Kamotsuru Itteki Nyukon Junmai Ginjo "Passion In Every Drop"

The nose on this southern Japan Junmai Ginjo is a solid collection of cooked pears, pie crust, macadamia nuts, oatmeal, unripe pineapple, daikon, dried mango, and cream aromas. Smooth, round, chewy, rich-light, gentle, and elegant, this sake is a "Classic Junmai Ginjo" and is hugely popular in Asian sake destinations. Look for nougat, rice porridge, toffee, butter cream, sweet baguette, oatmeal, cocoa, vanilla, and steamed rice. You can tell when a sake is built well, because there is a balance in flavor and feeling that celebrates umami and ricey goodness. Good chilled and room temperature in a white wine glass. WORD: Classic WINE: Pinot Noir/Round Whites BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, yakitori, shabu shabu, fried chicken, hamburgers, comfort foods, and izakaya fare.