NV Kitanohomare Daiginjo

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 95 points

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  12/28/2015 - NeuroWine Likes this wine: 95 Points

  Kitanohomare Daiginjo Keihukuho - Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan (Shiribeshi Subprefecture)
  1) Bottled: 1/21/2015; Purchased at Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) Duty Free ~$72 US
  2) Polish: 35%
  3) ABV: 15.8%
  4) Color: very pale straw yellow
  5) Nose: floral, apple/pear, mild/moderate earthy funk (good kind)
  6) Mouthfeel: moderate body, coats nicely - a bit oily
  7) Palate: initially sweet, but not cloying. Asian pear/Fuji apple, slight bitter citrus (pomelo) that gives way to earthy/oaky taste on sides/back of tongue (much like some white Bordeaux). Also has nice minerality, brininess (reminiscent of Spanish Albariño) - with closed eyes, evokes cold sea. Alcohol not overpowering for 15.8% - very well-balanced sake.
  8) Finish: long, pleasing - all flavors linger nicely for many minutes in harmony.
  9) Food Pairing: would go well with uni, raw oysters, raw scallop, ama ebi, hamachi, amberjack. Seems like strong/oily fish (salmon, mackerel) could overpower. Tasted on its own - nice to sip in quiet contemplation.
  
  Very unusual sake, very enjoyable. Seems like very old-style brewing. Could not find any English language reviews nor any place to purchase/order in US (too bad). If you come across it, definitely worth trying for the experience - good excuse for trip back to Japan (along with Onsen in winter!)

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