Sawanoi Tokyo Kurabito Kimoto Junmai Ginjo

The nose on this Tokyo-made Kimoto Junmai Ginjo is ultra foresty and earthy, made gentle with a light note of plum and floral tones. It's a great example of a not-so-creamy kimoto, but instead dense and lemony, almost refreshing in its high acidity.

I recommend trying this sake through the full range of temperatures. It's tight, crisp and lemony when chilled, but as it warms up the umami and concentration bloom. A true favorite that always reminds me of its charms when I open a bottle to share.

For further reading, Sake Geek has a great article from a Mexico native living overseas in Japan.