Hirai – Junmai Sake
Japan
Japan
Sake
Sake
The Facts
Origins Japan > Japan
Appellation Niigata
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 Content 15.5 %
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The Character
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.
Overall Savory & elegant
Mouthfeel Dry, crisp & clean
Aromas Fresh cooked rice with hints of tropical fruit
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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Brand 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.
Brand 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.
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