Kota Narusawa
ENIW,LLC／CEO
Profile
After serving as a manager and sommelier at several Michelin-starred restaurants in Tokyo, Kota Narusawa established his own venture and became the CEO of ENIW, LLC. He also holds positions such as Head Sommelier at TRANSIT HOLDINGS, Sommelier at L'OSIER, and Executive Sommelier at Restaurant TOYO, providing his expertise to various companies and restaurants. Beyond restaurant operations, he is involved in TV dramas, restaurant consulting, wine selection, and other activities that transcend traditional restaurant roles. Kota offers pairing recommendations inspired by beverages from around the world.
Reviews
Pale, brilliant lemon yellow in appearance. Aromas of ripe pear, yellow peach, and honeyed apple are complemented by hints of lemon peel and hazelnut. The palate is supple and generous, with ripe fruit supported by graceful acidity. Oak is seamlessly integrated, adding richness without masking the fruit. The finish is long, leaving subtle notes of ripe citrus, gentle bitterness, and toasted grain.
投稿日: 2026年07月18日
Sweet aromas of ripe sweet potato and steamed chestnut are joined by subtle earthy nuances. The palate is silky and generous, with natural sweetness slowly unfolding before savory grain-like depth emerges through the mid-palate. Alcohol is beautifully integrated, giving power without harshness. Lingering notes of sweet potato, spice, and gentle bitterness fade gracefully. A beautifully crafted expression of handmade koji and Nakamura's signature elegance.
投稿日: 2026年07月18日
Subtle aromas of toasted white sesame and dried hay introduce a calm, understated bouquet. Smooth on the palate, with generous umami balanced by mellow acidity softened through pasteurization. Gentle salinity and grain sweetness linger quietly on the finish. Equally enjoyable chilled for its clarity or gently warmed to highlight its rice richness and softness.
投稿日: 2026年07月18日
Lively aromas of young melon and green apple are softened by delicate rice flour-like sweetness. The palate is silky, with gentle fruit sweetness supported by savory rice umami, dashi-like depth, and a subtle saline touch. Notes of white sesame and steamed grains emerge through the mid-palate before a long, pristine finish. A beautifully crafted food sake that truly shines at the table.
投稿日: 2026年07月18日
Elegant aromas of white peach and pear are layered with white blossoms and delicate hints of citrus. The palate is silky and finely textured, revealing transparent sweetness supported by supple acidity. Full yet never heavy, it finishes with a saline minerality that sharpens the outline and leaves a beautifully polished finish.
投稿日: 2026年07月18日
Gentle aromas of freshly steamed rice, soft rice cakes, ripening Japanese pear, and green apple gradually emerge from the glass. The palate is soft and rounded, with mellow rice sweetness and subtle acidity unfolding in quiet harmony. Mid-palate, delicate savory notes reminiscent of cooked grains and light dashi add depth. Increasingly rewarding with each sip, this sake shows impressive versatility from chilled to gently warmed.
投稿日: 2026年07月18日
Pale and crystal clear in appearance. Delicate aromas of Japanese pear, green apple, and young white peach are layered with white flowers and fresh spring leaves touched with morning dew. The palate is light and graceful, offering refreshing minerality and gentle rice umami. Bright acidity reminiscent of white koji lifts the finish, allowing the sake to fade away with remarkable purity.
投稿日: 2026年07月18日
The palate is light yet gently rounded, showing Pinot Nero-like softness. Fresh, transparent fruit is supported by supple acidity, with a smooth texture that lingers pleasantly. A subtle mineral note emerges mid-palate, adding tension and depth. The finish is clean and refined, with a quiet persistence of fruit.
投稿日: 2026年06月03日
On the palate, clear, transparent umami unfolds gently, supported by tight acidity that forms the structure. Freshness and tension characteristic of namazume style are evident, leading to a dry, precise finish.
投稿日: 2026年06月03日
The palate is light and sharp in a Gohyakumangoku style, layered with delicate umami and linear acidity. A clean, direct expression with a dry, crisp finish.
投稿日: 2026年05月26日