Norman

9.0

Sharaku Junmai Ginjo — Miyaizumi Meijo, Fukushima

Technicals: Junmai Ginjo · Gohyakumangoku rice · 50% polish · 16% ABV · SMV +1 · Acidity 1.4

Aroma: Peach, Muscat grape, melon and soft banana.

Palate: Fresh and fruit-forward with a silky, moderately rich texture. Ripe peach and melon up front, followed by gentle rice umami and bright acidity. A touch of sweetness through the middle gives way to a bitter edge and a clean, crisp finish.

Notes: Polished and balanced. There’s enough fruit and sweetness to give it presence, but the acidity and bitterness keep it from becoming heavy. Classic Sharaku combination of expressive fruit, richness and a clean finish but this one has a strong bitterness that doesn’t fade cold or warmth and is distracting. — 2 days ago

Jen

8.9

Agree w others it is quite cedar especially initially. Becomes more of a lingering aftertaste as it opens — 3 years ago

Aura Novembre

9.7

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

Jason Li

9.3

sweet and attractive — 4 years ago

Erin Chaney

10

Demon slayer. — 4 years ago

Gina Puente

9.3

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

Eric L

9.6

Very light and dry, nice. — 7 years ago

Christina Burnham

9.6

Rob and Laura brought back from Japan for me. — a month ago

Abe Froman

9.3

First dinner at the supper club at the Delano with Danny and Melissa trying a new sake that is really nice  — 3 months ago

with Camron

Norman

9.2

Large/magnum-like sake bottle. — 3 years ago

Garrick Talmage

9.3

Dry, floral, melon — 4 years ago

with Conner

Adam Kincaid

9.0

This bottle over delivers on price - great value! Steamed rice and grapefruit aromas lead to a complex nose which is fun. It’s silky smooth texture, heavy on the mineral side, but pairs well with some great Asian spices and fried foods. — 4 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.3

Outstanding. In the large format bottle. — 4 years ago

Gregory Fulchiero

8.9

Coconut water, rose petals, and starchy goodness — 6 years 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

Charles Duncan

9.1

Gift from Toshi for J&v welcome party. — 2 years ago

Gerald Montoya

9.2

Light with an oiky texture. Floral aromatics and palate with hints of fruit and a honeyed tones. Delicate yet palate coating. — 3 years ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.1

This green can, made from the newest/youngest rice of the season and dated with a manufacturing date of Nov '21 is delicious. It offers a subtle aroma and similar sweet entry as the gold can version but much better of the alcohol so it doesn't have a burning hot finish. Good with some steamed edamame as a pre dinner warm up. — 4 years ago

Brandyn Pryce

9.0

Coarse grain. Floral, fruity….give us another. Date night for my wife’s birthday — 4 years ago

with Erin

Louis Martin

8.9

Nice, simple, and smooth. Neutral flavor makes it a good sake to pair with sashimi. — 5 years ago