SHICHI HON YARI SAKE Junmai “The Seven Spearsmen” (300 mL)
$15.99
This sake is made at the 3rd oldest brewery in Japan, the Tomita Brewery, which was founded in the 1540’s. It is managed by the 15th generation of the family. Despite the long history of this brewery, the current brewmaster and son, Yasunobu is one of the leaders of a new generation of sake makers.
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TASTING NOTE
Dried mushroom on the nose; viscous and creamy in weight and texture; bright grapefruit notes on palate; crisp finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Serve room temperature or warmed with mushroom risotto, nutty cheese, or stews.
Region: Shiga
Grade: Junmai
Seimaibuai: 60%
Nihonshudo: +4.0
Rice: Tamazakae
Yeast: Association #1401
Pressing: Fune
POINTS OF DISTINCTION
- Made at the 3rd oldest brewery in Japan, the Tomita Brewery, founded in the 1540’s
- Managed by the 15th generation of the family
- Technically qualifying as a junmai ginjo, this junmai is a great introduction to sake
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| Country of Origin | Japan |
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