NV | Kirinzan Classic Futsu-shu Sake | Japan 1.8L San Francisco Bay ripe berries and round

ripe berries and round

offering hints of steamed rice with the barest touch of florality and earthiness

The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins

The wine finishes with roundness and elegance from the beautifully balanced structure

It's still ruby/plum-colored

NV | Kirinzan Classic Futsu-shu Sake | Japan 1.8L San Francisco Bay ripe berries and roundThe nose on this very smooth futsushu, or table sake, is a mild collection of snowmelt, cherry and balsa wood. This is a very talented sake that is light and dry, but so velvety smooth and not crisp. Round and clean, this brew is extremely quaffable. Can water be dry? Well, this sake drinks like dry water with hints of rice and powdered sugar elements. As the fluid warms, look for some vanilla tones to surface, but balance is the key to the success of