Ozeki Junmai Daiginjo Limited Edition "Platinum"

The nose on this very limited released local craft sake is a gentle collection of raisin, peach, melon, orange, prune, walnut, milk, and rose water aromas. Say hello to a big Japanese brewery in California making a small batch high-end Junmai Daiginjo that drinks like it was made in Japan. Using local rice and water, "Platinum" is clean, light, elegant, slick, semi-rich, and silky, with a nice gentle smoothness that excels in a wine glass. Basically, this is sake history in a bottle, and every sake drinker who believes in craft sake should give it a try. Look for powdered sugar, white grape, sea salt, white miso, orange Creamsicle, banana bread, and tangerine flavors that float with a very healthy vein of umami, and a plump saline finish. There is a tantalizing acidity and shibumi with an overall dryness that makes for a very drinkable Junmai Daiginjo that is a premium adventure in a glass that pairs well with California cuisine. WORD: Clean WINE: Gentle Reds/Creamy Whites BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, oysters, caviar, shellfish, lobster, and California fare.