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JUNMAI SAKE Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer HANAGAKI
Last appeared in Vintages (**+) on May 13, 2017 at $29.95. Clear and colourless with just a faint hint of straw. Shy, slightly spicy, warm rice aromas. Off dry, medium-light to light bodied, slightly spicy, faintly honeyed, warm rice flavours with a crisp finish. Has 15.5% alcohol and 24 g/L residual sugar. CSPC 482745
Type Sake
Agent DBI Inc
Country Japan
Region
Rating **+(89 points)
Bright, Spicy, Harmonious
LCBO Text Status
TASTING NOTE: Junmai sake is made from rice that has had 30% of its outermost starch polished away. This version is bold, smooth and just off-dry, with notions of banana, Asian pear, white mushroom and earth. Serve warmed or at room temperature. Price $ 31.95
Bottle Size 720 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - June 21, 2025
Cases bought 45 (12 bottles per case)

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Score:    - Not Presented   * Below Average   *+ OK   ** Good    **+ Excellent    *** Outstanding ***+ Exceptional

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