Hori
This is my second bottle of summer dobrok.
I liked it when I first drank it a month ago, and it is one of the two bottles I managed to get after searching around for it.
Natsu Doburokku is undeniably a summer sake, but for me it is an active nigori "sake" that I can get even in "summer". I am too thankful that this type of active nigori sake, which I thought could only be drunk in winter, is also available in summer and fall.
Again, it took about five minutes of opening and closing the cork while staring at the bubbles rising up. I wanted to drink it as soon as possible, but at the same time, I was enjoying it as if it were a kind of ritual.
Pouring it into the glass with the sparkling carbonation, I was struck by the sweet and complex aroma that only an activated nigori sake can have.
The carbonation bubbles, which are clearly perceptible when drinking, are refreshing and create an overall dry impression. The sweetness is moderate compared to the aroma, and the strong bitterness gives it a nice sharpness.
Today I paired it with Akagi beef steak from my hometown in Gunma. The sirloin was seasoned with only salt and pepper, but the carbonation, acidity, and sharpness of the wine made it easy to handle even the fatty meat.
I am happy to say that I have another bottle of this in the fridge, so I can enjoy it again before the new nigori sake season.
For me, the significance of Natsu Doburokku is great.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Good morning, Hori 😃.
You're hooked 🤗It goes well with steak 🥩😋.
It's good to have another bottle and enjoy it as a winter dobrok🎸👍.
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Hori
Thank you Jay & Nobby for your comments...
I got hooked on Doburokku😊Winter Doburokku is good! It's nice to drink it side by side with a snowman. ⛄️ I heard that the snowman will become a fresh sake this season, so I'm looking forward to it now. ⛄️
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