Vivid and poised, like plum blossoms at winter’s end. The nose on this "arabashiri" or "Not pressed" sake is a tantalizing collection of floral, lemon, green apple and lemon custard tones. Talk about a "feel fun sake"! Kinka always is a treat to taste as each year the sake gets better and more confident in its structure and delivery. Always very flavorful with hints of grapes, blueberries, pears and a dash of cucumber that come front and center with a peek-a-boo showing of honey tea. This is a very well-balanced sake that gets more fruity in a small glass and more zesty in a large one. The "Kinka" is one of their most approachable and appealing offerings, a Nama Daiginjo, that offers structure while not being overly assertive. The perfect complement to a diverse sushi menu from fatty otoro to bright briny uni.