Junmai 06 Apr, 2022

Sake & Sushi

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Sanran Junmai Yamahai
Tonoike Shuzo - Tochigi

Rounded acidity and firm backbone of umami leading into more fruity undertones of tropical fruits such as pineapple and banana as it slowly fades out.  A slight bitterness at the end. Endless food-pairing possibilities. 
Recommended pairing : Wild game meet served with fruity sauce when served at room temparature, or Butano Kakuni (Simmered pork with sweet soy sauce). Aperitif in a wine glass when slightly chilled. 
Accidity : +2.1  Rice Polishing Ratio : 65%  Rice ABV: 17%

燦爛 純米 山廃
外池酒造 - 栃木

山廃づくりは新たな挑戦であるそうだが、パンチのある酸とうまみのバランスが絶妙であり、あてがなくても杯が進む味わいである。柑橘系の甘いオレンジやパイナップルの香りが食欲をそそり、口に含むときれいな酸と旨味が口中に広がる。アペリティフとしてワイングラスでも楽しめるが、常温ぐらいでフルーツを使ったジビエ料理や、豚の角煮など味わいの濃いお料理にもフルーティーさと酸味が加わりお勧めだ。

Tonoike Shuzo (Tochigi)

Address: Tochigi Pref. Hagagunmashikomachi Hanawa 333-1

The origin of Tonoike Sake Brewery, which produces the Saran Sake brand, can be traced back to merchants who moved to Tochigi Prefecture (100km north of Tokyo) in the 16th century. Makoto Ono, Tonoike Sake Brewery’s master brewer, has 18 years of experience and is one of the few sake brewers to hold both the Nanmbu Toji & the Shimotsuke Toji title. Since Makoto became master brewer in 2015, Sanran won 11 Gold awards in 2016 and ranked 2nd (out of 328 brands) in the 2017 National Nambu Toji Sake Competition.

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