Shichiken Junmai Daiginjo "Kinu no Aji"

The nose on this sake from Yamanashi Prefecture is a gentle collection of strawberry, grape popsicle, honeydew, papaya, berries-n-cream, and powdered sugar aromas. Tasting sake should be relaxing, fun, informative, and delicious... and this Junmai Daigino is all of that and more. First, look at that price point and ask yourself how can a sake this amazing be this affordable? Then dig in and feel the smooth, light, juicy, round, silky, fruity and fun feelings of rice and water at it’s premium best. Look for Fuji apple, papaya, lavendar, honeydew, strawberry, powdered sugar, and sweet rice flavors that glide on a refreshing and juicy flow that is almost textbook Junmai Daiginjo 101 in nature, but far more refined and pure. New sake drinkers exploring the category take note, and you pros think of the quality-to-value ratio on this superb sake. Chilled out of a white wine glass, and have fun. WORD: Fruity WINE: Juicy Reds/Fruity Whites BEER: Fruity Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, grilled fish, white fish sashimi, grilled chicken, fruit and cheese plates, tofu, crab, shrimp, and fish paste.