Asian Beverages Dans Guide 2022

JUNMAI GINJO – SHU

Junmai Ginjo-shu is next level. Its production is labour intensive and uses rice polished to a higher degree of at least 60%. It is fermented at colder temperatures for longer, giving the Ginjo-shu a distinctive flavour profile that is elegantly light and aromatic with fresh fruit characters.

MANATSURU JUNMAI GINJO 720ML

186494 $38.99

Made with Miyama Nishiki rice in the Miyagi Prefecture, this delightful sake is well-rounded with a mellow and rich palate. A premium sake with a rice polishing ratio of 50%, it exhibits aromas of gentle incense with a clean and smooth finish.

SHUNNOTEN JUNMAI GINJO 720ML 188984 $30.99 The label of this super-premium sake features the warbler that sings in February when it is icy cold, a time when quality sake in Japan is produced. The nose sings of fruit and flower aromas while the palate is a complex fusion of sweet sour and a pleasant taste of Japanese plum on the finish.

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SHIRAYUKI JUNMAI GINJO AKAFUJI 720ML

190991 $31.99

A premium, dry sake produced with glossy rice polished to at least 50% of its original size. Light and complex, it has a fragrant nose of white chocolate, caramel and vanilla, leading to a fresh citrus fruit palate with a crisp, clean finish.

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