ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
TAMAGAWA RED LABEL
There is nothing timid about this sake. Powerful nose of woody, earthy, honey tea, citrus peel, roasted nuts and sesame, followed by a full-bodied palate that is round, rich, and chewy. Flavors of deep dark chocolate, bitter dandelion greens, honey nut and chicory. It's one of those "you like or you don't" type of sake, but you gotta at least try it once to know. It definitely sits in the driver's seat, so just sit back and enjoy the ride.
TASTING NOTES
Rice Polishing Ratio
This sake is made from Kitanishiki rice that has been polished to 66%.
HOW TO ENJOY
PAIRING
It's bold, dynamic flavors make it a good match for a wide range of foods from stews, grilled meats, to oysters and blue cheeses.
SERVING
Enjoy it a myriad of ways, from on the rocks, chilled, room temperature, to hot. Use glass tumbler for on the rocks, wine glass for chilled, or ochoko for hot and room temperature.
Founded in 1842, Kinoshita (Tamagawa) Brewery is definitely a brewery "doing interesting things" today. Kinoshita views each bottle as a work in progress. Time is the last ingredient they add to their sakes: each sake they produce is showcased in their newborn form as unpasteurized, unfiltered, undiluted (“3U”) limited editions, shipped throughout the winter brewing season as soon as they are pressed. From this starting point, they make a wide range of product styles which highlight the huge potential of sake, with time as a crucial ingredient.