Shuhari Tanaka Matsumoto

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Shuhari
Label Name:
 
Tanaka Matsumoto
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Fushimi, Kyoto
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
15%
Grape(s):
 
Omachi rice
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold Award, Junmai category — SAKE COMPETITION 2018

Tasting Note
Green-almond and stone-fruit aromas (melon, peach) with mild herbal notes, light spritz and umami-rich palate; crisp, slightly dry finish and lively texture.

Food Pairing
Sashimi and sushi, tempura, soy-braised vegetables, grilled tuna or whitefish, roasted chicken, shrimp curry, Asian grilled pork, light creamy or citrus pasta, salads.

Production Method
Junmai Ginjo-style brewing (no added alcohol); Omachi rice polished to ~55%, brewed with soft Fushimi well water and natural fermentation; some Shuhari releases show gentle effervescence.

Vineyard Info
Matsumoto Shuzo (Sawaya Matsumoto), established 1791 in Fushimi, Kyoto; Shuhari is the brewery’s modern series combining tradition and innovation under a new generation.