Noguchi Naohiko Miyamanishiki Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu 2019

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Noguchi Naohiko
Label Name:
 
Miyamanishiki Yamahai Muroka Nama Genshu
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
19%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Produced by award-winning toji Naohiko Noguchi (multiple national golds); widely praised by specialist retailers and critics

Tasting Note
Vivid, zesty citrus and green apple with melon, creamy yogurt, toasted rice, chestnut and minerality. Bright acidity, savory umami and a touch of astringency; bold 19% warmth and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Food Pairing
Western: smoked meats, roast chicken, creamy pasta, blue cheese. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, yakitori, grilled mackerel, Korean BBQ, spicy Thai dishes.

Production Method
Traditional yamahai starter; muroka (unfiltered), nama (unpasteurized) and genshu (undiluted); brewed with Miyamanishiki rice (2019 vintage).

Vineyard Info
Made by master brewer Naohiko Noguchi at Noguchi Naohiko Sake Institute (founded 2017) in Komatsu. Noguchi is famed for reviving yamahai and has won numerous national awards.