Akabu Junmai Ginjo Karakuchi

Akabu Junmai Ginjo KarakuchiThe nose on this sake that is made with the local Iwate popular Gin Ginga rice varietal is a gentle collection of plum, honeydew melon, sweet rice, pear, and honey aromas. The head sake brewer Ryunosuke Furudate of Akabu Shuzo has a simple philosophy for his sake, and that is to not think too much about the brews and simply just enjoy them. This sake, like their other offerings, is a great example of playing in the subtle zone of sake making. Its so

Rather it is smooth

rice-rich sake

on a fleshy fluid that is lively and velvety

WORD: Drinkable WINE: Light reds/Dry whites BEER: Light Ales FOODS: Clean fare

It is extremely clean in viscosity and texture

does very well chilled in a mid-sized glass that brings forth a lot of umami and a hidden sweetness

The nose on this peach infused sake made with the best peaches from the best peach producing area in Japan has a classic collection of peach

Look for hints of crème brûlée

controlled

A solid acidity play mingles with ripe and juicy flavors such as pears

Made by a relatively new sake brewer

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