Sho Chiku Bai "Sho" Junmai Ginjo Sake

This junmai ginjo sake is a delightful sake, equally good with or without food. Aromas include jasmine flowers, apple cider, strawberry, sweet Asian pear, sweet tea and baking spices. It has presence in the mouth with generous body and gentle texture. Flavors include apple cider, pear, sweet cream, baking spices, and white bread.

Detailed description:

Category / Style: ginjo nigori

Ingredients: water, rice, koji, sugars (invert sugar, fructose)

Alcohol degree: 14%

Sugar level: 24 g/L

Color: colorless

Size: 720mL

Taste: sweet and filled with delicious fruit notes

Serve: chilled

Suggested pairings: Match this sake with delicately-flavored, but textured and slightly sweet sushi, such as white tuna, toro, amaebi, and scallop. Also enjoy it with King Crab legs (warm or cold, no butter) or unsalted popcorn. Or, try it with mild, white, creamy cheese such as Brie or St. Andre. Cocktail Suggestion: Substitute this sake for dry vermouth in a vodka martini. Garnish with jasmine blossoms.

Producer: Takara Sake Brewing Co. Ltd

Country: United States