Shikisakura Junmai Tochigi No Hoshi

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Shikisakura
Label Name:
 
Junmai Tochigi No Hoshi
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Tochigi Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
15%
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
2
Aroma Intensity:
 
2
Best Temperature:
 
5-15°C

Awards/Ratings
IWC Silver (2021); IWC Bronze (2019, 2024); Kura Master Platinum & Gold (2022); National Sake Appraisal Gold (2020, 2022, 2023) and Silver (2021); 2024 Australian Sake Awards Gold & Best Food Matching Award; Milano Sake Challenge Bronze (2022)

Tasting Note
Aromas of freshly cooked rice, soft umami and subtle sweetness; clean, rice-driven palate with light cereal and nutty notes, medium-light body and a dry, slightly savory finish.

Food Pairing
Sushi, sashimi, tempura, grilled fish, yakitori, miso-glazed dishes, roast chicken, creamy pasta, steamed dumplings (gyoza), charcuterie and mild cheeses.

Production Method
Junmai (pure rice) sake brewed from 100% Tochigi no Hoshi rice polished to 65%; fermented with local Tochigi TS yeast, then traditionally pasteurized and filtered before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Utsunomiya Brewing Co. (Shikisakura) of Tochigi; a regional brewery using locally grown rice and known for multiple domestic and international awards.