tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post3057594913034234415..comments2024-03-28T13:58:37.846-04:00Comments on The Passionate Foodie: Naraman Muroka Bin Hiire Junmai SakéRichard Auffreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-5042037280603373922008-08-06T18:12:00.000-04:002008-08-06T18:12:00.000-04:00Hello Timothy! Thanks for the compliment on my s...Hello Timothy!<BR/> Thanks for the compliment on my selections and palate. I chose Sakes at Sakaya that I wanted to try, stuff that intrigued me. I did not specifically seek Sake that beginners might enjoy, though that is something of concern of me on my blog. <BR/><BR/>I found that too many of my wine friends know little of Sake. So, I like to find Sakes that might appeal to someone new, to get them hooked on Sake. I want to share my own passion for Sake with others.<BR/><BR/>I don't want them though to try a more intense Sake as their first one, as that might turn them off to Sake. Same as I would not introduce someone new to wine to fine Bordeaux or Burgundy. <BR/><BR/>I would agree with you that the Naraman is very food friendly. And coincidentally, I am planning to drink the Black Dragon next, probably this weekend. Thanks for the tips.<BR/><BR/>Kanpai!Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2405633513402883204.post-14847873441220267722008-08-06T01:17:00.000-04:002008-08-06T01:17:00.000-04:00Hi Richard!I agree with you 100% that the Naraman ...Hi Richard!<BR/><BR/>I agree with you 100% that the Naraman may not be the number one for someone just getting sake. However, for the price, Naraman is a great value and VERY food friendly and smooth. this kind of sake intrigues me, as I'm always looking for sake that will stand up to non-japanese foods... I think this is one of them. I'm glad you liked it!<BR/><BR/>Maybe for your next sake you could try the <A HREF="http://www.urbansake.com/sake/kokuryu-gohyaku-mangoku-junmai-ginjo.html" REL="nofollow">Kokuryu "Gohyaku Mangoku" Black Dragon Junmai Ginjo</A>... this sake has fantastic Umami. OR the<BR/><A HREF="http://www.urbansake.com/sake/tsukasabotan-fu-in-junmai-ginjo.html" REL="nofollow">Tsukasabotan Fu-in Junmai Ginjo “King of Peony”</A> which is just SO well crafted! Which ever you pick, I know you'll enjoy.<BR/><BR/>I just took another look at your list and a lot of the sakes you selected are what I would call "not for beginners" I'm impressed with your selections and palate!<BR/><BR/>Kanpai,<BR/>TimothyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com