Nabeshima Tokubetsu Junmai "Yokawa Yamadanishiki"

The nose on this extremely tasty New World Junmai is a gorgeous collection of grapefruit, Asian pear, persimmon, cucumber, sweet rice, and ocean water aromas. This brewery is known amongst the salarymen and salarywomen of Japan as “CEO sake” that is untouchable for the lower ranks. Not now, not here! Clean, light, expressive, zesty, fresh and with a little elegant tingle, this inviting Junmai is refreshing and delicious. The balance is exceptional. Look for pound cake, mango, powdered sugar, passion fruit, Asian pear, and Pixy Stix flavors that are both rich and light, with a gentle pasteurization resulting in a lively and exciting sake that comes with a warning that the top might pop when opening. It definitely pops the flavor top! WORD: Refreshing WINE: Zesty Reds/Lively Whites BEER: Bright Fruity Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, white fish carpaccio, sweet shrimp, crab, oysters, cheese plates, chicken on a stick, and dishes with ponzu.