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Aromas of pear, grapefruit, vanilla, and herbs. Smooth on the palate. Sourness, umami, and citrus-like bitterness. Lighter than usual. Serve with fresh onion salad, yarikai squid, sea bream sashimi, edamame yose-tofu, and Nagoya-style chicken wings.
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Very tasty. Gentle peach blossom, pineapple, mint and carbonation. Light and slightly effervescent. The sharp acidity is the base of the wine, which changes delicately to umami, sweetness, and saltiness. It is clear and has no slackness. Serve with mizutaki.
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Very tasty. Melon, grapes, new fridge, smell of wood. Moderately smooth and slightly effervescent. Slightly sweet, with acidity, minerality, umami, brine and a hint of bitterness. Delicate but complex and multilayered. Serve with seared squid sashimi, caprese, shrimp cocktail, udo and cod sprout tempura.
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Very tasty. Notes of cider, mint, rice and cinnamon. Smooth and slightly effervescent. Fresh minerality and brine, with a balance of acidity and umami that comes on slowly. Complex and elegant flavors. Serve with hot tofu, pickled cucumber, udo tempura, shrimp and asparagus spring rolls.
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abeおりがらみ
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Very tasty. Aroma of whey and trochee. Fine, strong effervescence. But gentle on the palate. Sourness and a refined hint of sweetness. Good flavor and citrus-like bitterness. Very good flavor. Serve with Yose-Tofu, Brix Nine with sesame sauce, and Daitora's Kanto takikomi oden.
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Aromas of yogurt, peach, higher alcohol and cloves. Slightly effervescent, sweet and sour. Carbonated mineral flavors, matte and tongue-numbingly rich. Pair with yose-dofu, caprese, or La Bettra recipe egg dishes.
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Kazenomori笊籬採り 露葉風
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Fresh blue melon, aroma of incense. Sweet flavor and acidity, rich flavor and volume, effervescence and clear minerality, complex flavors that will keep you coming back for more. Serve with grilled silk-fried tofu, sea bream carpaccio, caprese, or sauteed scallops.
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Ubusuna2023山田錦 二農醸
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Peach blossom, lychee, daisy, and a complex Scottish single malt-like aroma. Very smooth with fine microbubbles. It is characterized by sweet and sour, dense flavor, and an early and lingering bitterness. Serve with sashimi of squid, caprese, or sautéed scallops. Low alcohol and delicate, but full of energy.
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KoeigikuSNOW CRESCENT 山田錦
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Aromas of blue citrus, banana, and yogurt. Strongly effervescent, matte flavor on the palate. Sourness, deep sweetness, and refreshing citrus-like bitterness. Pair with Seijo Ishii's sesame-dressed tomatoes, edamame tofu, shrimp cocktail, and La Vettra recipe fried egg.
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Aroma of aged pears like high alcohol, soap, and atago. Slightly effervescent, smooth and rich. Sweet, umami rich, complex flavors. Sourness and minerality make for a refreshing drink. Pair with edamame tofu, caprese, shrimp cocktail, or sautéed southern chicken.
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Aromas of pineapple, pink grapefruit, strawberry leaf, rummé, and cane sugar. Mellow and slightly effervescent. Citrusy sweet and sour, mineral and bitter. Very smooth, extremely refreshing. Serve with Yose-Tofu, stir-fried Kokufu Chinese cabbage, daikon radish salad, and Mie Satsuma-age (fried fish cake).
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Kazenomori秋津穂 山乃かみ酵母 精米歩合65
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Gorgeous melon, aoi banana, flower tea, cinnamon, and clove aroma. Smooth and slightly effervescent. Slightly sweet, with hints of acidity, umami, and astringency. Voluminous but refreshing. Pair with silken fried tofu, Seijo Ishii sesame-drenched tomatoes, pickled Kokufu Chinese cabbage, and cabbage hot pot. The yeast was isolated from sasa lilies harvested in the sacred grounds of Ojin Shrine.
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Very tasty. Pineapple, rum, cream and mint. Moderately smooth. The acidity is effective and synergizes with the flavor. Clean and refreshing. Slightly bitter and slightly dry. Complex flavors and well balanced. Serve with sashimi of sea bream, caprese, shrimp cocktail, bonito tataki, satsuma-age octopus, roast beef, udo and taran sprout tempura.
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Chiebijin山田錦 3割5分純米大吟醸生詰酒
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Calming berry, brown sugar, and soapy aroma. Smoothness of soft water. Dense but not dull. Slightly sweet, with a strong flavor, acidity, and minerality. Serve with hot tofu or shabu-shabu with jaw broth. Aged in ice temperature since 2021.
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Very tasty. Mild Mitsuya cider, rice, mineral, vanilla and nutmeg-like aromas. Smooth and slightly effervescent. Citrusy acidity, sweetness and umami, with a distinct saltiness followed by a light bitterness. The finish is dry and crisp. Brandy-like flavor and weight. Serve with sashimi of squid, fried Chinese cabbage, caprese, or chicken nanban.
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Very tasty. Calm jasmine, mint and ice aroma. Slightly effervescent. Sharp acidity, rich flavor layered with a hint of sweetness, and a clear minerality that keeps you coming back for more. Serve with fried Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts, sashimi of squid and bouillabaisse.
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Very tasty. Aromas of black cherry, loquat, sandalwood and ginger. Concentrated. Discreet sweetness and sharp acidity. Dense smoothness with delicacy, Slightly effervescent and sharp like cold water. Serve with flatfish sashimi, caprese, or La Bettra-style fried eggs.
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Gentle aroma of navel and yogurt. Light and strongly effervescent. Cloudy but not sticky mouthfeel. The taste is sweet and sour with a moderate sweetness, rich flavor, and a firm bitterness. Serve with fried Chinese cabbage, fried satsuma-age with kujo leeks, and Milanese cutlet.
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Aromas of rum, citrus, and higher alcohol. Fine-grained, slightly effervescent. Gentle but refreshing mouthfeel. Berry sweet and sour, clean and watery. Umami and a hint of citrus bitterness. Serve with shrimp cocktail or mizutaki.
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ジェイ&ノビィ
Good evening, kizens 😃. I haven't raised it yet, but I had the same one last night 🤗I think I know what you mean about the aroma of fine alcohol as well as the taste 😌.
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AkabuSnow Extra生酒にごり酒
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Very tasty. Notes of pineapple juice, citrus and yogurt. Fizzy and light. Refreshingly sweet and sour. Gorgeous Niagara-like acidity, or rather, stimulation to the tongue and a delicious outpouring of flavor. Nice light, fresh watery feel. Pair with Seijo Ishii's Sesame Dre Salad, Japanese Carpaccio of Seared Red Ribbon, and Oden.
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