Niizawa - Hakurakusei Junmai Ginjo Sake

Description:

This is the signature sake from the brewery - delicate yet complex

Alcohol %:

15.8

Country:

Japan

Bottle Size:

72cl

Closure:

Screwcap

Wine Code:

2668

Other Info:

Pronounced Nee-zah-wah Hak-lak-say.

One of Japan's most celebrated breweries, Niizawa is served to business class passengers on Japan Airlines.

The main brand Hakurakusei is named after the local legend of the Hakuraku. The Hakuraku was the name given to the very few men who had the gift for spotting horses who were the fastest and strongest among a heard.

Rice: Kura no Hana

Polishing ratio: 55%

Similar in flavour to a Chenin Blanc

Press:

'This is a soft-textured, savoury treat from the brewery of Mr Iwao Niizawa, the youngest master sake brewer in history. The folks at Niizawa are experts at crafting high-quality dry sakes, and the Tokubetsu Junmai (special dry) is one of their finest. Hugely inviting notes of pineapple and pears sign off with a slick, satisfying, earthy finish.' - Richard Hood, The Independent, May 2017

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Cocktail match:

Recommended serve:

Chilled.

Enjoy as an aperitif or with lighter dishes such as carpaccio of beef

 

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