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Sake
N.V. Takasago Shuzo Junmai Daiginjo Ginga Shizuku (Divine Droplets) Hokkaido
Rice
- Japan
- Hokkaido
Label borrowed from 2017
Label borrowed from 2007
Label borrowed from 2007
Community Tasting Notes 29
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ccotton8 Likes this wine: 93 points
April 1, 2022 - Simply divine. Beautiful complexity but soft.
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cos65 Likes this wine:
January 25, 2021 - From 720mL dated 2019 02
Bright floral over ripe, fermenting cantaloupe aromas and flavors with a finish of black tea.
On the riper, sweeter side, but light and delicious with great balance -
Schiffy Likes this wine: 94 points
November 1, 2020 - Super smooth sake with notes of kumquat, honeydew melon and pear on the finish. Clean with a full mouth feel along with a finish that goes on and on.
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garambler Likes this wine: 93 points
September 25, 2017 - This had a subtle, yet complex bouquet of floral, honeysuckle, saline and herbal aromas. The palate was smooth, creamy and elegant with flavors of honeysuckle, melon, saline, herb and nuts.
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guitarguy wrote: 80 points
February 24, 2017 - I bought this a year ago at Goodys. I guess I should have consumed it right away. I found it kind of florally and slightly oxidized-like. Without much sake experience, I found this had a deep carmelized, floral flavor that was a bit overwhelming for sushi or sipping. It was stored in my cellar at 55F for about one year. This was stamped 10/12 so I wonder if Goodys was sitting on it. My notes actually were very similar to Richard Jennings only I did not find it enjoyable. Served slightly chilled, as suggested on the label.
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By Richard Jennings
4/3/2010 (link) 96 points(NV Takasago Shuzo Junmai Daiginjo Ginga Shizuku (Divine Droplets) Hokkaido) Light, green-tinged yellow color; floral, lime, acacia flower nose; tasty, creamy textured, sweet, nutty, almond, acacia palate; long finish (bottle dated December 2007)
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By Richard Jennings
5/14/2009 (link) 93 points(NV Takasago Shuzo Junmai Daiginjo Ginga Shizuku (Divine Droplets) Hokkaido) Unusual, big, mineral, lemon cream, almost Vouvray-like nose; soft, dry peach, tart melon, mineral, refined palate; medium-plus finish
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By Gary Vaynerchuk
Sake Tasting on Wine Library TV, Episode #355, 11/21/2007 (link) 93 points(NV Ginga Shizuku Sake Divine Droplets) #2; COLOR-clear; NOSE-cotton candy aspect; beautiful; like a premium perfume; cucumbers; fresh leaves; spritz of lime; Sugar cane & Honeycomb cereal; TASTE-very clean & pure; pretty; peach skin component; fresh Cantaloupe; beautiful elegant & very pure; ST-94; GV-93
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type Sake
- Producer Takasago Shuzo
- Varietal Rice
- Designation Junmai Daiginjo
- Vineyard Ginga Shizuku (Divine Droplets)
- Country Japan
- Region Hokkaido
- SubRegion Hokkaido
- Appellation n/a
- UPC Codes 835603005011, 835603005134, 835603007107
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 87 (27%)
- Consumed 241 (73%)
Food Pairing
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