Yoakemae Ki Ippon Junmai Ginjo "Purity"

The nose on one of the newest sakes to hit the US market is a cool Ginjo-ka collection of cantaloupe, green apple, mint, papaya, sweet tarts, powdered sugar, and biscotti aromas. Say hello to a “traditional” Junmai Ginjo made with Yamadanishiki milled to 55% that is a refreshing venture back to the days before modern heightened acidity and spritzy brews. Light, silky, clean, slippery, soft, and round, this sake drinks with elegance and with a little tannin-like dryness and a touch of shibumi. Look for sugar cane, melon, green apple, biscotti, vanilla, grape, and snowmelt flavors that end with a dry poppy-seed finish. Classic Junmai Ginjo sake that is an IWC Gold Medal Winner. WORD: Classic WINE: Fruity Reds/Flinty Whites BEER: Fruity Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, fruit and cheese plates, crab, lobster, shrimp, fruit salads, and oysters.