this bottle by the name Nan, meaning South in Chinese, was a gift by dennis 2 years ago for a special occasion. i waited for 2 years for the Right Occasion to open it.
according to internet data, Nan this particular bottle is Premium Grade. on its label, 720ml, alcohol content: 16%, made in oct 2010 etc. several friends who are good at their own drinks mentioned that chilled it, heat it or drink straight; best to consume at one go. who to follow?
about 10am, feb 9, 2013, i put it in the fridge. around 1.30 we started Reunion Lunch. the fine china cup paired the rice wine perfectly. we'd raw fish salad (yusheng), roast meat/duck/chicken, & claypot treasure (poon choy). Smooth but Tasteless. i drink wine & hard liquor. drank 4 cups but still tasteless & no kick.
about 7pm, i took it out again from the fridge. Ah! can smell the aroma. it tasted better. drank 3 cups.
today, chinese new year 2nd day, dinner with it. Wow! better aroma & taste. felt the kick! drank 3 cups.
my suggestion: it should be chilled for about 24 hours for its aroma & real taste & kick to appear. it has no bubble or sparkling effect, no strong aroma as in wine, no strong bite as in hard liquor. it's a totally different type of drink.
a relative made good rice wine in the old days for cooking. she said many traditional customs need to be observed for good rice wine eg the lady who's having her normal health issue must not make rice wine, auspicious date/time needed etc. the making of Sake in Japan also have many traditional rules to follow.
Enjoy Your Drink. Toast!
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