Kinoene Junmai Ginjo "Akiagari"

The nose on this seasonally released sake is a slick collection of powdered sugar, green apple, cotton candy, asian pear, grape juice, bubblegum, peach, grapefruit, and white floral aromas. Take note you modern Fall Draft sake enthusiasts and wine lovers, as this wonderful brew from Chiba Prefecture is on the cutting edge of “new-school”, or modern design sake that plays to acidity and flashy freshness for a more effervescent, spritzy, and lively drinking experience with astringency, balanced sweetness, and a nice acidity play. Refreshing, slippery, crisp, bright, light, and fizzy on the tongue, look for an array of flavors such as mochi, pear juice, green apple, kiwi, melon, and sweet rice, with a caramel-like richness, and dry mineral water finish. Made with Chiba Gohyakumangoku and Hyogo Yamadanishiki rice and using Yeast #1801, this is a modern sake drinker’s Fall Draft brew-come-true. WORD: Effervescent WINE: Zesty Reds/ Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: Sushi, whitefish sashimi, tomato salad, seafood carpaccio, yakitori with salt, boiled greens with soy sauce, sake steamed clams, and grilled white fish. (2025)