Junmai Ginjyo KENICHIRO, Namahashidake brewing
Alcohol content: 16% (original sake)
Rice used: Koshitanrei
Rice polishing ratio: 50
Sake meter: (-)10.0
Acidity: 2.6
Slightly hazy pale silver color.
First impression of the aroma is elegant and gorgeous rice
Fresh grapes, peach, lychee, white dumplings
The first impression on the palate is light and juicy fruit with umami.
Fresh fruity sweetness, acidity that is not too strong but just where you want it, and a mild bitterness that holds it in place at the end, as if to remind you not to forget it.
Overall, the wine has a good balance of juicy fruitiness with a lively, juicy flavor, and a nice lingering finish.
Ah, this is the type of sake I like when I drink it by itself now!
Fruity with a touch of rice, but not too sweet and refreshing!
I also like the smooth silky feeling that is common to another "K" I had before!
I think it's best served chilled with fresh cheese, but if you want to pair it with food, I'm not sure what.
I think it would go well with grape salad, or maybe even tempura!
Pale greenish yellow with transparency.
First impression of the scent is elegant rice, I like this kind of scent these days.
Banana, muscat, white bean dumplings, beautifully pinched rice bales, and lime as minerality.
The first impression on the palate is gentle but firm.
Elegant sweetness, smooth acidity with fine bubbles, and a hint of bitterness at the end.
The balance is smooth with a gentle mellowness, and there is a good aftertaste.
I have the impression that this wine can be served with not only light appetizers, but also with main dishes because of its robust rice flavor.
Today, I drank it with shrimp and chili, and it has a delicious rice flavor that will not be defeated.
I would like to drink this sake again!
Good evening, Murasan. This is the first time I have heard of Chiyo no Hikari. I am very much attracted by the rice flavor that is as good as shrimp chili. It is good to have an all-around sake from appetizer to main course with a sense of security 😊.