Dewazakura Oka Ginjo

Dewazakura Brewery

Dewazakura Oka Sake. Like a light, delightful waltz in the mouth. It has an overall floral arc with a tinge of pear, radish, and melon. Starts with a light mouth-feel; as it warms in your mouth, the viscosity thickens seductively. Shop Japanese sake online delivered to your home.

Dewazakura Oka Ginjo

Dewazakura Brewery

Like a light, delightful waltz in the mouth. It has an overall floral arc with a tinge of pear, radish, and melon. Starts with a light mouth-feel; as it warms in your mouth, the viscosity thickens seductively.
ML.
720
VOL.
ALC.
15%
VOL.
Regular price $42.00

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

DEWAZAKURA OKA GINJO

Medium bodied; delightfully floral with a tinge of pear and melon, perfumed with lime and apple, pickled ginger, strawberry jam, and yuzu. A billow of sweetness on the palate with a balanced acidity.

TASTING NOTES

Rice Polishing Ratio

This sake is made from Dewasansan and Haenuki Rice that has been polished to 50%.


HOW TO ENJOY

PAIRING

Shrimp tempura, steamed clams, salads, assorted vegetables, sashimi.

SERVING

Best served chilled or lightly chilled, in a wine glass or ochoko.

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