16 years old and still there. Worthless cork as always with this wine; had to put it through a coffee filter. Spices on te nose, dustiness, modest ripe fruits. Good acidity ont the Palate of Stewed red fruits, creamy Lindt chocolate and again spices, like walking into and Indonesian toko. Very nice — 2 years ago
Clear water white; medium intensity aromas of red plum, persimmon, creamy rice, spring water, ripe melon, subtle mallow; off dry, medium minus acid, high alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors of persimmon, ripe plum, ripe melon, creamy cooked rice, spring water; medium finish, flavors more ripe and concentrated than aromas , very elegant, outstanding — 5 years ago
Wonderful complex red wine for what I would normally consider to be a Malbec. — 4 months ago
Another surprising find on the shelves of our local grocery store! The Retsu is a limited bottling by Toko brewery, where their "basic" karakuchi (dry) junmai daiginjo gets aged in ice-cold temperatures for a year. An excellent subject of difference when drank with the Kuheiji Eau Du Desir (both Yamadanishiki too). While the Kuheiji dances on the palate with its untamed liveliness, the Toko glides confidently with density and texture. The flavours aren't as diverse (also less bitter and sweet), but there's an intriguing sweet and nutty flavor that reminds me of Swiss cheese, enveloping the melon and herb notes. Finishes crisp, dry, and weighty. Positively delicious, and in no way inferior to the Kuheiji for me. — 3 years ago
Rising sun JUNMAI GINGO great with salty - — 4 years ago
Very smooth, drinkable, not too sweet but sweet — 6 years ago
David Burke
Rich, full cab. — 4 months ago