Sake for sushi

Dinner at Harutaka in Tokyo.

Kunimare Tokubetsu Junmai (国稀  特別純米), from isshobin - seimaibuai of 55%. Slightly fermented, just a light touch, with mild sweetness, soft and sweet, then got a bit drier.

Ippongi Karakuchi Junmai (一本義  辛口純米), from isshobin - seimaibuai of 70%. A bit more banana on the nose, drier on the palate, longer finish with more body. Nice balance.

Yoemon Tokubetsu Junmai Muroka (酉与右衛門 特別純米  無濾過), from isshobin - seimaibuai of 55%. Thicker, more viscous, with a drier finish.

Wataya Jonetsu Junmai Ginjo (綿屋 情熱 純米吟醸), from isshobin - semaibuai of 55%.

Tedorigawa Daiginjo Meiryu (手取川  大吟醸  名流), from isshobin - seimaibuai of 40%. Pretty smooth and kinda rounded.

Drinks at Serpent in Tokyo.

2020 Obusé Sogga père et fils Merlot Ordinaire - nose not very open, almost a little medicinal and savory. Smelled meaty like a Chinese preserved sausage. Very whacky. Almost a little iodine. Not a wine I like.

Full post on the evening is here.

GohGan bongwater

Dinner at GohGan in Fukuoka.

2013 Vodopivec Vitovska Origine - decanted for 3 hours prior to serving. Eventually opened up and showing nice toasty and coffee notes. After another hour in there was more sweetness on the nose with coconut notes.

2017 Fontedicto Promise - a little woodsy on the nose.

2020 Frédéric Cossard Skin-Contact "Rafling" - not bad at all! Some flint and lemon citrus. Some 3 hours later this was kinda floral and reminded me of Hoegaarden.

2018 Cható Pqta - fragrant and sweet nose with red fruits, light-bodied but slightly grippy. Also a little leather on the nose.

2021 Funky Château Funky Rouge - not too sweet, almost a tad savory.

2021 Noëlla Morantin Côt à Côt - a little funky, savory on the nose, almost like Pu'er tea or tea eggs, also game meats.

2020 Jean-Yves Péron Côtillon des Dames - very floral with some exotic spices.

Full post on dinner is here.

Château Mercian and Hudelot-Noellat

Lunch at Koguma in Tokyo.

2014 Château Mercian Private Reserve Hokushin Chardonnay - very fragrant and floral, with notes of tropical fruits.  Still a little sharp.  Actually riper on the palate than expected.

2012 Hudelot-Noellat Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes - a little smoky, with black fruits and a little minty.  Still young and a little sharp.

Full post on lunch is here.