The shopkeeper recommended this bottle, and I thought I'd let it age for a while—but before I knew it, a whole year had passed. Time flies. Opening the bottle, a gorgeous ginjo aroma tickles the nose. Such a lovely, fruity scent~. Taking a sip, the taste is fresh. However, contrary to the aroma, it's dry. A soft sweetness lingers briefly before fading away cleanly. The clarity is incredible.
Tonight's dinner was using up leftover osechi (laughs). First up, blanched spinach. Its slight bitterness might bring out the sake's bitterness. It pairs perfectly with the sweet-savory braised pork belly! It cleanses the palate from the richer flavors. The saltiness of the salmon roe makes the sake taste sweeter – delicious!
Most osechi dishes have similar flavors, right? The sake handles them perfectly. It aged a bit longer, but it seems to have spent its time well. A wonderful sake to close out the New Year!
Newly brewed "Asakai" sake received as a New Year's gift. The first bottle of Junmai Nama-zake was opened.
It has a fresh aroma, a good balance of umami and sweetness, and a more tightly packed flavor. The alcohol content is high at 18 degrees because it is a pure sake, but we drank it easily without worrying about the alcohol content.
I have had this sake every year recently, and it is a versatile sake that can be served with all kinds of food, both Japanese and Western. It is as delicious as ever. ❗️
This is a luxurious bottle of the highest grade "Nakakumi" bottled unfiltered and unpasteurized! Despite its powerful punch of 16 degrees alcohol by volume, it is mellow and easy to drink because the brewing water is "Daijishimizu," which is soft water of only 4 degrees. Thanks to this soft water of about 4 degrees, freshness and richness are perfectly balanced. Enjoy it while it's still fresh and refrigerated!
#Asakai #Nihon-shu #Non-filtered raw sake #Junmai Daiginjo #Weak soft water
Yumetouri Junmai Ginjo
Tastes like an alcoholic beverage.
I don't like it much.
It's not that peculiar.
It's good for drinking with a side dish.
Rice polishing ratio 55
Alcohol content 14
Classical sake, rich in rice-like aroma, with a hint of yogurt.
The nose is crisp and dry, with a clean entrance.
Sharp acidity. The sweetness is moderate.
It has a full flavor that is typical of junmai (pure rice).
It has a classic, manly dry taste.
A tasty combination with chicken stewed in soy sauce.
The picture is a full course of Indian tuna.
Because of the strong taste of sake, the simmered dish was more suitable.
Taste degree ☆3/5
