Kisoji Junmai Daiginjo "Migaki 35"

The nose on this stunning Daiginjo is an impressive collection of mango, kiwi, blueberry, guava, strawberry, fresh grass, lilac, and cake icing aromas. Pound-for-pound, probably one of the best luxury sakes coming out of Nagano that drinks more like an $800 bottle, and definitely punches above it’s high-end weight class. Smooth, velvety, round, rich, lush, and soft, this masterpiece drinks with a buoyancy that is incredibly elegant and balanced. If you like "that perfect feeling sake" with integrated acidity that makes it drink intelligent, then this brew is for you, or the perfect gift. Look for persimmon, strawberry, melon, simple syrup, Asian pear, vanilla bean, daikon, waffle cone, mint, lemon, peach pie, and slippery coconut water flavors that glide through the palate. Definitely a sake that is both elegant and intelligent, and is best served chilled out of a white wine glass. WORD: Smooth WINE: Pinot Noir/Chewy Whites BEER: Soft Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, lobster, crab, shrimp, caviar, grilled meat and chicken, Champagne fare, and premium beef.