Izumibashi Gold Dragonfly Kimoto 35 Junmai Daiginjo "Gold"

The nose on this traditionally made “Pole-Rammed” sake from a legendary brewery that grows all of its own rice is an elegant collection of blueberry, pear, apple, cherry, wheat, cotton, orange, cantaloupe, and steamed rice aromas. If you trust the discerning sake lovers at SAKE DAY, then you will appreciate this classic Daiginjo, a perennial top seller among hundreds of selections. Clean, silky, smooth, medium-bodied, and supported by impeccably integrated acidity, this brew personifies balanced sake. It carries an overall dry profile with a subtle vein of umami and rice sweetness, culminating in a perfectly dry finish. Hints of shibumi and tannin-like dryness make it especially appealing to wine lovers. Look for flavors of cherry, honey, cantaloupe, peach, young pear, cranberry, nectarine, and steamed rice, all coming together harmoniously in a white wine glass. We love that iconic dragonfly, and we think you will too. WORD: Balanced WINE: Dry Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, yakitori, grilled meats, chicken and fish, caviar, cheese plates, smoked fish and fowl, Champagne fare, and white fish carpaccio.