Gage Orion

9.1

Flowers and plums.. super tasty stuff. Had with sushi for my birthday Sunday! Fantastic. — 2 months ago

Taylor Brody

9.0

Rice in a bowl. Gets sweeter as u go 😅 — 5 months ago

Liu Yuezhang

9.2

Fruitful. NY. — 7 months ago

Mark Wadley

9.4

Fruity bright. Made in a daiquiri like cocktail. — 2 years ago

with Karina

Erin Chaney

10

Demon slayer. — 5 years ago

Robert Duncan

9.8

One of the better sake’s I’ve had — 5 years ago

Jeff Ball

9.2

Hints of pomegranate, crisp and delicious. — 5 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Jesus o gera e gera c santi — 3 months ago

Norman

9.3

It’s a classic. I thought it got better as it chilled off. It was a bit syrupy and sweet at first. Cooled off it was delightful for me. Interesting as the other bottle was the opposite. — 5 months ago

Norman

9.0

This is just ok. I’m not rating it anywhere near where others have. Aromatics are light. Light on sweetness and also power. It fades fast and the weight on the power is light too. Daishichi “Minowamon” (大七 箕輪門)


Sake type: Junmai Daiginjo (純米大吟醸 = no added distilled alcohol, daiginjo-grade polish)
Starter method: Kimoto (生酛 = traditional, naturally built lactic acidity; tends to add depth and structure) 
Rice: Yamada Nishiki (the gold seal indicates, and it’s the standard spec for Minowamon) 
Polish ratio: 50% using Daishichi’s “super-flat” polishing
ABV: 15% (back label) 
Brewery / Place: Daishichi Sake Brewery, Fukushima (Nihonmatsu) — 10 months ago

Norman

9.4

From “magnum”. Not sure what you call these for sake. — 3 years ago

Brandyn Pryce

9.0

Coarse grain. Floral, fruity….give us another. Date night for my wife’s birthday — 5 years ago

with Erin

Gina Puente

9.3

Full pear, enjoyed it!! Would order again $138 — 5 years ago

Nicole Fabian

9.3

Katsu-Hama — 6 years ago

Steve Rura

9.2

Excellent sake. Full-bodied and very smooth. Sweet with complex vegetal flavors and notes of tamari. Clean finish. Enjoyed it cold. — 3 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Takara — Mio Sparkling Sake — Japan 🇯🇵

Overview
A lightly sparkling sake crafted in a modern, approachable style, designed to highlight freshness, gentle sweetness, and aromatic lift. With a low 5% ABV, Mio offers a soft, easygoing expression that bridges the gap between traditional sake and sparkling wine.

Aromas & Flavors
Delicate notes of white peach, pear, melon, and subtle floral tones, with a light rice-driven sweetness and clean aromatic profile.

Mouthfeel
Light-bodied with fine, soft bubbles and a smooth, off-dry texture. The low alcohol and gentle effervescence create a mellow, refreshing feel with a clean, easy finish.

Food Pairings
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, light appetizers, or as an aperitif. Particularly effective at opening a meal.

Verdict
An approachable and enjoyable sparkling sake that delivers freshness, softness, and aromatic charm. Ideal as a light, food-friendly starter.

🍶 Did You Know?
Sparkling sake like Mio is often crafted with lower alcohol and slight residual sugar, making it more approachable and similar in feel to lightly sparkling wines such as Moscato d’Asti.

🍷 Personal Pick
Completely out of my comfort zone, and a pleasant surprise. It set the tone perfectly for a Japanese meal, offering a soft, aromatic, and refreshing start before transitioning into white wines.
— 7 months ago

Bonnie Chu

9.0

Niseko food truck — 2 years ago

Frank Chen

9.5

Probably best sake I’ve had…brand new to sake game…sources nishiki rice only to make this round balance green apple acidity sake ..amazing !! — 4 years ago

Mandi Speidel

City Territory Chicago, Maverick Wine Company

9.5

Birthday Sushi 🍣 Saki Date with my 12-3-30 Partner in Crime — 5 years ago

Jason Li

9.0

Very stable. Never disappoint — 5 years ago