The rice, water, yeast, and koji with which a Junmai sake is made all impart different flavor characteristics, as do milling and aging. Rice and yeast play a critical role in a sake’s flavor while water influences mouthfeel. Koji determines the umami flavor.
Read MoreThe 2016 Napa growing season had an early start, mild summer weather, and long hang-time which contributed to high quality grapes. This makes 2016 the fifth consecutive stellar harvest for Napa wineries.
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