The color is a pale yellow, almost colorless and transparent.
Weak but fruity banana-like aroma.
The attack is weak, with a soft texture. The smooth sweetness and refreshing acidity spread in the mouth and disappear quickly with the sweet aroma. Refreshing sake.
It has a crisp, clean taste, so it can be served with a variety of dishes.
When heated, it remains refreshing, but the umami and sweetness are enhanced, which is also delicious.
When served cold, the acidity is a bit more pronounced than when served chilled.
Personally, I prefer it heated or chilled. I especially liked it heated.
Pairing with food
Ponzu sauce with red bean paste → ○
It is a pure daiginjo cold wholesale, but I did not sense any sense of maturity. It is crisp and dry, but the sake rice is unknown.
I bought it at a nearby supermarket, but it was discounted three months after bottling, perhaps due to shelf changes.
4.25/5
Light, sweet, and delicate. Milk chocolate, coconut, cantaloupe, marzipan, chamomile. Medium-low sweetness, a bit of bitterness, faint acidity. Good flavors and well balanced.
Been drinking it for a few days and I think it’s already smoothed out a bit more. But it does have a bit of sharpness despite the lightness. A pinch more acidity might be nice.
Apparently it’s also a yamahai, but the bottle doesn’t mention it.
Perhaps I'm getting used to drinking sake... the first sip is a breeze... the umami, sweetness, and spiciness flow beautifully together. I think it is well balanced at a high level. Very tasty. My favorite.
Tamanohikari Green Junmai Ginjo Omachi 7 to 7.5
Similar in flavor to Yamadanishiki. Aroma is apple-like, more fragrant than Yamadanishiki. The flavor is mild, with a subtle sweetness, acidity, and alcoholic taste.