Harushika Junmai Daiginjo "Spring Deer" Shizuoka white grapes

white grapes

oysters with vinaigrette

This incredibly nuanced sake has a vivid nose filled with berries

and should be tasted by all sake connoisseurs

There is quite a collection of flavors that match the nose of this brew: white grape

Harushika Junmai Daiginjo "Spring Deer" Shizuoka white grapesThe tremendous nose on this superb Daiginjo is a vast array of watermelon, strawberry, banana, vanilla, and steamed koji (sweet) rice. This sake is simply a flavor rush with an ending of hush! Talk about a juicy and fruity brew that drinks fat and fun. I mean come on! How is this sake made of just rice and water? With layers and layers of strawberry, melon, and mild banana flavors that drink chewy and ripe, you'd think it would be goopy and sweet. But