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Katsuyama Ken Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml
Katsuyama Ken Junmai Ginjo Sake 720ml
SKU:1918
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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Katsuyama is a sake brewery run by the Isawa family in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in Japan's Tohoku region. Ken is its Junmai Ginjo, made from 100% Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 50%. It was named Champion Sake at the 2019 International Wine Challenge after first winning the Junmai Ginjo Trophy.
Each small batch is pressed slowly, over about a day. The brewery describes Ken as an elegant, food-oriented sake with a silky texture, restrained sweetness, real umami and balancing acidity. It is 16% alcohol and on the dry side. The nose shows melon, berry, lemon, stone fruit, bread and rice. On the palate expect apple, young strawberry and blood orange, with a crisp, slightly flinty finish. Very wine-like.
Serve chilled, around 45 to 50°F, in a white wine glass rather than a small cup. Pair with sashimi, grilled fish, tempura or chicken yakitori.
Bottle size: 720ml
