SakeOne Tasting May 2013

Tasted Wednesday, May 8, 2013 by Martin Redmond with 270 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • NV Murai Family Tokubetsu Honjozo 87 Points

    Japan, Tōhoku, Aomori

    Clear color with wildflower, anise seed and slightly earthy aromas. On the palate it's between light/medium-bodied, and smooth with a sense of umami and fruity pear and apple flavors. Medium finish

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • NV Yoshinogawa Winter Warrior junmai Ginjo 90 Points

    Japan, Chūbu, Niigata

    Clear with layered fresh tropical fruit, and floral aromas. On the palate, it's medium bodied, approaching off-dry, fresh and fruity with pear, melon and tropical fruit flavors that seem to intensify along the way. Long finish. 14% alcohol

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

  • NV SakéMoto Junmai 88 Points

    Japan, Kansai, Hyōgo

    Clear with upfront complex aromas of pear, spice, melon, and earth. On the palate it's light-bodied and fresh with a hint of sweet pear, melon, and anise flavors. Medium long finish.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • NV SakéOne G Fifty Junmai Ginjo Genshu 90 Points

    USA, Oregon

    Clear color with green tinge and initially low-key aromas, followed by stronger aromas of pear, melon, pineapple,and spice aromas in the mouth. On the palate, it's full-bodied off-dry, with low-medium acidity and a great mouth feel that's smooth and ample with pear, melon, and spice flavors underscored by a bit of minerality. Medium-long finish. 18% alcohol

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