Kamikawa Taisetsu Junmai Daiginjo "Tokachi Gold"

The nose on this trending Daiginjo is a cool collection of melon, candy floss, white raspberry, pear, dried pineapple, fig, basil, mango custard, and steamed rice. Say hello to the one of the newest sake breweries in Japan, founded in 2017. Talk about instant success, this brewery that features Hokkaido-grown rice varieties is the talk of the sake world and has already won numerous sake awards. Bright, light, slippery, round, tubular, buoyant, the fluid is elevated with a very gentle spritz and sneaky small bubbles that create a smooth and elegant flow with a dry finish. Look for honeydew, sugar cane, biscotti, homemade marshmallow, rice candy, mikan, pomelo, Fuji apple, pear compote, and cooked orange with a gentle hint of honey as the fluid warms in the wine glass. Silky deliciousness and such a great sake to have in the store now. Hokkaido is in the house! WORD: Silky WINE: Gentle Reds/Soft Whites BEER: Fruity Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, crab, shrimp, lobster, buttery dishes, grilled seafood, and white cream pastas.