Masaaki Sapporo
8 points (Wife: 8 points)
Rice used : Yamadanishiki from Nara, Rohafu from Nara
Rice Polishing Ratio : Undisclosed
Alcohol percentage : 12
Purchased from Gift from my sister in Tokyo
Boom when opened (lid blows off)
Slightly Japanese pear-like top note.
The same soft aroma as the first sip, a moderate sweetness and umami of rice spread with fine acidity, a moist bitterness, and a strong gaseous sensation, and it finishes quickly while leaving a lingering woody aroma.
The sweetness and aroma are moderate, making it easy to pair with food and cake.
The cork is not physically reusable, so use other methods to cork it.
Went well with Shima's recipe for oven-roasted chicken marinated in rosemary.
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