Soto, Sake Junmai Daiginjo, NV (300mL) SPcount0226 The Corton hill

The Corton hill

and lightly banana-inflected flavors remind us of agricole-style rhums

Alsace is one of the traditional sources of Pinot Noir

leaving a lingering herbal note that makes it perfect for enjoying on its own or as a base for cocktails like a classic Martini or Negroni

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Soto, Sake Junmai Daiginjo, NV (300mL) SPcount0226 The Corton hillA polished, easy to love junmai daiginjo from Soto, brewed in Niigata, Japan's snow country, where soft mountain snowmelt water shapes everything about the sake. This is the top tier of brewing: Gohyakumangoku rice milled to at least 50% before fermentation even begins, which is what gives junmai daiginjo its clean, aromatic refinement. The result is silky and gently fruity, an elegant introduction to premium sake in a convenient half size bottle.