The first spring sake of the season is Tensho's Spring Moon, which we enjoyed last year.
Slightly effervescent and moderately cloudy, the first sip is refreshingly spring-like with a restrained sweetness. The finish has a unique bitterness that is typical of Tenshizumi. It goes perfectly with tonight's sukiyaki. This is one spring sake that cannot be missed every year.
Location Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture
Rice type Omachi
Sake type Junmai
Polishing degree 60
Alcohol content 13°.
Sake Mother Unknown
Sake Degree
Acidity
Rating(scale 0-3)
(Item) Wine glass
(Nose) +1.5 Mature aroma, animalic
(Appearance) Yellowish crystal
(Taste) Taste
Body 1.5
Acidity 1.5
Sweetness 1
Umami 2
Bitterness 1.5
Aftertaste: Gently lingering
Impression: Light and wild umami
The aroma is quite matured and umami, and the attack is gentle due to the low alcohol content. Everything is relatively modest.
It was hard to decide what to pair it with, but the bonito tataki was quite good. It has a gentle umami taste. It is useful because you don't encounter it very often.
Repeat Score 1.5