Hakutsuru Superior Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml

Hakutsuru was founded in 1743 in the Nada district of Kobe, in Hyogo Prefecture, and its brewmaster is a Tanba Toji. In the US the sake is imported by SakéOne of Forest Grove, Oregon.

Superior is a Junmai Ginjo. The importer lists Japanese domestic rice polished to 60%, a proprietary yeast and a sake meter value of +3, on the dry side of the scale. The importer gives the alcohol as 14.5%.

SakéOne describes it as floral and aromatic, with a silky, well-balanced texture and flavors of blueberry, melon, pear and strawberry.

Against Ozeki Platinum Junmai Daiginjo, Hakutsuru Superior is brewed in Nada, Japan, rather than in California; for a classic Japanese Junmai Ginjo at an everyday price, choose Hakutsuru.

Serve it chilled. The importer suggests light, salty dishes such as seafood and grilled vegetables, so try it with sushi, yakitori or tempura.

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