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Oka Kura

Dewazakura

Oka Ginjo Shu Sake

Austin Hohnke
9.0

Floral with cherry blossom and candied strawberry. Palate is also floral and a touch creamy. Really pretty. Outstanding packaging. — 3 months ago

Tom liked this

Jardins de la Martiniere

Akane No Oka Cabernet Franc 2019

romo
9.0

Too much volatility, even for me. Would like to revisit. — 7 months ago

Austin and Tom liked this

Kodama Brewery

Taihei-zan Tenko Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Jamie Lauder
9.5

Tasted at Taiheizan kura in Akita, Tohoku, Japan with owners Shin and Eiko Kodama.
Incredibly perfumed with white flowers.
Yellow plums, ginger, apricot ripe pear with rich white stone peach.
Minerality, crisp, luscious and mouth feel for days.

 — a year ago

Bob liked this

Okunomatsu Sake Brewery

Ginjo Sake

Jamie Lauder
9.0

Okunomatsu kura was founded in Fukushima in 1716 and is now led by its 19th president Joji Yusa. This sake won the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Gold medal award in 2018 beating out 1,639 other sake labels.
Lychee, orange blossom and white flowers on the nose.
Bright, silky and a bit viscous with honey dew melon, white chocolate and minerality.
Ya ya karakuchi describes a sake as a nice balance between acidity and sweetness. We had soba with duck, shiitake mushrooms and grilled leeks. — 2 years ago

Brian, Alan and 1 other liked this

Domaine Arlaud

Oka Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022

Benjamin Hickey
9.1

Very good value. — 4 months ago

Suntory Tomi no oka

Tomi Chardonnay 2022

Mark S.
9.0

Oak, vanilla. Make me calm. Slight citrus. Honey suckle. Rich. Butter. A bit bitterness at my tongue. Suntory Fromfarm Tomi Chardonnay 22 @16500, Tomi, 250504 — 5 months ago

Kodama Brewing

Taiping Mountain Akita

Jamie Lauder
9.1

Taiheizan Junmai Kimoto.
White nougat, ripe pear, almonds and dark Macintosh apples.
Crisp and vivid minerality with a bold firm finish. 15% ABV. Made with local spring water.
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The brother to this sake is Junmai Kimoto Shirakami.
The same rice and yeasts are used but the water is trucked from Shirakami mountain range 60 kilometres north of the kura.
Fresh cut grass on the nose. Crisp apple, citrus, grassy and snappy with a round, clean finish. 17% ABV.
Amazing how a water source can greatly affect flavour profile. — a year ago

Andrew and Bob liked this

Suntory Tomi no oka

Tomi Red Blend 2019

Mark S.
9.0

Deep cherry red. Oak. Vanilla. Herb. Violet. Gentle. Tannin. A bit bitter. Slight sweet. What after decant Suntory Fromfarm Tomi Petit Verdo 75 CS 25. 19 @16500, Tomi, 250504 — 5 months ago

Brooklyn Kura

Dry Hopped Limited Release Junmai Ginjo

Austin Hohnke
9.0

Dry hopped with a faint blush. Lychee and cantaloupe. Soft and creamy. Industry City, Brooklyn. — 9 months ago

Veronika, Steve and 1 other liked this

Hakutsuru Sake Brewing Co.

Dai Ginjo Sake

Jamie Lauder
8.9

Hakutsuru Kura in Kobe, Japan.
Lighter, medium bodied sake.
Bright green melon, white flowers and lemon grass.
Smooth acidity but not overwhelming..
Easy drinking Nihon shu with a clean and fresh finish.
If you wanted to introduce someone to sake..Nihon shu…this is a good choice.
 — 2 years ago

Bob liked this