| Brand | Jokigen |
| Region | Yamagata, Japan |
| Spirits Type | Sake |
| Spirits Style | Junmai Ginjo |
| ABV | 16% / Rice Polishing: 55% |
Product details
Jokigen Junmai Ginjo "Rice Label" Sake is a testament to the dedication and artistry of Sakata Shuzo, a brewery located in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture—a region renowned for its rich history and prosperous ports. Established in 1949 through the merger of five breweries with roots tracing back to the Edo period, Sakata Shuzo embodies a legacy of sake craftsmanship. Under the leadership of President and Master Brewer Shoichi Sato, the brewery meticulously crafts well-balanced, high-quality sake that boasts outstanding aroma and flavor, aiming to invigorate everyone who indulges for a better tomorrow.
This Junmai Ginjo offers a captivating "fruit basket" aroma, featuring notes of peach, plum, apricot, mango, lemon-lime, grape, cantaloupe, pineapple, and kiwi. On the palate, it presents a chewy, crisp, and lively profile with flavors of honeydew, papaya, pear, tart cherry, caramel apple, white chocolate, brown sugar, graham cracker, Granny Smith apple, spices, and a hint of pink peppercorn. The medium to full-bodied sake has a glossy texture that unravels delightful notes of fresh apple and muscat grape, transitioning into a soft but dry finish. Its versatility makes it an excellent companion to a variety of dishes, including sushi, sashimi, shellfish, cheeses, ponzu-based dishes, oysters with lemon, grilled white fish, grilled duck breast, miso-marinated black cod, and maguro sashimi.
