NV | Kirinzan Classic Futsu-shu Sake | Japan 1.8L San Francisco Bay The palate is medium-bodied with

The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins

ripe berries and round

Shows a light piney hint before bright chamomile and honeysuckle aromas fill in

It's still ruby/plum-colored

offering hints of steamed rice with the barest touch of florality and earthiness

NV | Kirinzan Classic Futsu-shu Sake | Japan 1.8L San Francisco Bay The palate is medium-bodied withThe nose on this very smooth futsushu, or table sake, is a mild collection of snowmelt, cherry and balsa wood. This is a very talented sake that is light and dry, but so velvety smooth and not crisp. Round and clean, this brew is extremely quaffable. Can water be dry? Well, this sake drinks like dry water with hints of rice and powdered sugar elements. As the fluid warms, look for some vanilla tones to surface, but balance is the key to the success of