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Recently, I've been enjoying all the delicious drinks from Fukushima Prefecture. This time, I tried the popular Hirotogawa Special Junmai. Matsuzaki Shuzo, the brewer of Hirotogawa, used to be a small brewery, but after a young master brewer took over the business, they started making new sake in Japan. This is a strong brewery that keeps winning gold medals at appreciation events. This special junmai is a standard sake of Hirotogawa.
The nose has hints of melon and banana.
The mouthfeel is very soft. There's a fruity sweetness to the wine, but the flavor and acidity that supports the sweetness seem to create a framework for the wine. I thought it was a very well-balanced sake. The structure and balance is similar to that of the Collage in the same prefecture. The sweetness is less intense than the Collage.
It's delicious on its own, but I think it's also quite good as a food sipper. Also, I think it tastes great in any temperature range. It's a versatile drink that can be adapted to a variety of occasions.
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