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Shinsei Nenrei (ecru) 2023.
It is the middle day of a three-day weekend, and I feel like drinking Shinmasa for the first time in a while, so I pull out a bottle of 2023 Ecru!
According to the label, it was shipped in April 2024, so it has been stored in ice temperature for a year and a half.
It is interesting to note the apricot-like top nose, and as the label states, there is indeed a hint of shiso as well.
In the mouth, it has a smooth texture and has gained a mellow maturity through aging. The sweet and sour acidity extends and expands while the finish is clean and fades away, demonstrating the light and crisp characteristics of Akita Sakekomachi without regret. It is a delicious Ecru after all!
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