Lance Caldwell

10

This is straight up like drinking apple juice - caution is warranted! — 3 days ago

Sudiksha Kumar

9.0

Very sweet but a great dessert wine — 2 years ago

Cindee Atwood

9.8

Handy’s drink gift for Christmas. We all enjoyed it. Nina, Handy, Mark, Jon and Tim — 5 years ago

with Jon

Roberto Carli

9.2

Strong and very earthy. A bit untamed with mushrooms throughout — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

8.9

Liked it. A bit dry. — 9 years ago

Natalia Miller

9.0

Minerally and fresh! Enjoyed with miso glazed tilapia, ginger-garlic broccolini, and sushi rice. — 10 years ago

James Florence

8.9

It's a pretty sweet sake.... — 11 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Takara — Mio Sparkling Sake — Japan 🇯🇵

Overview
A lightly sparkling sake crafted in a modern, approachable style, designed to highlight freshness, gentle sweetness, and aromatic lift. With a low 5% ABV, Mio offers a soft, easygoing expression that bridges the gap between traditional sake and sparkling wine.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate notes of white peach, pear, melon, and subtle floral tones, with a light rice-driven sweetness and clean aromatic profile.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied with fine, soft bubbles and a smooth, off-dry texture. The low alcohol and gentle effervescence create a mellow, refreshing feel with a clean, easy finish.

Food Pairings
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, light appetizers, or as an aperitif. Particularly effective at opening a meal.

Verdict
An approachable and enjoyable sparkling sake that delivers freshness, softness, and aromatic charm. Ideal as a light, food-friendly starter.

🍶 Did You Know?
Sparkling sake like Mio is often crafted with lower alcohol and slight residual sugar, making it more approachable and similar in feel to lightly sparkling wines such as Moscato d’Asti.

🍷 Personal Pick
Completely out of my comfort zone, and a pleasant surprise. It set the tone perfectly for a Japanese meal, offering a soft, aromatic, and refreshing start before transitioning into white wines.
— 3 months ago

Akash

9.5

Tastes like lightly lychee, pretty good — 5 years ago

Joe Rego

9.1

Had it with udon at Sakura Garden in Hastings on Hudson. Delightful fresh taste, slightly dry — 7 years ago

Neal Krishna Devaraj

9.1

In Lausanne after a talk at epfl. Crisp flavors and smooth — 8 years ago

Sue Ossmann

9.0

This is a good one with anything spicy :) — 9 years ago

Manchester Sheldon

9.0

Very smooth — 10 years ago

Norman

9.1

This name has to be wrong. Submitting for review although I need to look up this name and try! This is a good, solid sake. Mild, not a lot going on. Fades in the background. — 2 years ago

Rachel Goble

9.4

Never had sparkling sake before! It’s delicious! — 4 years ago

with Sam

Ryan Dachel

9.3

Surprisingly fruity. Very refreshing. Will drink again for sure. — 6 years ago

Roberto Carli

9.3

Cloves, star anise, slightly sweet with honey notes. Big body but light on the finish — 8 years ago

Paco Suro

9.0

This with sparkling water is going to be a terrific hot summer day spritzer. And @ $7 a bottle you can't go wrong. — 9 years ago

Craig Brown

9.0

Pleasant, subtle and cold. — 10 years ago

Star Straf

9.7

My new favorite plum wine from dinner at Nabu in Vegas — 11 years ago