Wine of the Week
Amanoto Junmai Gingo
09 October 2017
Welcoming our latest new-comers', under Deja Vu, is the Sake label Amanoto originating from Akita in the snowy, northern part of Japan, the smallest of Akitas 47 breweries. The brand Amanoto inspired by an old poem based on a Japanese myth. Amanoto means Heavens Door which is symbolized by the Magatama, a stone used for a necklace in the myth,pictured on the label. Amanoto's 'green label' Junmai Ginjo shows beautiful purity with some subtle yeast complexity on the nose. There are also hints of banana and herb. It is elegant but powerful on the palate, showing hints of mushroom flavours, with clean, crisp, zesty citrus acidity and a nice dry finish. The Miyamanishiki rice used is best suited to the extreme cold climate of Akita area.
