Dancing Dragonfly Winery
Izumibashi Shuzo
Black Dragonfly Kurotonbo Kimoto Junmai
Izumibashi Black Dragonfly “Kurotonbo” Kimoto Junmai. This is Kimoto style sake which if I understand correctly refers to how they prepare the Koji mold. Color has a slight yellow tint, less than straw-like. I get almost nothing on the nose. The weight is slightly heavier than water and I’m guessing +2 but I don’t have this calibrated yet. Slight bitterness on the palate as it warms, was what I would call sweet initially. Finish lingers for a long time. Will be interesting to hear the pro comments. Not sure on the rice. — 7 months ago
Style: Kimoto
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 65%
Brewery Location: Kanagawa
Aroma: Lychee, Melon, Muscat, Orange, Fragrant Olive, Lime, Lemongrass, Yogurt, Anis
Palate : Detailed, balmy and bulge body, gentle and mellow sweetness, clean acidity.
Retronasal Aroma: Strong
Finish: Long
Rice:Yamadanishiki Rice Polished:65%
Alcohol: 16% Acidity: 1.3
Sake Mater Value: +7
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〇Award history
2021 San Francisco International Wine SFIW – Gold Prize
2021 Tokyo Regional Sake Awards -Jumai Kanzake Category – Honor Prize
2018 IWC Junmai Category – Silver prize
Class
Junmai
Rice Polishing Ratio
65%
Acidity
1.4
SMV
5
SMV(Sake Meter Value)：a general indicator of sake’s dryness. The higher the number is in the positive, the drier the sake is. On the contrary, lower number, including negative figures, indicate a sweeter flavor profile.
ABV
16%
Rice Variety
Yamadanishiki
Best temp.
10～55
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