Watanabe Shuzoten Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Genshu 45 "W Hidahomare"

The nose on this very “Gifu” Daiginjo is a cool collection of cotton candy, cooked pear, cut grasses, peach, lemon lime, and steamed rice aromas. Say hello to a liquid calling card to Gifu Prefecture that is made using very local Hida Homare brewing rice, which has been called "The Pride of Gifu." Smooth, rich, round, vast, and lush, this plump and juicy sake extols all things Hida Homare with a ton of umami and a fresh mineral finish. Look for marshmallow, nougat, sugar cookie, creamsicle, orange, pineapple, and sweet rice flavors that are wide and fresh. A very food friendly sake that is rich and plump. WORD: Rich WINE: Fat Reds/Beefy Whites BEER: Creamy Belgians FOODS: International spice, oysters, shellfish, grilled chicken and fish, rich pastas, comfort foods and olives.