Shizuoka Sake Tasting 17/3: Sanwa Brewery Garyubai Junmai Ginjo 300ml
Sanwa Brewery Garyubai Junmai Ginjo 300ml Next in the 300 ml bottle series is Garyubai Junmai Ginjo brewed this year by Sanwa Brewery in Shimizu Ku, Shizuoka City. Please note the label obviously aimed at romantic ladies!
Clarity: very clear
Colour: light gold
Aroma: light/flowers/gardenias/banana
Body: strong and marked
Taste: Tingle spreading through the palate and lingering. with liquorice at first. Becomes more complex with banana, liquorice and then turns fruity/apricot/raisins
Overall: A sake that goes down well with any food. Comparatively strong taste for a Shizuoka sake.
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SEE ALSO
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SHIZUOKA PREFECTURE SAKE BREWERIES