> Murai Family Tokubetsu Honjozo (Imported)
Murai Family Tokubetsu Honjozo (Imported)
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STYLE
Tokubetsu: Brewed in a special manner, with high quality ingredients and above average polish on the rice.
Honjozo: Saké made with a small amount of brewer's alcohol added to enhance aroma and heighten flavors. Despite popular belief, a Honjozo is only slightly higher in alcohol than a Junmai.
TASTING NOTES
Friendly and very drinkable. Clean and complex aromas with subtle, complicated flavors to explore.
PAIRING NOTES
A perfect match with Japanese cuisine, crisp salads, fish and chicken dishes.
RICE
Miyamanishiki from Aomori Prefecture.
MILLING
Rice milled to: 60% of original grain.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
Just off room temperature to cold.
SAKÉ METER VALUE
SMV: +2
ALCOHOL CONTENT
ALC: 15.5%
Awarded first place at the Japan National Saké Contest two years in a row. A truly distinct Ginjo saké made with special Miyama-Nishiki rice milled to 60%. Adding to the aroma is a small amount of brewers alcohol which also enhances depth of flavor and complexity.
Momokawa (Murai Family) Brewing Japan takes extra care with this Honjozo to be sure it offers exceptional balance and flavor. |
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