Sequoia Junmai Daiginjo

The nose on this premium craft sake is a cool collection of apple, pear compote, crème brûlée, almond cake, Fig Newton, concord grape, whipped cream, blueberry, mango, and oatmeal cookie aromas. Our buddies at Sequoia have knocked this sake out of the park! What a brew. Made with California Yamadanishiki and milled to 50% this high-end offering from Sequoia checks all of the Daiginjo boxes. Soft, round, slippery, smooth with a quick finish (kire), there is a tannin-like dryness that speaks to wine lovers with a little astringency (shibumi) and lots of complexity. Look for apple pie, pear, almond milk, vanilla, ripe plum, biscotti, pound cake, grape, persimmon, dried fruits, cashew, and peach skin flavors that glide across the palate with elegance and grace. This excellent sake takes flight chilled in a white wine glass. WORD: Elegant WINE: Gentle Reds/Dry Whites BEER: Light Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, Yakitori, gentle pastas, crab, lobster, shrimp, grilled fish, tofu, olives, and Champagne fare.