Tag Archives: Godzilla

Thirsty Thursday: Saké: Harushika Junmai Daiginjo, Nara, Japan

Posted on July 10, 2014 by waywardwine

I know near to nothing about saké. I never review it. But secretly, this wine geek loves it. Every time I drink it, regardless of quality, it consistently fascinates.

Saké is not beer, but it is brewed grains. Saké is not wine, but alcohols also average in the tweens. Truly, any comparisons fall apart. For saké is uniquely Japanese: like Kimonos, matcha green tea, or Godzilla…taking a tea (?) break between destroying cities: Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aspergillus oryzae, Buddhist, Gewürztraminer, Godzilla, Harushika, Harushika's, Hefeweizen, Imanishi Seibei Shoten, Japan, Nara Prefecture, rice, rice wine, sake, Shinto | 5 Comments

BLUEBERRY.REOPENING

Posted on August 28, 2011 by waywardwine

A year is a long time to wait. Even labor takes a paltry nine months. But birthing my blueberry wine deserved patience. Its conception was awkward, messy, and frustrating. Kit winemaking was for beginners. So last August, I picked ten … Continue reading →