Dry fruit tones mixed with a tender acidity makes for an elegant and refreshing sake that feels good in the mouth
It has refreshing citrus qualities
Look for a plethora of flavors including peach
and lime aromas
Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori "Bamboo Leaf" Umeshu (Plum Sake) Dry fruit tones mixed withThe nose on this perennial cloudy sake favorite is a nice collection of steamed rice, vanilla, raisin, yogurt, and yeasty aromas. Basically, this is an old school Nigori that has been popular for decades, and for good reason. Its one of the drier unfiltered sakes that drinks smooth, light, watery, grainy, and milky, with a very nice slippery texture. Look for lots of vanilla, white bread, dried coconut flakes, and steamed rice flavors on a tannin like