Sohomare “Junmai Ginjo”

Sohomare Brewery

Sohomare Junmai Ginjo Sake. Sohomare Brewery.

Sohomare “Junmai Ginjo”

Sohomare Brewery

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.
ML.
720
VOL.
ALC.
15%
VOL.
Regular price $45.00

ABOUT THIS BOTTLE

SOHOMARE JUNMAI GINJO

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.

TASTING NOTES

Rice Polishing Ratio

This sake is made from 500 Mangoku rice that has been polished to 55%.


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.

  

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.