Delicate, nose of green banana, wild flowers, muscadine grapes, and a hint of pear drops. Robust, elegant, rich flavor of ripe melon, plantain, pear and white flower, slightly viscous texture rolls pleasantly on the tongue. Cool, vibrant finish with a gentle minerality.
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Regular price
$45.00
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Sohomare Junmai Ginjo “Indigo”
An incredibly local sake, this is made with Gohyakumangoku rice harvested within five miles of the brewery. Gohyakumankoku result in a more stoic, stiffer sake, so the toji made an effort to round this out by bringing out the sweetness. This is a delicate, creamy expression of a junmai ginjo. Using three different yeasts yields a subtle fruity aroma.
HOW TO ENJOY
PAIRING
The lovely lightness of this pairs well with simple, crisp spring vegetables like asparagus, artichokes, or peas; also goes well with white fish sashimi, scallops, soba or simple pasta dishes.
SERVING
Enjoy slightly chilled, a few degrees below room temperature, in a glass of your choice.
about the brewery
SOHOMARE BREWERY
Run by the Kono family since its founding, Sohomare Brewery was founded in 1872. Before taking over the business, the fifth generation and current president, Jun Kono, traveled to France in the 1980's to study the language and wine. His time there will later greatly influence the direction of the brewery. Shortly after becoming president in 1989, he decided the primary output of their sakes will be made kimoto style, there by radically differentiating his company from other breweries.