The one that's been the talk of the town at the foreign connoisseur shows. It was smooth on the palate, but after some time, the bitterness became a little stronger. That seems to be Miyamanishiki, though.
Tsukiyoshino's Nama Sake.
The Shinshu Secret Sake Hanpukai is having a female toji showdown for the month of June.
This Tsukiyoshino is brewed by a young female toji, Mami Wakabayashi, with the aim of creating "a food sake that can connect people and heal them.
It has a topping aroma of apples and muscats, and a very smooth mouthfeel despite being a draft sake. The elegant sweetness, mild umami, and acidity are well balanced!
It feels heavier than the 15° and has a stronger alu feel.
It is fresh, rather sweet and fruity, with a tart aroma and a slightly bitter, deep flavor.
Nagano's sake is delicious!
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First time here, the store is a bit far back from the station.
Sour, slightly astringent, a little bit of a lingering astringent feeling.
It's hot in Matsumoto today, so it's good for a refreshing drink.
I was expecting a sweeter version of Tsukiyoshino, but I think this one is the right choice!
Tsukiyoshino Moei Yamahai Junmai Unfiltered Nama-shu
(Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture/Wakabayashi Brewery)
This sake is made in Shiotadaira, a town in Ueda City, Nagano Prefecture, which has a sister city alliance with Kamakura City and is known as the Kamakura of Shinshu. It is a junmai-shu characterized by its acidity, and has a pleasant yogurt-like aroma with sourness and mild sweetness.
Sake from Shinshu at an acquaintance's house in Sendai, for some reason. Hitogokochi, my favorite sake rice. The sweetness and the refreshing taste. I love Wakabayashi Touji.
WOM, konbanhar(o´ω`o)no~~~
I was worried about the earthquake, but now that the reviews are up, I'm relieved.
Sake from Shinshu is very popular. ☺️
It looks delicious 🎶, let's look for it!
Erin. Thank you for your concern. I was surprised by the alert first thing in the morning. Kanazawa was just as surprised as I was, but some houses in Okunoto are in serious trouble. This is at Kawashima Sake Shop in Sendai.
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Yamae Nishiki.
Moderate acidity and sweetness. Slightly messy, but the umami spreads well.
It has a slightly different impression from the sweet fruity Tsukiyoshino, which is also delicious.
Today is the day to announce the results of the National New Sake Competition
Congratulations to all the breweries that won gold medals and prizes.
Here is a bottle from the Gold Award winning brewery to celebrate!
The first bottle of Tsukiyoshino
Purchased at a souvenir shop near the castle in Ueda
One cup with a design of a train of Ueda Electric Railway
Seiji Rokkaku would be pleased...
Refreshingly citrusy after chilling and opening.
The aftertaste is dry with a hint of rice flavor.
Sake that is typical of honjozo
I should have had the other ones there... maybe some other time!
Slightly muffled transparency. Fruity aroma reminiscent of ripe banana and pineapple. There is also a slight savory note reminiscent of grains. The aroma is strong. Sweet and sour and juicy on the palate. Pleasant acidity with a slight effervescence. The mouthfeel is juicy and rich. Medium lingering aftertaste with a moderate astringency. It is a fragrant and mellow sake.
