Norman Gennaro

9.4

Restrained nose on opening. Started to open up with air as it wasn’t overly chilled to start. Much more restrained than the Dassai DEX and I’d say a better match with the food throughout the night. Liked the viscocity and weight. Solid although would have liked a bit more aromatics — 7 days ago

Jeff Ball

9.5

This sake was amazing! Mint and herbs on the nose. Pleasant, dry, effervescent, wheat on the palette, concludes with a smooth, earthy finish. — 2 years ago

Mark S.

8.9

Aroma includes vanilla, citrus. Taste is also same. A bit creamy. Acidic and minerally. Slightly bitter. 8.95 2018 @300/G(1700x0.9), T Enoteca, 220403 — 3 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.4

subtle herbal aromas, bright citrus on front of palate. Bit of a surprise how bright the fruit is. Really nice. lemon curd finish. quite distinctive. I need to grow my vocabulary in describing sake. I love this plain and simple. after short time to open, aromas opens- grains. — 2 months ago

JKT

9.0

Vintage sake! Didn’t take notes now can’t recall, just that it was note worthy. — 10 months ago

Mark S.

8.9

Forest, parsley and fresh aroma. Water like. Plum and berry. Tannic and acidic @1870(2200x085), T Enoteca, 220403 — 3 years ago

aik

10

2020. Monryu. Super pure and clean, not too much sweet. Superb! — 3 years ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

A case for decanting saké? Too rich for my blood when first opened, but it became far more elegant after a week opened in the fridge. Very fruity and sweet at the start, but it became more nuanced with air. By the last few pours it reminded me a little of a savoury Sauv Blanc almost, though with far less acidity. Not bad. — 9 months ago

Aaron Tan

9.0

Finally tried Kuheiji’s Burgundy project (NB: their efforts in France yielded one of my most memorable sakés in 2019 - the Camargue; notes on Delectable). This was quite the changeling - started off reductive with a red-fruited palate, light airy touch, juicy acidity, and no noticeable oak. Combined with the hint of fruit sweetness in the back end, I just shot straight for Beaujolais in my blinded guess. Should have waited as my mistake became quite apparent over dinner. With air, the wine took on a darker/black fruit profile and showed obvious signs of oak treatment, though well-integrated. It was all blackcurrants, plums, raspberries, cinnamon, dark chocolate, cedar, and a hint of earthiness/minerality (appellation?). The palate remained airy and juicy, with that fruit sweetness in the finish perhaps indicative of the warm vintage. I enjoyed this as it had energy, though DC found the wine a little too oaky for his liking and KK noted some bottle variation with this being a weaker pull. — 3 years ago

Mark S.

8.9

Fresh herb aroma. Sweet, sour, juicy, plum. Spicy. Tannic. Wait for hours or years. 2018 @300/G(2500x0.9), T Enoteca, 220403 — 3 years ago