Kuheiji
Eau du Désir Yamada Nishiki Junmai Ginjo Sake
Japan
Great way to start the year. Pure and energetic! Not as "raw" as the last time I had this, but still as effervescent. Fruit swept aromas followed by a sweet front palate and a kick of refreshing citrussy acidity to finish. So delicious!
Great way to start the year. Pure and energetic! Not as "raw" as the last time I had this, but still as effervescent. Fruit swept aromas followed by a sweet front palate and a kick of refreshing citrussy acidity to finish. So delicious!
Jan 1st, 2022I'm always so impressed with the saké scene in Malaysia. This is a bottle that I'd be hard-pressed to find listed in any Australian restaurant, and if any at all, none for a fair price I bet. Clearly great things are happening behind the scenes here, with Kuheiji's Eau Du Désir popping up on the shelves of my local grocery (I don't exactly live in the epicenter of Malaysia).
Straight out of the bottle, you get the impression that Kuheiji has just bottled a fresh unadulterated ferment. That tingly sensation of CO2 on the nose, before it gets hit by ester-heavy ferment aromas, with the light spritz on the palate, and zestiness in the finish - gosh, it really feels like a ferment. It's just so fresh and lively, as it should be with each vintage of the Eau Du Désir. Air brings more clarity to the flavors of juicy melons, apples, and interestingly, guava. There's a sweet almost malty-core here, which is balanced out by the crisp slightly-bitter finish. So easy to drink!
I'm always so impressed with the saké scene in Malaysia. This is a bottle that I'd be hard-pressed to find listed in any Australian restaurant, and if any at all, none for a fair price I bet. Clearly great things are happening behind the scenes here, with Kuheiji's Eau Du Désir popping up on the shelves of my local grocery (I don't exactly live in the epicenter of Malaysia).
Straight out of the bottle, you get the impression that Kuheiji has just bottled a fresh unadulterated ferment. That tingly sensation of CO2 on the nose, before it gets hit by ester-heavy ferment aromas, with the light spritz on the palate, and zestiness in the finish - gosh, it really feels like a ferment. It's just so fresh and lively, as it should be with each vintage of the Eau Du Désir. Air brings more clarity to the flavors of juicy melons, apples, and interestingly, guava. There's a sweet almost malty-core here, which is balanced out by the crisp slightly-bitter finish. So easy to drink!
norikazu had this 5 years ago
norikazu had this 5 years ago
1 person found it helpfulApr 18th, 2020
Easy to understand why it is rewarded. Relatively lean into sweet side, but originally beautiful ideal ginjo made by Yamadanishiki.
Easy to understand why it is rewarded. Relatively lean into sweet side, but originally beautiful ideal ginjo made by Yamadanishiki.
Aug 11th, 2016
This sake was amazing! Mint and herbs on the nose. Pleasant, dry, effervescent, wheat on the palette, concludes with a smooth, earthy finish.
This sake was amazing! Mint and herbs on the nose. Pleasant, dry, effervescent, wheat on the palette, concludes with a smooth, earthy finish.
Oct 2nd, 2023Love it - crisp clean light sweetness that pairs well with salmon eggs or sesame and even butter. It was just so smooth. Had with dinner about $100 usd for the bottle in Kuala Lumpur
Love it - crisp clean light sweetness that pairs well with salmon eggs or sesame and even butter. It was just so smooth. Had with dinner about $100 usd for the bottle in Kuala Lumpur
Jan 7th, 2021
The owner kept this since 2014 and opened it tonight! Excellent vintage. It still dances on the palate - balance of fruit & acid of Yamada nishki-/ to end the evening.
The owner kept this since 2014 and opened it tonight! Excellent vintage. It still dances on the palate - balance of fruit & acid of Yamada nishki-/ to end the evening.
Nov 20th, 2017Eau de desir! Mais c'est tres erotqiue, non?
Eau de desir! Mais c'est tres erotqiue, non?
Jun 4th, 2017
As good as I remember it was in Kyoto
As good as I remember it was in Kyoto
Sep 7th, 2015