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We received a bottle of Yamadanishiki Gononosai from Sanchi.
This is the second bottle of Yamadanishiki Gononozo.
When I drank the 2023 Go-No-Mozo, the presence of the wooden vat was almost non-existent, and the taste was only slightly more complex than the two No-No-Mozo. This experience led me to the realization that the taste does not change much even if there are more no-brews, but this must be changed as of today. Even I could clearly sense the difference in this year's Go-No-Brew.
The woody aroma that is typical of wooden vats can be felt from the moment the bottle is opened. The appearance is slightly more yellowish than the Ninonomoto. The base of the flavor is the same as usual, but with the addition of the woody aroma, the taste is more complex and intense than the Ninohbrewery's. To be honest, I have never tasted a pesticide-free, fertilizer-free brew.
I am not confident that I can detect the difference between the two brews.
Looking at the new twelve grades, it seems that the five-six-seven area will have a significant impact on the flavor. Personally, I am most looking forward to the 7th fermentation.
The higher grades are probably more about environmental and cultural revitalization and preservation than taste changes.
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