Kuheiji Eau du Désir 2021 Junmai Daiginjō

Pouring the "Water of Desire" unleashes whirling impressions of a fruit basket: strawberries, blueberries, bananas, and grapefruit peel are just some of the hints we could gather. And some green and minerals, too. The flavour is as overwhelming as the aroma: berries, apples, honey, caramel, and all more reminiscent of white wine than sake. What stands out is its superb balance of elegant sweetness, ripe umami of fruits, and refreshing acidity. It's elegant but not pretentious. It's one of those bottles you simply cannot put back into the refrigerator. Without a doubt, one of our top three this year!