Tamanohikari Junmai Ginjo "Fox of Fortune"

The nose on this sake that is tribute to Fushimi (Kyoto) foxes is a very fun collection of vanilla wafer, cantaloupe, sugar cane, barley, raisin, tangerine rind, caramel, graham cracker, grapefruit, and rice porridge aromas. Made with Yamadanishiki milled to 60% this “dry” Junmai Ginjo is slippery, silky, medium-bodied, water-like, clean, and very Kyoto soft with a dry savory finish. Look for green olive, papaya, steamed rice, mochi, rice candy, butternut squash, and hint of orange peel flavors that are balanced in a clean, crisp, and dry flow. The raised fox’s paw is said to beckon good fortune, and when you enjoy this sake chilled in a wine glass, you too will beckon good fortune. WORD: Dry WINE: Crisp Reds/Dry Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, grilled chicken, white fish carpaccio, grilled shrimp, tofu and light veggies.