakers by blind! Let me find a good time to ship it to you when the weather is better.

So far, it’s actually been great weather here in west Sonoma County — only a few days above 90°F this summer!

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

Thanks @ScottBaker! I saw your order come in — so happy to see a local order! I’ll be hand-delivering it in the next couple of weeks before harvest since SF is super cold right now!

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

FLASH SALE ALERT!

Today only from 4 PM to 6 PM — grab Beni Chōji for just $100 (regular price $180) — that’s a 46% discount!

Limited-time offer, limited quantities — don’t miss your chance to stock up on this fresh casual red
Available exclusively during this 2-hour window.

Cheers and happy shopping!

[JohnMag]

Got a cool vintage 3 pack to top up my holdings!

[Adolfo_H]

That sampler is a killer deal Sonoe. Will you get mad if I place a second order with my wife’s CC to a different address?

Seriously, these wines are all precision and elegance. The star for me is the zinfandel. I know you say to blind it, but I think it’s more of a mind trip to taste it openly and have your expectations shattered in the coolest way.

Love what you’re doing with these wines Sonoe.

[J_Sun]

Hi Sonoe,
Will you personally deliver these orders in Bay Area again?

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

Hi @J_Sun! It was really nice seeing you last spring. Yes, this summer has been a bit hectic, but I hope I can make it down to the South Bay again!

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

@JohnMag thank you! So glad you’re here again You’ve been such an amazing supporter of Six Cloves — cheers to you! ”

[Sonoe_Hirabayashi]

Thanks @Adolfo_H for grabbing this and checking it out! I’m so happy to hear that your wife loves my wines, especially the Zins. And honestly, your Sauv Blanc is one of my all-time favorites — I wish I could drink it every day! I’ll hand-deliver your order in person soon. Cheers!