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It's been quite a while since I've had a Sogapeur Effice, but today I want to do something about my habit of putting off drinking it even if I have it, when I know it's for long-term storage. I have about 6 or 7 more bottles stored... lol
I checked and it was 3 years ago when I last drank it! I must have neglected it for a long time... I wonder how many more bottles I will be able to open this year.
It was very different from the usual atmosphere immediately after release due to the aging process. It usually had a fresher mouthfeel, with a fruity aroma similar to that of wine-like grapes, and an acidity that was less sweet, but still filled with a sweet and sour atmosphere....
After a year and a half of aging, this wine is not so fresh, but mild and quite mellow on the palate. The most surprising thing was that the aroma was not grapey but banana-like. It had changed to a sake with less acidity and more umami. It has grown into a very different sake, but it is delicious!
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