Today's special junmai is made with Kinmon-nishiki from Kitamitsu Masamune in Iiyama, Nagano Prefecture❗️❗️
The aroma is a sweet aroma of junmai with a sharp taste❗️After a sip, it has a mild mouthfeel, followed by a slight sweetness, then a spiciness, followed by a sharp astringency❗️A good sake for a mealtime drink❗️❗️
Hokko Masamune Shinshu Secret Sake Hanpukai 2025 Gold Course.
The first impression is a citrusy nose reminiscent of Sauvignon Blanc, with a clean, clean sake quality and moderate sweetness. The full-bodied umami and acidity are followed by a firm bitterness in the finish that gives it a sharp edge.
It is an interesting match for fermented foods such as natto (fermented soybeans), kimchi, and smoked cachocaballo!
This is already a "Japanese Muscat Sparkling!
It has an exquisite balance of light sweetness and a lightness that makes it hard to believe that it has a sake content of minus 8.
The bubbles are fun to pop in the mouth due to the presence of naturally fermented gas.
The sweetness is subdued, and the aftertaste is surprisingly dry.
The clear bitterness and acidity without any clutter give it a sharpness that is truly refreshing.
This is a non-sweet sparkling wine that can be confidently recommended to those who prefer a dry taste.
It was a very energetic sake, which explains the caution to open the bottle!
It is perfect for those who "don't like sweets but want to try a sparkling wine!
