Sakehitosuji Junmai Ginjo Kinrei

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Sakehitosuji
Label Name:
 
Junmai Ginjo Kinrei
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Okayama Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
15%
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-15°C

Awards/Ratings
Kura Master 2020 Gold Medal; listed as vegan-certified by some retailers

Tasting Note
Fresh ginjo aromas of green apple, honeysuckle and soda; notes of ripe grapefruit, dried mandarin and star anise. Silky umami with pleasant bitterness, crisp acidity and mineral, leading to a lingering, crisp finish.

Food Pairing
White asparagus, chilled white meat (e.g., poultry), pork shabu-shabu, yakitori, sushi/sashimi, grilled mackerel, horseradish sauces, tempura, steamed clams, light salads, mild cheeses.

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo brewed from Omachi rice polished to 56% with in-house yeast; low-temperature ginjo fermentation, no added brewer's alcohol.

Vineyard Info
Toshimori Sake Brewery (brand: Sake Hitosuji) in Akaiwa/Okayama; noted for reviving Omachi rice and focusing on terroir-driven sake.