Generation Zero: The Lafayette Series

Sumo is excited and getting warmed up.

• Complement with Kenzo's asatsuyu -- a fresh and vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that matches Sumo's bright yet tempered excitement.
• Elevate with Kenzo's sei -- a sparkling Sauvignon Blanc with delicate effervescence -- to share in Sumo's delightful preparation to take flight.
• Explore with Kenzo's muku -- a late harvest Sauvignon Blanc -- to delve into Sumo's inherently sweet nature.

TokenId: 201001

Vintage: Generation Zero

Sumo takes flight.

• Complement with Kenzo's yui -- a refined rosé that matches Sumo's prettiness in this graceful moment.
• Elevate with Kenzo's suzu -- an elegant sparkling rosé crafted with yui's flavor profile in mind -- to take Sumo's moment to new heights.
• Explore with Kenzo's rindo -- a rich Bordeaux blend with a darker flavor profile -- to delve into the heavy reality of Sumo's eventual grounding.

TokenId: 201002

Vintage: Generation Zero

Sumo in conformity.

• Complement with Joseph Phelps' Insignia -- a consistently renowned Bordeaux blend that matches Sumo's desire to be powerful yet elegant without stepping off the beaten path.
• Elevate with Joseph Phelps' Backus -- a smaller production Bordeaux blend sourced from the prestigious Oakville AVA -- to conform with Sumo in style.
• Explore with Promontory -- an Oakville-produced Cabernet Sauvignon blend thoughtfully aged in neutral oak -- to delve into Sumo's quiet desperation to stand apart.

TokenId: 201003

Vintage: Generation Zero

Sumo at walk-around weight -- Sumo's most comfortable and peaceful state.

• Complement with Tatenokawa's "33" -- a sweet and flavorful sake that matches Sumo's seemingly indiscriminate lust for food and drink.
• Elevate with Tatenokawa's "18" -- a more finely crafted Junmai Daiginjo made with rice milled down to 18% -- to add elegance to Sumo's intemperance.
• Explore with Unibroue's La Fin Du Monde -- a rich Belgian-style tripel with a 9% ABV -- to delve into Sumo's longstanding struggle between comfort and style.

TokenId: 201004

Vintage: Generation Zero

Sumo at optimal weight, poised and prepared for battle.

• Complement with Silver Oak's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -- a smooth cab blend that matches Sumo's desired meditative state prior to battle, without fanfare or distraction.
• Elevate with Silver Oak's Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon -- a less pricey but also less consistent cab blend compared to its Napa Valley cousin -- to experience Sumo's tension and nervous excitement from the uncertainty of an impending fight.
• Explore with Opus One's Overture -- Opus's second label Bordeaux blend -- to delve into Sumo's insecurities from never winning a title match, despite being a solid and battle-tested warrior.

TokenId: 201005

Vintage: Generation Zero

Sumo will rise again, just not yet.

• Complement with Kenzo's murasaki -- a dark yet soft Bordeaux blend that matches Sumo's somber mood and need for opulent comfort.
• Elevate with Kenzo's ai -- an inkier and bolder Cabernet Sauvignon blend -- to experience Sumo's resilience and renewed esteem.
• Explore with Trisaetum's Estates Reserve Riesling -- a delightful, semi-sweet riesling from Willamette Valley -- to delve into Sumo's complex internal struggle between chasing glory and accepting a pleasant and sweet, though less prestigious, existence.

TokenId: 201006

Vintage: Generation Zero

Sumo is wide-eyed and open-mouthed.

• Complement with Kosta Browne's Gap's Crown -- a surprsingly complex economical Pinot Noir from the Petaluma Gap AVA that matches Sumo's state of wonder and awe.
• Elevate with any one of Marcassin's Pinot Noirs to ride, alongside Sumo, the crescendo of the increasing wonders of the Sonoma Coast.
• Explore with Berghold's Crankcase -- a bold and explosive proprietary red blend from Lodi -- to delve into Sumo's chaotic mindset.

TokenId: 201007

Vintage: Generation Zero

Sumo is excited again... and possibly insane.

• Complement with Bollinger's Special Cuvée -- a beautifully complex Champagne that matches Sumo's bubbling excitement and admiration of 007.
• Elevate with Krug's Grande Cuvée-- a Champagne crafted from blends across time and space -- to experience the culmination of Sumo's seemingly disjointed, creative madness.
• Explore with Domaine Carneros' Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs -- a sparkling Chardonnay -- to delve into the Sumo's departure from reality.

TokenId: 201008

Vintage: Generation Zero