Junmai Daiginjo

SHO-UNE, meaning “soaring clouds”, is a supreme Japanese saké using only the finest rice, Yamada-Nishiki, and Nada’s famed natural spring water Miyamizu. This velvety smooth saké has fruity aromas and can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature. This saké pairs perfectly with rich and salty dishes.Alcohol: 15.5%SMV: +2Acidity: 1.4Polish/Mill rate: 50%

Tasting Notes: Elegant, refined, citrusy on the palate. Reminiscent of a clean mountain stream.Food pairing: White fish & shellfish – raw, steamed or grilled. Chicken - roasted or grilled.Rice: Gohyaku-man-goku Water: soft water Yeast: G901 (SMV): +3 Acidity: 1.3 Amino acids: 1.2 ** Only 1 in Stock ** ...

A bouquet of bright floral aromas is the perfect beginning for this crisp Junmai Daiginjo. Clean flavors of honeydew and lemon dominate but a subtle hint of licorice sneaks up once you get to the long and elegant finish. This is a great sipping sake but also a wonderful companion to a scallops, pork and other light meats. - Brewery

The brand name "Sanka" ("mountain flowers") is taken from a poem by the famous Chinese poet, LiBai: mountain flowers come out when two people drink together. It is also an homage to the elegant flowers on Mt. Yatsugatake in early spring.Flavorful type.Complex aroma of flowers, fruits and herbs. Fine balance of sourness and bitterness that give it a subtle taste.Brewery: Miyasaka Shuzo Co., Ltd.Rice type: Yamada-NishikiSeimaibuai: 45%SMV: +2Acidity: 1.4Alc: 16%-17% ** Only 2 in Stock ** ...

TASTING NOTES:Pale silvery emerald straw color. Fruity aromas and flavors of pineapple husk, Asian pear, and anise seed with a satiny, bright, fruity medium body and an even, refreshing, medium-length nectarine custard, spiced melon, radish, and ginger finish. A delightfully fruity and delicate spicy daiginjo.Recommended Dishes:Variety of cuisine. Japanese cuisine with emphasis on UMAMI flavors. Also pairs well with Western food with cream & butter.Polishing Rate: 50%Rice Grain: Yamada...

Tasting Notes:Clear with a nickel cast and a fine mousse. Aromas of white chocolate, on nut ume plum, and apple jelly with a fruity, frothy light body and a breezy, spiced apple and radish finish.Recommended dishes:Matches perfectly with dishes that highlight its fresh ingredients. Also recommended as an aperitif for palate cleanser. Polishing Rate: 50%Rice Grain: Tohoku RiceSMV: -25Acidity: 1.3 ...

Takantenjin Soul of the Sensei is a special Junmai Daiginjo brewed in memory of former Takatenjin Master Toji Shokichi Hase. Toji Hase worked tirelessly at the same brewery for over 40 years which in itself is surely an achievement worth honoring. He was also one of the four famous toji known as the "Four Guardians of Heaven" of the prestigious Noto Toji Guild. (Toji guilds are small groups of notable tojis whose main objectives are to educate and train successors, to refine skills, and to...

Tentaka uses triple-filtered water from an underground stream to brew this sake, then uses the laborious, low-yielding, ultra-gentle drip-pressing method of shizuku. Power, purity, and finesse are the result. While lime, mint, and lychee dominates the nose, the softness and suppleness of this medium-bodied sake has flavors of honeydew melon, ripened pear and fresh cut hay amplified by vibrant overall acidity. The laser-focused finish has an enjoyable dusty character with clean anise-like...

Notes: Flawless yet incredibly persistent. The purity of the region of Yamagata shines in this sake, with the crispness of their pristine water, the grassy, spicy quality of dewasansan rice, and the opulent textures derived from shizuku free run finishing. Seimaibuai 50%.

Flavorful type.Clean aroma of citrus fruits, peach and pear.Exquisite balance with some earthiness. Very long aftertaste.SMV: +5Acidity: 1.4

Flavorful type.Round and alluring, with the texture of raw silk. Well balanced, mild, slight sweetness stemming from its elegant aroma and moderate dryness.Alc: 16%-17%

Flavorful type.Fruity aromas of banana and pear. Round taste is nicely balanced with sweet flavors.SMV: +2Acidity: 1.3