Alcohol: 15.3%
Rice Variety: Rice Koji
Localization: Japan
Tasting Notes: This is a classic, delicious Honjozo with crimini mushroom, almonds and lilac aromas. The first sip of this sake is full of stone fruit and minerals complimented by notes of caramel, cocoa and almond and finishes with plenty of umami.
Food Pairing: This elegant and well-balanced sake pairs well with seafood, salads, tofu or the Japanese type of skewered & grilled chicken called Yakitori. Also pairs well with sushi/sashimi, chilled soba noodles, seaweed salad, hard cheeses, ceviche, hummus, light hors d’oeuvres and salads.
The Domain: The toji, Fuse Tokutaro, is 76 years old and has been working at the brewery for 43 years. His family has held the toji position for several generations. Fuse Tokutaro is also the president of the Echigo Brewers Association, a very prestigious position. Water is key to the production of the sake, as it is not soft water here, nor is it hard water; it is in between. The minerals in this vast underground water table beneath the brewery provide abundant water for production. Gunma Izumi sake are typically blended with older sake, and /or aged 1-3 years. All are done in a Yamahai style.
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Email sale wines do not combine nor count towards the above discount.
