• Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi
  • Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi

Sawahime Ginjo, Shin Jizake Sengen Autographed by Inoue Hiroshi 澤姫 吟醸 真・地酒宣言

$100.00

2022 International Wine Challenge Champion Sake

Crafted under the watchful eye of Mr. Hiroshi Inoue, the illustrious 5th generation Kuramoto of a heritage dating back to 1868, this sake embodies a legacy of excellence. Mr. Hiroshi himself has bestowed his personal touch on just 12 exclusive Lucky Sawahime ginjo bottles.

Elegant aromas, with a hint of pear, apricots and an aromatic floral, elderflower character. It has a focused texture with flavours of candied pineapple, passion fruit, kiwi, mango. Tasting Notes adapted from the IWC judging Panel.

style
sweet and dessert
availability
year round
on the palate
pineapple passionfruit and mango
on the nose
pear apricot and elderflower
RPR (Rice Polishing Ratio)
50%
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With the aim to showcase the splendour of Tochigi, where many breweries use rice & yeast cultivated in various parts of Japan, Inoue-san uses only local yeasts and collaborates with local rice farmers to elevate local farming.

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Characteristics特徴

Prefecture
tochigi
Rice
hitogokochi
Alcohol
16%
SMV (Sake Meter Value)
+4
Acidity
1.4
Water Source
subsoil water from kinugawa river
Yeast
tochigi kobo

How to enjoy楽しみ方

Recommended pairings
peking duck | charcuterie | yakitori
Serving temperature
11°-16°
Serving vessels
white wine glass

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