Dassai 23 Junmai Daiginjo

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Dassai
Label Name:
 
23 Junmai Daiginjo
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Yamaguchi Prefecture (Iwakuni), Chugoku
Volume:
 
1800ml
ABV:
 
16%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 94 pts; Wine Advocate ~93 pts; International Wine Challenge 2013 Trophy; International Sake Challenge Best Junmai Daiginjo 2012 & 2013; LA Intl Wine & Spirits Competition Best of Class 2012

Tasting Note
Fragrant Junmai Daiginjo with floral, melon and pear aromas, hint of honey and coconut. Silky, slightly sweet mid-palate and a clean, elegant long finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi, sashimi, oysters, ceviche, steamed or grilled white fish, tempura, creamy cheeses, light salads, delicate Asian seafood dishes (Japanese, Chinese dim sum).

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo brewed from Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 23%: koji, yeast, rice and water only; small-batch, precision-polished, temperature-controlled fermentation.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Asahi Shuzo (Dassai), a family brewery based in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Known for premium Junmai Daiginjo and modern craft techniques since post‑war reestablishment in 1948.