NV | Hakkaisan 45 Junmai Daiginjo | Japan 720ml Savory and Classic 98 Pts James Suckling

98 Pts James Suckling

and a kiss of residual sugar provides for a rounded mouthfeel

Slightly more evident wood sets off fresh and markedly ripe aromas that are vaguely liqueur-like with notes of red raspberry

so after the 2016 they jumped to the 2018 Peñas Aladas Gran Reserva

A striking balance of fruit purity and biscuity richness makes room for chalky minerality on the nose

NV | Hakkaisan 45 Junmai Daiginjo | Japan 720ml Savory and Classic 98 Pts James SucklingA smooth and refreshing sake that drinks as brisk and refreshing as a cold winter morning. Internationally renowned as a perfect example of the Niigata region's signature crisp and clean brewing style, this Junmai Daiginjo has a restrained and delicate aroma, offering hints of steamed rice with the barest touch of florality and earthiness. The first sip evokes a gentle rice flavor with a pristine and invigorating dry finish.