Kinshihai Brewery 'Snow Shadow' Tokubetsu Junmai Sake grenache blanc this 2018 Emmolo Merlot boasts

this 2018 Emmolo Merlot boasts lush

it is taut and electric

From the importer:

Perfect for a classic G & T or gin martini

Kinshihai Brewery 'Snow Shadow' Tokubetsu Junmai Sake grenache blanc this 2018 Emmolo Merlot boastsThis is a true gutsy Niigata style sake, smooth and earthy, with notes of toasty brown rice. When chilled it makes a great companion for a sushi platter or gyoza dumplings, but when gently warmed it blossoms into the perfect accompaniment for yakitori, grilled salmon or roasted yellowtail. A blend of local rice varietals Gohyaku Mangoku and Koshi Ibuki both milled down to 58% then treated with the S 3 yeast to produce a mildly fragrant and clean sake