I got the low-alcohol pink label for a drink outside and enjoyed it, so after some hesitation, I bought the red one, which I had never had before.
The aroma is sour, grapefruit, and rummy. It sounds modern when I write it down, but the aroma itself is a bit more classic.
When you drink it, it is chili on the tongue. There is a citrusy acidity, but also a hint of rice sweetness. The final taste is clean and refreshing.
The taste is somewhere between modern and classic.
As the day goes by, I think the sharpness becomes a little dull and bitterness comes out at the end. I think I prefer to drink it early!
I enjoyed it with various snacks.
Sake strength -4.5
Sake meter -7 Acidity 4.4
The acidity is quite high, but the moderate sweetness keeps it from being corner-cutting. Also, it does not have a citric acid-like tang, so it can be easily matched with mild-tasting Japanese food.
Zanko Hourai was purchased last week at Aji no Machidaya in Araiyakushi.
It was sweet, firm, slightly sour, and slightly fizzy.
It was delicious, happily fragrant with a fresh, sweet, citrusy, rummy aroma.
I paired it with Iburi Goko cream cheese, bacon, eggplant and avocado 😋.
When I opened the bottle, it was a bit of a sizzle, and when I drank it, I didn't feel the acidity as much as I thought I would, but it was good as a food wine.
It was good as a food wine and good value for money.
It is fizzy and has a nice texture on the tongue. It is refreshing, but at the same time has a robust flavor. I can see why it is so popular with women.
Zanso Horai made with Gohyakumangoku.
Rich sweet aroma like banana mixed with LaFrance. In the mouth...Namahashi? Yamahai? The characteristic acidity is abundant and spreads with the umami. The final touch is the peculiarly delicious richness. Kuse...not a negative image, but a positive image that goes one step beyond individuality. It is an attractive, one-of-a-kind sake.
Opening of the bottle Refreshing ginjo aroma.
It has acidity and a refreshing sweetness like green apples.
It has a nice sharpness and is moderately dry.
We enjoyed it very much!
