Sato no Homare “Pride of the Village”
by Paul Arthur on Jul.07, 2010, under ginjo-shu, junmai-shu, sake
Background: A premium junmai ginjo sake from Sudo Honke, Japan’s oldest active brewery, located in Obara, Ibaraki Prefecture. Sudo Honke was established in AD 1141 and the current president is the 55th generation of his family to run it. Made with Yamada Nishiki rice milled to 50%.
Nose: Reminiscent of Muscat, with vinous, fruity aromatics. Lime, strawberry, and pears.
Taste: Smooth and juicy, assertive flavours. Hints of licorice, mint, and other herbs round out a crisply acidic pear and cedar presence.
Overall: Excellent. Great depth and character, a smooth accompaniment to sashimi or a nice squid salad.
