Norman Gennaro

9.4

This is Akabu Gold Junmai Daiginjo. It’s rich, unctuous, with a hint of sweetness/melon as it gets air. Delightful. — 3 days ago

romo

9.1

Full-bodied paired with A5 Wagyu and black truffle (Italian). — 10 months ago

Naoki Kondo

9.3

This is Hamachidori daiginjo at Kamaishi,Iwate, Japan. Dry and fruity — a year ago

Jinnai

8.9

kappo soraにて。最初は生臭みある？　と思ったけど最後は南部美人だった！ — 2 years ago

Norman Gennaro

9.4

Not usually an unfiltered fan and too lazy to warm sake… cold weather though led me to pull this one out and give it a go. It’s a little plain when cool and the rice pulp is drying on the palate. Walked to 122 as directed adds body, sweetness and the rice pulp becomes a friendly hug. Little bit more alcohol warm but in a good way. Liking it - at the right place and time. — 19 days ago

romo

9.2

Spatlese fans pay attention! — 10 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.0

2019 vintage. The wine is called Dividend.
Amy Paynter is the wine maker doing a great job.
45 % Merlot, 40 % Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Cabernet Franc aged in French oak.
Bright ruby red with aromas of plum, cocoa and herbal savouriness.
Bright acidity with red plum, raspberries, blackcurrant and licorice. Wagyu beef from Iwate, Japan was on the menu.

— 2 years ago

Norman Gennaro

9.1

This is Nanbu Bijin Black Label. They say it has “aroma of fresh and juicy orange, melon, pear, and zesty pineapple. The fruitiness follows through to the palate with the refreshing flavor of apples and the umami-rich sweetness of rice come together in a longlasting, beautiful, and clean finish. An elegant sake for special celebrations as well as everyday meals. Served in the first-class cabin of Japan Airlines.” I don’t get the aromas right now but will let the chill come off and see. There is no bottling date so I can’t tell if that’s impactful. It does have what I think is classic Yamada rice flavors although I better try some alternatives just to make sure :). Some say semi-dry, others say semi-sweet. I would go with semi-sweet. Need to look up the SMV but I’m going with -3 — 7 months ago

Jamie Lauder

9.1

This is beautiful Nihon-shu.
Super ripe green melon, persimmon, ripe apricot and nougat.
With a semi-viscous quality, creamy texture and mouthfeel. There is acidity here but it’s hiding behind the richness.
We had seared Japanese beef from Iwate in northern Japan.
It tasted like meat flavoured butter.
— a year ago

Jeff Francis

9.1

Slightly sparkling sake... Very sweet and fruity to the nose, but not nearly as sweet tasting. Very nicely balanced with a fruity clean taste. — 2 years ago