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Abeno's new sake season is upon us, and following on from the Junmai we had the other day, this time it's Junmai Ginjo! Following the Junmai we had the other day, this time it is Junmai Ginjo, born in October 2023 and shipped in November...so vol. 6, they have been making raw sake for quite a while now, lol!
The aroma reminds me of lactic acid and ama-amai acid, which I like. And the fact that it is not excessive is wonderful!
Immediately after taking a sip, it has a lactic acidity, then a juicy sourness, and a hint of banana. The flavor is full, the umami expands at once, then the citrus-like bitterness fades away, and finally the sweetness gently peeks out and disappears.
Abeno Jungin Nama is really high quality! Because it is so easy to drink, one might think it was sweet, but as usual, the sweetness is kept in check by the acidity, giving it a mid-palate feel. So it goes well with meals.
This time I paired it with kimchi nabe, and the acidity went great with the kimchi.
The fire-brewed version has a more subdued flavor and is more suitable for eating, but the draft version has the potential to be drunk on its own, making it the most versatile wine for any occasion.
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