Nihonkai Shuzo Co. Ltd (Shimane – Japan) – Junmai Ginjo Uzu Yamadanishiki – 16% alc

Nihonkai Shuzo Co. Ltd (Shimane – Japan) – Junmai Ginjo Uzu Yamadanishiki – 16% alc

The saké is transparent with a nice silver ring. The nose has got a high intensity of aromas and is very complex with herbal notes (honeysuckle, fresh cut herbs, sap and jasmine) but also fruits like green apple, green pineapple and passion fruit. The mouth is fruity and has a slight acidity which enhances the…

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Ryujin Shuzo Co. Ltd (Gunma – Japan) – Ozeno Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume Yamadanishiki 50 – 15% alc

Ryujin Shuzo Co. Ltd (Gunma – Japan) – Ozeno Yukidoke Junmai Daiginjo Namazume Yamadanishiki 50 – 15% alc

The saké is transparent with a pale straw color. The nose is intense with delicate notes of candied pineapple and dried orange. Some fresh fruits are appearing in the second nose like blood orange and lime with a lot of fresh cut herbs and honeysuckle. The tasting is fresh and intense also with a real…

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Akebono Shuzo Co. Ltd (Fukushima – Japan) – Tenmei Junmai Ginjo Hiire Black Label – 16% alc

Akebono Shuzo Co. Ltd (Fukushima – Japan) – Tenmei Junmai Ginjo Hiire Black Label – 16% alc

The saké is transparent like crystal water. The nose is nice with a medium intensity of aromas like pineapple and anis seed. It’s fresh and delicate. The attack is also fresh and with a nice slight acidity on anis seed. Pineapple, grains, watermelon and apple are appearing little by little. The bitterness shows off with…

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Aihara Shuzo Co. Ltd (Hiroshima – Japan) – Ugonotsuki Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki – 16% alc

Aihara Shuzo Co. Ltd (Hiroshima – Japan) – Ugonotsuki Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki – 16% alc

The saké is transparent with a pale straw color. The nose is clean with high intensity of fruits like banana, pineapple and a lot of pear flavors. It’s very gourmand. The attack is fresh with pear notes but also a hint of golden apple and some spices like vanilla and pepper. The mouth is a…

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Gekkeikan Sake Inc. (USA) – 30th Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo BMG (Binkan Muroka Genshu) – Anniversary Special Edition – 16% alc

Gekkeikan Sake Inc. (USA) – 30th Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo BMG (Binkan Muroka Genshu) – Anniversary Special Edition – 16% alc

The saké is transparent with a pale straw color. The nose is intense with fresh green coffee beans and lot of fruits like banana (isoamyle), roasted rice and apple. In the mouth, it’s fresh with a light fizz at the attack and high acidity. We can feel the banana (banana candy) and green apple with…

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Asahi Shuzo Dassai 39 – Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Asahi Shuzo Dassai 39 – Junmai Daiginjo Sake

(Yamada Nishiki) The nose is fine, quite precise, fruity and aromatic. It reveals notes of nectarine and flowers associated with slight notes of melon and a touch of white fruits. The mouth is suave, round, fat, soft, precise and juicy. In mouth this Sake expresses notes of white fruit and nectarine associated with a slight…

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Dassai 23 – Junmai Daiginjo (2nd tasting)

Dassai 23 – Junmai Daiginjo (2nd tasting)

The nose is fine, very elegant, complex and aromatic. It reveals notes of melon, apple, white flowers and vine flowers. The palate is elegant, pure, delicate and complex. It expresses notes of citrus fruits (quince, very slight notes of lemon and clementine), melon, flowers and slight notes of apple associated with a small note of…

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Dassai EU 50 – Junmai Daiginjô (2nd tasting)

Dassai EU 50 – Junmai Daiginjô (2nd tasting)

The nose is fine and elegant. It reveals notes of melon, white peach, apple and some slight note of linden tree, verbena, flowers and a small note of liquorice. The palate is elegant, refined, fresh, soft and relatively juicy. It also reveals a certain minerality. It expresses notes of melon, nectarine, apple and slight notes…

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Kamoshibito Kuheiji – Junmai Ginjo 50 (Eau du Désir 2011)

Kamoshibito Kuheiji – Junmai Ginjo 50 (Eau du Désir 2011)

This Sake expresses a high purity (made from spring water). It reveals aromas of ripe tropical fruits (papaya, mango, guava) but also of nectarine and melon. It’s round and mineral. This Sake expresses a slight mineral acidity on the finish to enhance fruits aromas.

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Daishichi Minowamon 50 Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo

Daishichi Minowamon 50 Kimoto Junmai Daiginjo

A very fruity Sake. It expresses aromas of green apple. A fresh and mineral Sake. It reveals on the mid-palate notes of anise and licorice to finish on a light bitterness (very nice).   

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