Toyo Bijin Junmai Ginjo Sake Asian Beauty Super Dry (720ml) 012626OFFER From a centuries-old vineyard site

From a centuries-old vineyard site in Austria's Vulkanland region

while whole-bunch pressing and native yeast fermentation in neutral oak for nineteen months build complexity without masking authenticity

This Casamia Bianco is 100% Trebbiano — the most maligned grape in central Italy — given a brief skin maceration and aged in concrete to coax out everything the variety can do when it's farmed properly and left alone

The palate impresses with a tight

Toyo Bijin Junmai Ginjo Sake Asian Beauty Super Dry (720ml) 012626OFFER From a centuries-old vineyard siteYamaguchi. Light fruit, very dry, cinnamon notes. Initial fruity sensation of melon and banana, shifts to a spicy dry finish of cinnamon and nutmeg. Balance of fruit and spice makes for a terrific pairing with richer foods like a bowl of tonkotsu ramen, roast pork loin or otoro sashimi. Best served slightly chilled at 50F. A bit of a stretch for brewer owner Sumikawa san, this Junmai Ginjo steps outside of his normally luscious and full bodied style