WORD: Rich Light WINE: Complex Reds/Heavy Whites BEER: Amber Ales FOODS: Smoked meats
A very intelligent and “built” sake that of course appeals to wine lovers
The nose on this International Wine Challenge (IWC) Champion sake is a unique collection of melon
Round and clean
and dedication to aging a sake to its perfect being
Mimurosugi Muroka Genshu "Dio Abita" Shimaoka Shuzo WORD: Rich Light WINE: ComplexThe nose on this superb Muroka Genshu from Nara is a slick collection of wet stone, pear, blueberry, powdered sugar, white strawberry, and steamed rice aromas. This special sake drinks like something master brewers (or toji) would really geek out on. Its smart, flavorful, and amazingly well balanced nihonshu, with a killer body. Basically, a rice and water gift! A little zesty, bright, light, tingly, and close to effervescent, with amazing acidity