Senkin Kimoto Genshu Yamadanishiki "Modern"

The nose on this pioneering sake effort is a very fresh collection of cherry, peach, grape, pomelo, spring onion, ginger, and steamed rice aromas. The brewers said, “Let us surpass the old and the new. Let us focus on what’s truly good,” which is a good way of saying that this “Modern” sake is made using the old-school ways to make new-school sake to achieve a new flavor and feeling of rice and water! So in a word, this is really a modern way of making sake that is a genshu (undiluted) with an ABV of 13%, but using an ancient “Kimoto” or pole-rammed method of brewing. Light, bright, crispy, expressive, and lively, this sake drinks with wine-like astringency (shibumi) and with a tannin-like dryness that appeals to wine lovers. Look for peach, sweet rice, fresh ginger, mandarin orange, lemon water, grapefruit, sweet tomato, and spring water flavors that drink fresh, lively, and very refreshing. The quick finish is highlighted in a white wine glass. WORD: Crisp WINE: Crisp Reds/Citrus Whites BEER: Citrus Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, crab, sweet shrimp, lobster, oysters with lemon, grilled white fish, champagne fare, and cheese plates.