Fukuda Nagasaki Bijin Yamadanishiki 38 Daiginjo

The nose on this special Daiginjo that uses Yamadanishiki milled to 38% is an outstanding collection of white grape, nectarine, peach ring candy, Meyer lemon, blackberry, lychee, and pineapple aromas. Are you ready to make a little personal sake history? There are not a lot of sake breweries in Nagasaki (less than five) and you can be the first sake soul to taste a brew from this very historical (trade with the west in the 16th century) area that is loaded with expansive flavors and feelings. Silky, juicy, smooth, semi-viscous, and slightly astringent, this sake is velvety, elegant, with a bright flow, and a touch of sweetness on a dry finish.  In the sake world, this is a well-constructed Daiginjo that has "a connoisseur’s look at an umami laden richness”, balanced with an impactful play of tropical fruit and cane sugar tones. Look for mango, green apple, pineapple, strawberry taffy, powdered sugar, Biscotti, mustard greens, cinnamon, cotton candy, and bamboo, with a rock sugar and white pepper finish. A big Daiginjo in a beautiful package. WORD: Impactful WINE: Bold Reds/Vivid Whites BEER: Big Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, grilled whole fish, seafood pastas, steaks and chops, international spiced haute cuisine, and fresh crab.