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
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
The rounded umami from bottle pasteurization spreads smoothly across the palate, while lively acidity keeps the structure tight. The finish fades cleanly, leaving a quiet, pure aftertaste.
投稿日: 2026年05月25日
Pale lemon-yellow with clarity. Fresh aromas of green apple, pear, and white flowers are accented by subtle rice sweetness. Light and agile on the palate, with smooth Junmai Ginjo texture and refreshing acidity at its core; gentle bitterness and minerality shape a clean, versatile finish well suited to food pairing.
投稿日: 2026年02月09日
A pale, transparent appearance. Subtle aromas of steamed rice, Japanese pear, and white peach are joined by faint lactic and herbal nuances. The smooth palate shows composed umami from a single pasteurization, with balanced sweetness and acidity; gentle bitterness tightens the finish, which fades quietly and cleanly.
投稿日: 2026年02月09日