NV | Afuri 'Kuro-koji' Muroka Namachozo Genshu | Japan 720ml Château Plince It’s soothingly round and supple

It’s soothingly round and supple with a wave of ripe blackberries and sour citrus that gives way to an herbal note toward the close

crunchy and extracted

it is both broad-shouldered and balanced and glides to a seductively long finish

East India is an appealing deep tawny brown

however patience paid off as the vineyard stayed free of mildew and allowed for a winemaker’s harvest to bring in the fruit when ready

NV | Afuri 'Kuro-koji' Muroka Namachozo Genshu | Japan 720ml Château Plince It’s soothingly round and suppleMade with black koji instead of yellow. Explore the deep, rich, almost salty flavors from the 90% polished highest grade Yamadanishiki. Fermented at 3C. Winner 2023 Kura Master Platinum (black koji). Smells of fresh shiitake, king oyster mushroom and black vinegar with a hint of plum. Too smell dark brown caramel flan, the creaminess coming from the Kimoto. The palate is chocolate mousse. Finishes with mangosteen and vanilla buttercream.