Okunomatsu Sakura Daiginjo Sake - 300 ml
Okunomatsu Sakura Daiginjo is a premium sake originating from the Fukushima prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is produced by Okunomatsu Sake Brewery, which was founded in 1716 during the early Edo period. Originally founded by a samurai family that transitioned into merchants and then brewers, the company is now led by the 19th generation of the Yusa family, continuing over 300 years of brewing tradition.
Description
This Daiginjo sake is crafted with Gohyaku Mangoku rice polished to 50%, resulting in a clear and clean sensory profile. It features an elegant and full aromatic bouquet with notes of vanilla, nutty coconut custard, and tropical fruits like cherries and strawberries, accented by a hint of anise. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and medium-sweet, offering a balanced acidity with salty undertones and a delicate touch of umami. The finish is clean and dry, true to the refined Ginjo style. It has an alcohol by volume of 15.4% and is best enjoyed chilled in a wine glass to appreciate its floral top notes.
Food Pairing
The delicate and light nature of Okunomatsu Sakura Daiginjo makes it an ideal companion for pure dishes such as sashimi, garlic shrimp, and steamed mussels. Its fruit-forward profile and balanced acidity also pair exceptionally well with soft creamy cheeses like brie, and even Western fare such as pasta with seafood or pesto sauce. For more adventurous pairings, it can be served with garlic scape vichyssoise, five-cheese quiche, or a Hawaiian-style chicken salad.
Okunomatsu Sakura Daiginjo is a premium sake originating from the Fukushima prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is produced by Okunomatsu Sake Brewery, which was founded in 1716 during the early Edo period. Originally founded by a samurai family that transitioned into merchants and then brewers, the company is now led by the 19th generation of the Yusa family, continuing over 300 years of brewing tradition.
Description
This Daiginjo sake is crafted with Gohyaku Mangoku rice polished to 50%, resulting in a clear and clean sensory profile. It features an elegant and full aromatic bouquet with notes of vanilla, nutty coconut custard, and tropical fruits like cherries and strawberries, accented by a hint of anise. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and medium-sweet, offering a balanced acidity with salty undertones and a delicate touch of umami. The finish is clean and dry, true to the refined Ginjo style. It has an alcohol by volume of 15.4% and is best enjoyed chilled in a wine glass to appreciate its floral top notes.
Food Pairing
The delicate and light nature of Okunomatsu Sakura Daiginjo makes it an ideal companion for pure dishes such as sashimi, garlic shrimp, and steamed mussels. Its fruit-forward profile and balanced acidity also pair exceptionally well with soft creamy cheeses like brie, and even Western fare such as pasta with seafood or pesto sauce. For more adventurous pairings, it can be served with garlic scape vichyssoise, five-cheese quiche, or a Hawaiian-style chicken salad.
Description
Okunomatsu Sakura Daiginjo is a premium sake originating from the Fukushima prefecture in the Tohoku region of Japan. It is produced by Okunomatsu Sake Brewery, which was founded in 1716 during the early Edo period. Originally founded by a samurai family that transitioned into merchants and then brewers, the company is now led by the 19th generation of the Yusa family, continuing over 300 years of brewing tradition.
Description
This Daiginjo sake is crafted with Gohyaku Mangoku rice polished to 50%, resulting in a clear and clean sensory profile. It features an elegant and full aromatic bouquet with notes of vanilla, nutty coconut custard, and tropical fruits like cherries and strawberries, accented by a hint of anise. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and medium-sweet, offering a balanced acidity with salty undertones and a delicate touch of umami. The finish is clean and dry, true to the refined Ginjo style. It has an alcohol by volume of 15.4% and is best enjoyed chilled in a wine glass to appreciate its floral top notes.
Food Pairing
The delicate and light nature of Okunomatsu Sakura Daiginjo makes it an ideal companion for pure dishes such as sashimi, garlic shrimp, and steamed mussels. Its fruit-forward profile and balanced acidity also pair exceptionally well with soft creamy cheeses like brie, and even Western fare such as pasta with seafood or pesto sauce. For more adventurous pairings, it can be served with garlic scape vichyssoise, five-cheese quiche, or a Hawaiian-style chicken salad.
