Sakehitosuji Junmai Ginjo Jidaiokure Yamahai

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Sakehitosuji
Label Name:
 
Junmai Ginjo Jidaiokure Yamahai
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Okayama (Akaiwa)
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
15%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-50°C

Awards/Ratings
Kura Master 2024 Gold; Nationwide Kan Sake Contest 2023 Highest Gold; SAKE-China (Japan Sake Competition) 2018 Gold

Tasting Note
Rich, savory umami with pronounced lactic acidity, notes of ripe orchard fruit, toasted rice and savory grain; full-bodied Yamahai texture with a lingering, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Fatty fish (sablefish, mackerel), grilled/roasted meats (yakiniku, grilled pork), sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, hearty stews, aged cheeses, teriyaki, ramen with rich broth.

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo brewed by Yamahai method: Omachi rice polished to 60%, natural lactic-acid development, slow traditional fermentation and careful maturation.

Vineyard Info
Toshimori Shuzo (利守酒造), founded 1868 in Akaiwa, Okayama. Producer of the Sakehitosuji brand; credited with reviving local Omachi rice and using traditional Bizen-yaki jars.