Huchuhomare Taiheikai Tokubetsu Junmai “Pacific Ocean” Junmai & Honjozo

Huchuhomare Taiheikai Tokubetsu Junmai “Pacific Ocean” Junmai & HonjozoThe nose on this brew is a collection of steamed rice, grain, melon, and blueberry elements. The front label on this sake is actually a traditional back label with all of the pertinent info youll ever need. This is a very solid sake that is balance personified. There is a velvety flow of fruit elements, but does not drink fruity. It has a tremendous mouth feel. It is smooth and round, with hints of unripe pear, melon, white grape, and red apple. It

Do not be afraid to heat this cup as "Bambi Cup" does well hot

This freezer-proof package is said by Tamanohikari Shuzo to be excellent for making a sake slush by placing both the package and a decanter in the freezer for 10 hours

WORD: Dry WINE: Dry Reds/Crisp Whites BEER: Crisp Ales FOODS: Comfort cuisine

with gentle flavors of rice and wheat toast

WORD: Brisk WINE: Pinot Grigio/Zins/Big Cabs BEER: Spicy Pilsners FOODS: Spicy foods

and a distinct gaminess then hold on to your hats for one of the most unique and “Yamahai-ish” sake in the market

slightly viscous

There is a peek-a-boo bitter chocolate note that appeals to deep red wine drinkers and this sake does great chilled and at room temperature

sweet rice

but does not drink fruity

and ends in a He-Man™ sort of finish

grilled anything