Amanoto 'Heaven's Door' Tokubetsu Junmai 300ml org

Amanoto 'Heaven's Door' Tokubetsu Junmai 300ml orgThe epitome of the local farm to table movement, this sake is made only with rice, water, and labor from its own prefecture. Ama No To translates to Heavens Door, referring to the prefecture which is at the northernmost tip of Japan. The label image is an icon of good fortune from Amaterasu, the Shinto Sun Goddess who is believed to have brought light to the world and cultivated Japans first rice fields. Moderately dry and medium bodied, with floral

This bottling

But it is only recently that these herbaceous digestifs have moved from the dusty back bar to center stage in the United States

' grew up in the appellation of Saumur

25% Chardonnay

and velvety texture

with the woodsy and bitter flavors of the quassia afterward

and is one of the last few remaining French textile companies weaving their own products

The palate is bursting with red cherries

leading to complex aromas of orange

it's all distilled once in a Charente-style copper pot still

if you're into multitasking

after various internships with well-regarded natural winemakers