ginjo-shu
Sato no Homare “Pride of the Village”
by Paul Arthur on Jul.07, 2010, under ginjo-shu, junmai-shu, sake
Background: A premium junmai ginjo sake from Sudo Honke, Japan’s oldest active brewery, located in Obara, Ibaraki Prefecture. Sudo Honke was established in AD 1141 and the current president is the 55th generation of his family to run it. Made with Yamada Nishiki rice milled to 50%.
Nose: Reminiscent of Muscat, with vinous, fruity aromatics. Lime, strawberry, and pears.
Taste: Smooth and juicy, assertive flavours. Hints of licorice, mint, and other herbs round out a crisply acidic pear and cedar presence.
Overall: Excellent. Great depth and character, a smooth accompaniment to sashimi or a nice squid salad.
Sho Chiku Bai Premium Ginjo Sake
by admin on Apr.18, 2007, under beer, ginjo-shu, sake, wine
Background: Takara Sake USA is a subsidiary of Takara Group, a Japanese company that has produced sake for more than 150 years. They produce various styles of sake at their facility in Berkeley, California; this one is ginjo-shu, which means that the rice used to produce this sake is milled to around 50% its original weight. 15% ABV
Presentation: 300 ml, clear glass screwtop bottle, lightly frosted. Very pretty. Pours clear.
Nose: Fruity aroma, mainly apple.
Taste: Dry, very balanced taste. Apples and melon in the palate, short sweetish finish.
Overall: Very nice accompaniment to many foods; I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
