Nanbu Bijin "Ancient Pillars" Junmai Daiginjo Sake 720ml
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Int'l Wine Cellar
Reviewed January 2007Very pale color.
Complex, subtly saline aromas of lemon, lime zest, white rose and
mint; also in a high-pitched, rather “northern” style. Very suave
on entry, then rich and fine-grained, with terrific aromatic lift in
the middle palate. Broader than the Divine Droplets: this really
spreads out and melts into the tongue. Finishes very long, with
noteworthy finesse. The alcohol here is actually a rather high
17.9%. This brewery is built around the well that supplies its
water.
Notes
Yamada Nishiki Milled to 35%, made by Nanbu Bijin Shuzo in the Iwate Prefecture (one of the coldest and snowiest regions of Japan). This is a nama-chozo (pasteurized only once) genshu (not diluted with water) sake, which means it was pasteurized only once before shipping (rather than twice) and was naturally brewed to 17.9% alcohol. Nanbu Bikin is located in the southern part of the Iwate Prefecture in a region called Nanbu, known specifically for its prestine water. Very fine in flavor, with a juicy note of citrus and a searing mineral backbone. Simply fantastic.
Details
| Origin | Japan |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Content | 17.9% |
| SKU | 1035369 |