Benten – Sawane Junmai Ginjo Sake
Japan
Yamagata
Sake
Sake
The Facts
Origins Japan > Yamagata
Appellation Yamagata
Winemaking Brewed using Dewanosato rice polished 55% and NF-KA (Yamagata proprietary) and K1801 yeasts
Alcohol Content 16.0 %
Serendipity Markets Texas
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The Character
Tasting Notes Sawane is fruit driven and floral with a hint of licorice. In the mouth it is viscous & layered, bright, elegant & lush.
Overall Bright and fruity
Mouthfeel Crisp
Aromas Ripe pears and licorice spice
Pairings Tacos, Moles, Tapas
The Story
Junmai Ginjo from Yamagata - punching above its weight. Yamagata prefecture has established itself as one of the top Ginjo and Daiginjo producing region of Japan and backs up the claim with locally developed rice strains best suited for the terroir.
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About Benten
Brand Story
Based in Okitama, Yamagata, Goto Shuzoten is a jizake brewery dedicated to the small-lot production of high-quality sake since 1788. The current president is the eighth-generation owner, and his successor works at the brewery among the kurabito (brewery workers) during the winter sake-making months. Our flagship brand Benten was named after the goddess of music and performing arts, Benzaiten (Saraswati), who is one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Benzaiten has traditionally been worshipped by musicians, dancers and other artists.
Brand Story
Based in Okitama, Yamagata, Goto Shuzoten is a jizake brewery dedicated to the small-lot production of high-quality sake since 1788. The current president is the eighth-generation owner, and his successor works at the brewery among the kurabito (brewery workers) during the winter sake-making months. Our flagship brand Benten was named after the goddess of music and performing arts, Benzaiten (Saraswati), who is one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune. Benzaiten has traditionally been worshipped by musicians, dancers and other artists.
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