Norman

9.5

Nabeshima Aiyama Junmai Daiginjo

Brewery: Fukuchiyo Shuzo, Saga
Type: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Aiyama
Polishing: 40%
ABV: 16%
Prefecture: Saga, Japan

Wow. Immediately mouth-filling even when cold. As it warms, strawberry becomes more pronounced, with kiwi on the nose. Slight effervescence. Sweet, but not actually sweet, just no bitterness. Rich and full on the palate with remarkable intensity. It completely explodes across the palate and has a long, powerful finish. Very different from the lighter sakes in terms of sheer presence and power. — 4 hours ago

Brian Hearty

9.1

Since it is half price sake bottles on Tuesdays at Blue Sushi Sake Grill, we decided to have another! — 5 months ago

Stuart Pollack

9.5

Rich Pinot Noir from Oregon that is Burgundian in style. Masculine Pinot Noir with deep dark fruit and earthy flavors. Excellent. — a year ago

Aura Novembre

9.7

11th Anniversary Dinner with Bernie and Jason — 3 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.1

Water white; medium intensity aromas of yellow plum, melon, miso; dry, medium acid, high alcohol, full body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; flavors more intense than aromas, lovely — 5 years ago

Hollie

9.4

Shared with Megan over homemade potato chips to celebrate being vaccinated. Straw Yellow. Floral notes and a hint of grass. Longer finish than othr sparkling wines. Higher mineralality. Silk, smooth mouthfeel. — 5 years ago

Eric Bidinger

9.0

Nice balanced citrus/bell pepper on the front end, light on the back end — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

A few things first.

This Jasper Hill Farms Harbison is the creamiest, gooey delight out there, once you let it warm up. I take it out a 1/2 hour before serving. It is wrapped in spruce cambium, which is the inner bark layer of a spruce tree. Gives it a interesting characteristic. Always a great pair with WB and or Blanc de Blanc Champagne.

PYCM is simply one of the better & consistent white burgundy producers. They’re close to town and not far from Olivier Leflaive. Right around the corner basically.

2020-23 has been a good run in white burgundy. Maybe, 24 too. Not sure yet. I haven’t had a big enough sample size yet. The ones I have had, very good.

The nose reveals; Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, light caramel, some herbaceous notes, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanics, dry limestone, chalky powder, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements.

The palate is round to thick, vicious & waxy. The flavors mirror the nose. Meyer lemon, green apple, lime zest, tropical melons, white stone fruits, honeycomb, frothy cream, butterscotch, caramel, some herbaceous notes, white spice that palate burro’s w/ pleasant heat, paraffin, sea fossils, saline, grey volcanic fine bits, dry limestone, chalky powder, with tiny bits, yellow & white lilies that remind me of funeral arrangements, rainfall acidity with a round, lush, well balanced finish w/ good length/tension and lasts two-minutes long setting on earth-volcanics & spice. — a month ago

A L

10

Start - Gentle sake flavor
Finish - Neutral like water
Overall = Excellent (Favorite sake so far)
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Chilled - Excellent
Room temp - Good
Hot - Great — 6 months ago

Mark Wadley

9.4

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

with Karina

Gilbert Van Hassel

9.1

Don’t when I got it and even less so when I got it but it is a damned good lunch wine. — 5 years ago

Garrick Talmage

9.3

This is the sake I’ve always wanted. Nutty on the nose, dry, smooth, absolutely incredible. My palate might not be refined enough to taste the sunflower but 🤷‍♂️ — 5 years ago

with Conner

Brian S

9.2

Cucumber, green pineapple, green papaya, green passion fruit. — 7 years ago

Christina Burnham

9.6

Rob and Laura brought back from Japan for me. — 2 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. — 3 months ago

John Hagood

8.9

Again Chambers but better, especially with breathing — 7 months ago

Norman

9.0

Sake World 2024 Had to judge given it’s the same glass throughout the tasting but others liked this a lot more than me. — 2 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

8.9

Very elegant balance but not super fruity, given it's daiginjo designation. — 4 years ago

Gina Puente

9.3

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

Brian Grech

9.0

With the Yips at Maruya — 6 years ago