Date Seven Season 2 Episode 4 Junmai Daiginjo “Hakurakusei Style”

The nose on this very limited and special “Team Concept” style sake from seven breweries in Miyagi Prefecture is a gentle collection of apple, pear, lilac, grape, kiwi, plum, mango, Sprite, powdered sugar, and potpourri aromas. Say hello to another version from this super collaboration of some of the best-known breweries in the sake world hosted this time by Niizawa Jozoten with a "Hakurakusei" style and twist. For those who know Niizawa Jozoten, this brew is very much on the understated and elegant side. Smooth, clean, medium-bodied, light, silky, slippery, and bright, this brew tends towards dry, with a little astringency, a touch of tannin-like dryness, and a kiss of sweetness. Look for melon, lemon peel, custard, bamboo shoots, green apple, asian pear, white grapes, tangerine, peppercorn, mangosteen, and young lychee flavors that combine to make a sake that would perform well at a sushi counter. WORD: Concept WINE: Light Reds/Gentle Whites BEER: Clean Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, oysters with lemon, crab, lobster, sweet shrimp, white fish carpaccio, grilled or steamed white fish, cheese board, and tofu fare. (2025)

[Date Seven Breweries]
Katsuyama Sake Brewery | Suminoe Brewery | Niizawa Brewery | Yamawa Sake Brewery | Hagino Sake Brewery | Saura Co., Ltd. | Kawakei Shoten