Konishi "Shirayuki" Shiboritate Junmai

"Snow White" from Hyogo Prefecture. SMV +5, Acidity 1.2, 13% abv.

Lightly chilled. Rich nose, nutty, jasmine, banana. Medium body, surprisingly rich and sweet, with strong rice and yeasty flavours, yet feels dry, and has an edgy finish. Doesn't have the liveliness I'd expect from a shiboritate (unaged) sake, making me wonder how long this spent in transit (I didn't notice a bottling date on the label). On the whole, soft and full-flavoured, easy drinking, would pair nicely with a rich broth with bitter green-leafed vegetables, like chard or rabe, or with a meat stew. Only $19 for an isshobin (1.8L) at Astor Wines in NYC. "Snow White" from Hyogo Prefecture. SMV +5, Acidity 1.2, 13% abv.<br /><br />Lightly chilled. Rich nose, nutty, jasmine, banana. Medium body, surprisingly rich and sweet, with strong rice and yeasty flavours, yet feels dry, and has an edgy finish. Doesn't have the liveliness I'd expect from a shiboritate (unaged) sake, making me wonder how long this spent in transit (I didn't notice a bottling date on the label). On the whole, soft and full-flavoured, easy drinking, would pair nicely with a rich broth with bitter green-leafed vegetables, like chard or rabe, or with a meat stew. Only $19 for an <i>isshobin</i> (1.8L) at Astor Wines in NYC.