I thought it wasn't that great when it first came out of the fridge...but when it got to about room temperature, the overall balance was better and it was delicious!
I was too lazy to drink it, and it's been two years...
The moment I opened it, it was filled with a gorgeous aroma.
I softly felt the oft-mentioned pineapple aroma and the sense of rice.
The taste has been a little too long in a few days, so I'll drink it as soon as I have a chance to drink it again...
It's so good!
One of the best I've had this year.
Slightly effervescent with a refreshing muscat flavor.
I prefer not to mix it with ori because it makes it more sake-like.
It's quite rushed.
The acidity is quite sharp, and after drinking it, my mouth tastes sour for a while.
After a few days, the acidity became a little weaker, but I still think it is very aggressive among Abe's.
Gas was healthy, but not so much that it spewed out. Some murkiness.
Lemon squash!
It's good while the gas is still there, so you want to drink it quickly.
I didn't like the bitterness when I opened it, but after leaving it alone for about a month, it became much more balanced.
It's not as flashy as some of the more popular brands these days, but I can see why it's been popular for so many years.
It was very gassy and took quite a while to open.
The color is slightly pink.
Almost white sparkling and dry when opened.
As the gas is released, the wine becomes more relaxed and has a sake-like feel.
I drank it in a hurry, because if I did not take care of it, this year's portion would come out.
The gassiness was long gone, but the subtle gassiness, citrusy acidity, and sweetness were good.
I thought the balance of sweetness and acidity was very similar to that of Koeikiku, perhaps because they are from the same Saga region.
As the day goes by, the sourness is gone and the taste becomes more subdued.