Happened on Sui in Kyoto serving Omakase 5/18/24. Wonderful inventive 11 course meal with flexible choices for pairing. Choose the 3 Japanese wines (!) and 3 sakes. Middle one between slightly sweet to very dry. Also in the middle for complexity and finish. — 8 months ago
Tatsuriki from Honda Shoten in Hyogo, Japan. Junmai Ginjo.
100 % Yamada Nishiki rice.
White peach, spring flowers and ume (green plums) on the nose.
Sweet honey dew melon, orange blossom, kumquat, lychee and a creaminess that lasts forever.
There is an elegance to this Nihon shu.
We had fresh caught local Spot Prawns sashimi and local diver caught octopus grilled.
— 3 years ago
Nose ok
Palate: very delicious. Silky texture. Creamy. — 2 months ago
Back label claims Yamaha Nishiki and Haenuki rice but no percentages. 15.5% 7.21 ship date
Nose sweet bell pepper, sesame seed, some aszuki bean-like sweetness.
Palate candied, firey.
Finish brothy/savory, melon rind, rustic, alcoholo well balanced/mild, a hint of cedar oil. — 3 years ago
This sake was amazing! Mint and herbs on the nose. Pleasant, dry, effervescent, wheat on the palette, concludes with a smooth, earthy finish. — a year ago
Probably best sake I’ve had…brand new to sake game…sources nishiki rice only to make this round balance green apple acidity sake ..amazing !! — 3 years ago
100%(?) Yamaha nishiki fermented with M310 yeast. My bottle doesn't make any claim of being a namazake.
Nose floral, nectar, sweet face powder/cosmetics, watermelon, raspberry.
Palate a touch fizzy but fresh and inviting. Balanced. — 3 years ago
Matthew Cohen
Elegant t yellow flowers.
Palate: hint of spritz. Elegant fruit.
Long — 2 months ago