Fukugao Toku A Yamadanishiki Junmai Ginjo "Echigo Heiya"

The nose on this professional Junmai Ginjo is a rich collection of hay, cashew, soil, vanilla, tapioca, oatmeal, barley, date, raisin, dried pineapple, and steamed rice aromas. This is an amazing lesson in sake in one bottle! Most Junmai Ginjo sakes today are fruit bombs with super Ginjo-ka (fruity) aromas that drink like bright white wines. Say hello to a throwback Ginjo that drinks on the rich and savory side and is actually an umami bomb. Smooth, round, fluffy, velvety, creamy, juicy, and with a very long finish, this brew is balanced and very rich. Look for cocoa nib, buttermilk, powdered sugar, butter, cream, lemon cake, honey, peanut butter, dark chocolate, Whoppers™, and washed-rind cheese flavors that flow with a plump viscosity across the palate. Super classic savory sake that does well chilled, room temp, and lightly warmed. WORD: Rich WINE: Pinot Noir/White Burgundy BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Izakaya fare, yakitori, rich pastas, red meat sashimi, street and food truck fare, comfort foods, fried and savory fare.

Read about Chris's visit to Fukugao Shuzo in Niigata here!