Dassai Blue Type 35 Junmai Daiginjo

The nose on this American made Dassai is a cool collection of nectarine, peach, melon, jasmine, honey, sesame, and creamy aromas. This Dassai 35 is made with Yamadanishiki brewing rice that comes from Arkansas, and is perhaps the most terroir-driven Junmai Daiginjo in this collection. Soft, elegant, round, firm, and with a little tingle and spritz, this off-dry and mid-body premium sake drinks with a little tannin-like dryness and a nice whisper finish. Look for peach, muskmelon, persimmon, Asian pear, sugar cane, and lemon lime flavors with some salinity and minerality in the finish. Red wine drinkers take note of "Blue Type 35", and enjoy the texture and wine-like nature of this excellent craft sake that works very well in a white wine glass. WORD: Clean WINE: Tannin-Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, crab, grilled fish and chicken, pasta, and olive based fare.