Chiyomusubi Sorah Junmai Ginjo Sparkling “Beautiful Aurora"

The nose on this Sparkling sake that uses the secondary fermentation technique is a gentle collection of yeast, rice, white grape, and mineral aromas. Unlike other Sparkling sake, Sorah is filtered to remove extra rice particles, and makes for a cleaner and tighter Sparkling sake. As such, it is very “Brut-like” and drinks dry with a gentle richness and a touch of savory elements. Sorah is definitely ricey and does not drink fruity, sweet, or goopy. Very good in a Champagne flute that drinks like your favorite tight-bubbled Brut. There is a welcoming hint of creaminess and some dried apple elements, but the strength is in the rice sourced from Tottori Prefecture, which drinks dry, lively, and very well-balanced. A perfect sake to celebrate happy times and good fortune. It’s Japanese “Champagne” at it’s finest! WORD: Dry WINE: Sparkling Wines BEER: Crisp Dry Ales FOODS: Champagne fare.