Archive for February, 2007
Happy NOBU-rthday!
Just the name “NOBU” conjures up ideas of elegance and exclusivity. Nobu has been on my list of “must try” places forever, but I never quite got around to it. Why was Nobu on my must try list? well, it’s so famous it must be good… right? Scott came to the rescue and sweetly offered […]
Sake Review: Harushika “Shiboribana”
Today, we take a look at a terrific nama Sake: Harushika “Shiboribana” (Harushika Brewery, Nara Prefecture, Junmai Ginjo Namazake, SMV +5, Acidity 1.4, Seimaibuai: 60%, ALC 16-17%). This is a great introduction into the world of Nama (unpasteurized) sake. The fresh, alive flavor you get from namas is really special and I hope you […]
Sake Review: Jozen Mizunogotoshi
Today I’m posting my first video Sake Review. I’m taking a closer look at Shirataki Jozen Mizunogotoshi (Shirataki Shuzo, Niigata prefecture, Junmai Ginjo, SMV +3, Acidity 1.4, Seimaibuai: 55%, ALC 15.5%). It’s a delightful, clean drinking and super smooth charmer. I hope you enjoy. If you have had this sake, please […]