Shirakawago Sasanigori Junmai Ginjo Nigori “Bamboo Leaf”

Description

The nose on this perennial cloudy sake favorite is a nice collection of steamed rice, vanilla, raisin, yogurt, and yeasty aromas. Basically, this is an old school Nigori that has been popular for decades, and for good reason. Its one of the drier unfiltered sakes that drinks smooth, light, watery, grainy, and milky, with a very nice slippery texture. Look for lots of vanilla, white bread, dried coconut flakes, and steamed rice flavors on a tannin-like dry flow, with some astringencythat finishes clean, dry and ricey. This brew drinks as cool as it looks with its label that pays homage to the ancient buildings of Gifu.WORD:RiceyWINE:Dry Reds/Dry WhitesBEER:Dry AlesFOODS:Bar snacks, street fare, beach fare, international spice.