Otokoyama Kita No Inaho Daiginjo (72cl)

Otokoyama Kita No Inaho is a daiginjo sake from the northernmost sake brewery in Japan, in Hokkaido. The name refers to the golden rice fields of the north, where hard winters and clean snowmelt shape the rice. The grains are milled right down to their heart. The cold climate allows a long, low-temperature fermentation, which builds depth while keeping the delicate aromatics intact. The result is a light, silky sake with a subtle savoury edge that suits sashimi as well as richer dishes such as grilled wagyu. White peach, Asian pear and honeydew melon come first, with cherry blossom. Ripe fruit sweetness gives way to a clean, mineral middle, then young coconut and white flowers.