WORD: Fruity WINE: Fat reds/Chewy Whites BEER: Stouts FOODS: Sushi
There is an overall floral perception from start to finish
and straw aromas
and marigold elements
and cocoa in a very dry and clean package
Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf" Hyogo WORD: Fruity WINE: Fat reds/ChewyThe nose on this perennial cloudy sake favorite is a nice collection of steamed rice, vanilla, raisin, yogurt, and yeasty aromas. Basically, this is an old school Nigori that has been popular for decades, and for good reason. Its one of the drier unfiltered sakes that drinks smooth, light, watery, grainy, and milky, with a very nice slippery texture. Look for lots of vanilla, white bread, dried coconut flakes, and steamed rice flavors on a tannin like