Daishinsyu Junmai Ginjo

From Daishinsyu Breweries in Nagano Prefecture, which, it seems, has proven that sake-brewing is the elixir of long-life, as the previous Toji semi-retired just a couple of years ago at the age of 92! Or perhaps it is just their sake? This one is, perhaps a bit unusually, 100% Yamada Nishiki. Most of the sake here is brewed with Miyama Nishiki rice, and except for the Yamada Nishiki, all of it is grown in Nagano. Perhaps this is why they don't offer any more information on this sake than that it is milled to 60% and clocks in at a modest 15% abv. Nonetheless, long life! Nose is elegantly light, more floral than fruity. Clean alpine flavour, soft, sweet fruitiness followed by a sweet grain alcohol finish that does not burn. Yum! Now need to get some Nagano soba in me!