Toyobijin Junmai Daiginjo Princess Michiko

Category:
 
Sake
Sub-Category:  
 
Sake
Producer:
 
Toyobijin
Label Name:
 
Junmai Daiginjo Princess Michiko
Country:
 
Japan
Region:
 
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture
Volume:
 
720ml
ABV:
 
16%
Grape(s):
 
Yamada Nishiki (sake rice)
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
4
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
5-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Sakenomy user listing shows a 4. 2/5 for this bottling

Tasting Note
Elegant floral aromatics from 'Princess Michiko' rose yeast, delicate rice sweetness, light citrus and white-flesh fruit notes, soft texture and crisp acidity with a clean, long finish.

Food Pairing
Light seafood (sashimi, oysters, ceviche), tempura, grilled white fish, sushi, delicate salads, goat cheese, and lightly spiced Asian dishes (yakitori, steamed dim sum).

Production Method
Junmai Daiginjo brewed from Yamada Nishiki polished to ~40%; fermented using yeast isolated from the 'Princess Michiko' rose (flower yeast) to produce floral ginjo aromatics; cold fermentation and careful temperature control.

Vineyard Info
Sumikawa Sake Brewing Co. produces the Toyobijin (Toyobijin/Toyo Bijin) brand in Hagi, Yamaguchi. Founded early 20th century, the brewery is known for technically driven, modern Junmai Daiginjo expressions.