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Moderately aromatic, lightly floral, hints of banana & pear. Soft clean finish. Aoki Shuzo is located in the Minami-Uonuma district, which is well know as the best appellation for the cultivation of the most popular table rice Koshi Hikari. Aoki has awarded gold medals at the Japan National Sake Competition many times such as in 2016, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010 etc. Kakurei Junmai Ginjo was awarded Gold at “Joy of Sake” US National Sale Appraisal in 2015 and 2019. -
- Toji (Master Brewer) Kenya Kudo has been making sake for 14 years and he has been a sake master for 9 years. One of the youngest toji in Japan.
- Obata Shuzo has won gold medals at the national sake competition for six years in a row. They also won the gold medal at the International Wine Challenge in London in 2007.
- Tasting note: Tropical nose of banana and plum juice, very fine, quite pure.Food Paring: Food and dishes with vinegar/vinaigrette. Slightly spicy food.
- Serving temp.: Chilled
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The Tomita Brewery is one of Japan’s oldest breweries; it was founded in the 1540s and is now managed by the 15th generation president. Tomita is also one of the smallest sake producers, making just over 6,000 cases a year.Herbal & nutty on the nose and dry, green apple with a crisp finish on palate. it is best served chilled and paired with fish, sashimi and cocked vegetables. -
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The only Sake Brewery in Kochi City . They hope to make sake that is the best to pair with food - sake that is dry, yet with high acidity and umami - using the isolated Tosa Mountain range's pure spring water. This water contains no iron or manganese, which are detrimental elements in sake. The brewery is also quite particular about their ingredients - the rice is polished very carefully, and they use true Kumamoto Yeast. The aroma is modest and vaguely citrusy, and the flavor has a hint of sourness with solid umami, yet the finish is clean and pleasant. Enjoyed best with both Asian and western seafood or fried/fatty dishes. -
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Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo is made from Dewasansan rice, a descendant of the iconic Omachi heirloom strain. This rice is exclusively grown in Yamagata prefecture and helped to pave the way for Yamagata to receive the first geographical indication (GI), or appellation, in all of Japan. Toko Sun Rise Junmai Ginjo has some grassy, floral aromas with green apple and melon notes. The finish is soft and smooth. It is an excellent pairing with teriyaki salmon, sautéed snow pea shoots or maple glazed ham.
