• Toko Junmai Ginjo Genshu - Manaka Sake
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    Toko Junmai Ginjo Genshu

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    This flavorful sake is the result of brewing a juicy and fruity junmai ginjo style sake with ultra-soft mountain spring water. Despite a flavor profile marked by ripe berries, it is also a sake with a clean, crisp finish that sharpens the profile. Genshu means “undiluted sake,” which is why the alcohol feeling is more prominent, or outright boozy. This irresistible sake has a “straight from the tank” quality to it, as no air or UV light comes into contact with the liquid. The freshness and the fruit forward flavors create a festive atmosphere. It is, with good reason, one of the brewery’s bestsellers among local sake drinkers in Yonezawa.

     

    Tasting notes: The nose reveals uplifting aromas of young melon and koji rice. The flavor is lively and spreads quickly across the palate. The mouthfeel is pleasingly soft, as the texture of the liquid melts on the tongue. Initial impressions of ripe berries overlap with distinct notes of juicy Nashi pear. The crisp, clean finish adds a touch of lightness to this full-bodied, lush sake.

     

    Food pairing: Enjoy it on its own, with Yakitori, or in-season white asparagus. Toko Junmai Ginjo Genshu also pairs well with dishes that have a higher spice level, such as paella. Dishes with a touch of rounded sweetness and umami go wonderfully with this refreshing sake.

     

    Serving temperature: The brewery recommends 11 degrees Celsius, as that is the temperature of their well year-round. Toko Junmai Ginjo can be enjoyed relatively cold, as it is fruity and aromatic with a sharp alcohol finish. It’s delicious poured straight from the fridge, to let the flavor unfold slowly as it gradually warms up in the glas/can. You can also pour the entire can into a large red wine glass and enjoy the rich, fruity aroma rising from the glass. The can is perfect for a spring picnic under flowering trees, or a beach outing paired with summer tomatoes on the vine.

     

    • Content: 180ml
    • Alcohol: 16%
    • Polishing rate: 55%
    • Rice strain: 100% local harvested rice
    • Yeast type:Yamagata KA

     

    Brewery:Kojima Sohonten, Yamagata Prefecture