Moon Bloom 'Junmai Daiginjo'
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Moon Bloom 'Junmai Daiginjo' has a sweet melon and powdery nose. Think boxed cake mix alongside rice powder, with hints of juicy fruit and pea shoot stems. It has a robust palate – it will sit on the tongue and lips, and lovingly linger. The flavor profile is that of Horchata (rice milk + cinnamon) and soft-ball sugar (light stage of cooking caramel). This sake is clean, dry and uncomplicated. You'll notice a faint sweetness, that is best when served cold.
Specifications:
Brewery: Wakabayashi Jozo
Region: Nagano
Special Designation Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice Polishing Rate: 49% (51% milled away)
Rice: Miyamanishiki
Alcohol: 15%
Serve: Chilled
720ml
History:
Founded in 1896, Wakabayashi Jozo (Brewery) has been family run for over 120 years. 5th Generation Master Brewer, Mami Wakabayashi is the first female to run their brewery, and one of the very few female Master Brewers (Toji) in Japan. (Less than 3% of all breweries in Japan are run by a female Toji.)
Her new "Moon Bloom" line was inspired by Wakabayashi Brewery’s namesake, "Tsukiyoshino” (moon cherry blossoms). It was also inspired by the Tale of the Princess Kaguya, one of Japan’s oldest legends, a story of a beautiful woman from the moon who one day visits the earth.
Her sakes are made in small batches with low-temperature fermentation, permitting the yeast time to develop complex aromas ideal for the subtlety required in sake making. Not only does Nagano provide clean water for brewing, it also creates ideal climatic conditions for rice cultivation, which Wakabayashi uses to her advantage. Moon Bloom uses delicate-tasting Miyamanishiki and Hitogokochi rice locally sourced from Nagano Prefecture.
Rice, water, yeast, koji
Variation:
N/A
Serving Instructions:
Serve chilled.
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We are not responsible for heat-related issues, and we do not offer ice packs because melting ice packs can compromise the integrity of cardboard boxes in transit, risking damage to your package. Please consider the weather when placing your order, especially during the summer.