Notes of guava, pineapple candy, melons, floral orchard, frosted flakes, jordan almonds, fennel candies, and a tartness that reminds me of fresh pomegranate arils. This has a silky mouthfeel balanced by a refreshing sharp bite on the finish. A cute little overperformer of a one-cup!
This is the same Junmai Ginjo that has earned numerous commendations at the IWC (International Wine Challenge).
Stats:
- Brewery: Daisekkei Shuzo ( 大雪渓), named for a gorge in the Northern Japan Alps
- Brand: Daisekkei
- Grade: Junmai Ginjo
- Rice: Miyamanishiki (Nagano)
- Polish: 55%
- Prefecture: Nagano
- Yeast: Alps Yeast
- SMV: +4
- Alcohol: 15%
- Established: 1898
“I devote my life to making sake and always think about sake first. I personally control every aspect of the brewing to ensure the whole process runs happily. Our brewing policy is to do nothing special, but be honest and sincere.”
-Toji Mamoru Nagase