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

this 2018 Emmolo Merlot boasts lush

Family-owned Maison Roullet-Fransac has been identified with superior quality luxury cognacs

and a touch of green bell pepper

with the dedication and long-term commitment that are unique to a family-run business

From the importer:

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