Wednesday Lessons 6/14/23: Kyoto Sake

WEDNESDAY LESSONS 6/14/23: Kyoto Sake

FUSHIMI

1. Tamanohikari Junmai Ginjo “Reishu Pack” $8 w/ class credit ($12)

- Designed to freeze to slushy texture at freezing temps (hence the paper pack) - 60% polish Yamadanishiki, Miyamanishiki (+ others), 901 yeast, 14.8% ABV, +3 SMV

2. Tsukinokatsura Junmai Iwai 80 $30 w/ class credit ($35)

- 80% polish Iwai (local & organically farmed), SMV +5

3. Tsukinokatsura Junmai Daiginjo “Heian-kyo” $61 w/ class credit ($71)

- 50% polish Iwai (local & organically farmed), SMV +4

TANGO PENINSULA

4. Tamagawa “The Tamagawa” Honjozo NFS (suitcase sake) Tamagawa- Heart of Oak $26 w/ class credit ($31) Tamagawa- Red Label $29 w/ class credit ($34)

- Blend of multiple styles & vintages, including Heart of Oak & Red Label - Koji: Gohyakumangoku; Kakemai: Nihonbare & other local rice, 65-68% polishing

5. Mukai Shuzo Junmai Nigori “Kyo no Haru” $39 w/ class credit ($44) Mukai- Ine Mankai Red Rice $50 w/ class credit ($55)

- 70% Polish Kyo no Kagayai rice

BONUS: $5

Mukai Shuzo Tokubetsu Junmai Yamahai 2019 NFS (suitcase sake)

58% Polish Kyoto Iwai rice Yamahai method