N by HIDETOSHI NAKATA VINTAGE 2017

DISTINCTION Each year a small number of N by Hidetoshi Nakata bottles are reserved for long term maturation in Takagi Sake Brewery’s minus eight degree cellar, creating the exceptionally rare and elegant VINTAGE selection. N by Hidetoshi Nakata 2017 VINTAGE has a graceful, mellow expression that pays homage to the passage of time. CHARACTER Graceful, Mellow, Luxurious, Smooth TASTING NOTE Appearance―Pale, lemon. Nose― Clean with medium intensity. Soft, mild notes of ripe pear, Japanese honeyed apples, yellow flowers, chamomile, powdered almond and a hint of steamed rice. Palate― Smooth, mellow and well balanced with layered notes of ripe pear, yellow apple, acacia honey and a hint of saline minimality. Becomes concentrated in the mid- palate, revealing a rich umami taste. Well integrated sweetness and umami with a refined acidity providing balance. Long, luxurious off-dry finish, with a kabosu (Japanese lime) skin-like spiciness in the aftertaste. Rice Varietal― Yokawa, Hyogo Prefecture grown Special A Grade Yamada Nishiki & Aiyama