Name: Hirai - Junmai Sake
SKU: 47826
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Hirai – Junmai Sake

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Japan

Niigata

Sake

The Facts

UPCs NV (720ml) - 4 991865 620525

Origins Japan > Niigata

Varietal Sake

Winemaking Brewed using Go Hyaku Mangoku rice polished 60% with #9 and wild native yeast. Very soft water from on-site well. SMV +6

Alcohol by Volume 15.5%

Markets Texas

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The Character

Overall Savory & elegant

Aromas Fresh cooked rice with hints of tropical fruit

Mouthfeel Dry, crisp & clean

Tasting Notes Hirai’s clean crisp and dry style is an ideal sake for those who are new to sake but appreciate a quality hand-crafted style. Its purity is a reflection of a snow covered Niigata villages in the winter months.

Selling Point Cross over sake for wine lovers who are new to sake

Pairings White Pizza, Thai Food, Spaghetti

The Story

Named for the swans (about 5,000 annually) that migrate to the local lake.

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Sake: Shifting Perspectives May 2022

Hosted by Serendipity Wines, join Satoshi Tanaka (Founder and President of East West Wine Trading) and sake ambassador Eduardo Dingler for a sake seminar and comparative tasting. Learn about current export trends, dig deep into production, and listen to the experts explain their favorite pairings (hint: it's not just for sushi!). For companion resources, visit our website: https://serendipitywines.com/sakeevent2022/

Sake: Shifting Perspectives May 2022

Hosted by Serendipity Wines, join Satoshi Tanaka (Founder and President of East West Wine Trading) and sake ambassador Eduardo Dingler for a sake seminar and comparative tasting. Learn about current export trends, dig deep into production, and listen...

Hosted by Serendipity Wines, join Satoshi Tanaka (Founder and President of East West Wine Trading) and sake ambassador Eduardo Dingler for a sake seminar and comparative tasting. Learn about current export trends, dig deep into production, and listen to the experts explain their favorite pairings (hint: it's not just for sushi!). For companion resources, visit our website: https://serendipitywines.com/sakeevent2022/

About Hirai

Producer Story

Established in 1781, traditional hand crafted sake is brewed by the Toji (master brewer) with over 5 decades of experience. The Toji prides himself on achieving sophisticated drinkability that reflect the purity of the rice and the snowmelt water of Niigata. Koshi Tsukano delivers artisan sakes paying homage to ‘old school’ sake making techniques full of flavor and complexity.

Producer Story

Established in 1781, traditional hand crafted sake is brewed by the Toji (master brewer) with over 5 decades of experience. The Toji prides himself on achieving sophisticated drinkability that reflect the purity of the rice and the snowmelt water of Niigata. Koshi Tsukano delivers artisan sakes paying homage to ‘old school’ sake making techniques full of flavor and complexity.