WORD: Vivacious WINE: French Pinot Noir/French Chardonnay BEER: Deep Belgians FOODS: Oily and grilled fare
This special sake drinks like something master brewers (or toji) would really geek out on
Recommended temperature: Chilled in a wine glass
Is it unusual
and given that it is made in Tochigi Prefecture
Fukugao Toku A Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo "Echigo Heiya" Zesty Reds WORD: Vivacious WINE: French PinotThe nose on this professional Junmai Ginjo is a rich collection of hay, cashew, soil, vanilla, tapioca, oatmeal, barley, date, raisin, dried pineapple, and steamed rice aromas. This is an amazing lesson in sake in one bottle! Most Junmai Ginjo sakes today are fruit bombs with super Ginjo ka (fruity) aromas that drink like bright white wines. Say hello to a throwback Ginjo that drinks on the rich and savory side and is actually an umami bomb. Smooth,