Nabeshima Junmai Daiginjo "Akaiwa Omachi"

The nose on this expressive Daiginjo is a wonderful collection of grape, tangerine, persimmon, Asian pear, honeydew, strawberry, white peach, and white lilac aromas. Say hello to everybody’s favorite rice varietal "Omachi" made the Nabeshima way. This exciting brew is the perfect blend between technique and Omachi’s unique flavors that drink with a slight spritz, bright, crisp, zesty, slippery, fleshy, and very elegant with a professional round finish. And what about those flavors? Holy Moly! Look for fresh apple, papaya, persimmon, peach, honeycomb, green apple, kiwi, ginger, breakfast cereal bar, orange peel, and a hint of white pepper. There are plenty of effervescent sakes out there today, but this sake is not that. It is gentle with an elegant zest that is more positive than distracting, and excels in a white wine glass. WORD: Expressive WINE: Zesty Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crispy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, lobster, crab, shrimp, oysters, Champagne fare, high-end grilled fish and chicken.