This sake was served as an aperitif at the Hiroshima Summit! As it is described as dry, the aroma and mouthfeel are clean and clear, but the flavor is soft and delicious.
A friend of mine boldly challenged me to a sake rating game. I was so proud that I took the liberty of drinking it as a freebie (how awful!). It had a delicious flavor that melted in my mouth, and I fell in love with it. I was in love. 8,800 yen for 4 gou......it was too expensive. I wish all the water I drink was this good.
It was recommended to me by a senior colleague. I thought it was a dry wine with a sharp rice flavor, but it had a rich sweetness and was easy to drink.
It was so refreshing that it knocked me out as a child who used to drink only sweet drinks. It was sharp, yet aromatic, and my friend said, "The wind blew through my mouth...! A forest...! A forest...! Just like the name! I want to buy a bottle and drink more....
It had a refreshing taste with nothing unpleasant about it, and before I knew it, I was drinking it, and I was scared for my life. I think I understand the mystery of why people around me always mention this name when talking about sake.
When I traveled to Morioka, I chose this wine on a hunch at a local izakaya (Japanese-style bar). It had sweetness, but the best of all was its umami and sharpness, and you could feel the rice behind the flavor.
It had a gorgeous aroma and a light, gentle taste that made me think it was wine because of the visual. Although sweet, it was interesting to note that it was still sake and had depth rather than monotony. I would like to try it again...
I tried it when I heard that it was the first one my friend liked. It was fruity and soft on the palate, so why wouldn't I like it? I thought. I only drank a little bit of it, so I might buy some next time.