BacchusNY
Usually I start with Sake, but today was a hot day, so I started with a glass of Hugarden. Tonight is a little special W. I couldn't report yesterday, so this is the second day the bottle was opened. When I opened the crown, I could smell the wonderful ginjo aroma. The aroma spreads around the room. In the mouth, it has a strong sweet taste with a deep flavor. After swallowing, a slightly strong bitterness lingers in the back of the throat. This bitterness balances the overall taste and is delicious. â™" When paired with boiled edamame (soybeans), the bitterness becomes mellow and delicious. The next snack was shallots with Edo sweet miso paste. The spiciness of shallots and the sweetness of miso go well together! The strong sweetness of the miso takes care of the sake after this complex flavor and does not defeat it at all! The main dish was raw wood ear and fried tomato with egg. The acidity of the tomatoes also enhances the deliciousness of the sake. Despite the strong flavor, it was a great time, delicious even when drunk as is and not overpowered by the food!
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