Noguchi Naohiko Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu 2019

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Noguchi Naohiko
Label Name:
 
Junmai Daiginjo Muroka Nama Genshu
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Ishikawa
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
18%
Grape(s):
 
Yamadanishiki
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Noguchi Naohiko (the master tōji) has won 27 Gold Medals at the Annual Japan Sake Awards and received the Yellow Medal of Honor; this 2019 junmai daiginjo is a

Tasting Note
Aromas of lychee, papaya and pineapple with melon and green-apple freshness. Rounded sweet core, soft umami, lively acidity, subtle bitterness and an elegant, long finish.

Food Pairing
Fresh crab, sashimi/sushi, scallops, chawanmushi, tempura, shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, grilled white fish, light pasta, ceviche, roasted chicken.

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo; muroka (unfiltered), nama (unpasteurized), genshu (undiluted); rice polished to ~50%; vintage-aged since 2019.

Vineyard Info
Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute (est. 2017) — founded by master tōji Noguchi Naohiko to produce limited, premium sakes and train new brewers.