Hanatomoe Yodan Muroka Nama
Yon-Dan Shikomi or 4-stage fermentation is relatively rare in sake production, and in this case it gives the sake more body and intensity. This shows a wonderful aroma of mango fruit, impeccable balance of sweetness & acidity on the palate & great depth of flavour.
This is a complex sake with a variety of aromatics, rich flavors on the palate, and a nice balance of sweetness, dryness, and acidity. There are lactic aromas of yogurt and sweet butter, grain and rice notes of steamed rice and bran, and aromas of smoke duck, soya sauce, and light caramel. The body is medium and there are nice flavors of dried fruits on the palate.
Hanatomoe Yodan Muroka Nama
Yon-Dan Shikomi or 4-stage fermentation is relatively rare in sake production, and in this case it gives the sake more body and intensity. This shows a wonderful aroma of mango fruit, impeccable balance of sweetness & acidity on the palate & great depth of flavour.
This is a complex sake with a variety of aromatics, rich flavors on the palate, and a nice balance of sweetness, dryness, and acidity. There are lactic aromas of yogurt and sweet butter, grain and rice notes of steamed rice and bran, and aromas of smoke duck, soya sauce, and light caramel. The body is medium and there are nice flavors of dried fruits on the palate.
Fully committed to local farmers...
Miyoshino Jozo is located in Yoshino region, Nara Prefecture, a locality named "Senbonzakura" in reference to the many cherry trees that cover the surrounding hills.
Brewer Teruaki Hashimoto is committed to local agriculture and he is determined not to burden local farmers with the difficulty and risk of cultivating hard to grow varietals. He takes whatever rice the farmers grow and adjust his methods to bring out the best in it. Hashimoto-san also works exclusively with natural yeasts and minimal temperature manipulation. He feels that this is the best representation of the local environment, and the acids emitted by the yeast make the resultant sake very unique.
Embracing old-school brewing methods without being chained by tradition, Hashimoto-san aims to make the sake he wants to make ie. sake to be drunk with food, with character and acid is proving to be the type of sake many modern drinkers are looking for.
Fully committed to local farmers...
Miyoshino Jozo is located in Yoshino region, Nara Prefecture, a locality named "Senbonzakura" in reference to the many cherry trees that cover the surrounding hills.
Brewer Teruaki Hashimoto is committed to local agriculture and he is determined not to burden local farmers with the difficulty and risk of cultivating hard to grow varietals. He takes whatever rice the farmers grow and adjust his methods to bring out the best in it. Hashimoto-san also works exclusively with natural yeasts and minimal temperature manipulation. He feels that this is the best representation of the local environment, and the acids emitted by the yeast make the resultant sake very unique.
Embracing old-school brewing methods without being chained by tradition, Hashimoto-san aims to make the sake he wants to make ie. sake to be drunk with food, with character and acid is proving to be the type of sake many modern drinkers are looking for.
How it tastes.
Three pairings.
Lamb chops, charred
The thyme picks up grilled rosemary; the brightness cuts the fat.
Mezze table
Hummus, muhammara, kibbeh — high notes for a low‑slung table.
Mushroom risotto
A vegetarian match. The wine’s salinity reads as savoury.
Three pairings.
Lamb chops, charred
The thyme picks up grilled rosemary; the brightness cuts the fat.
Mezze table
Hummus, muhammara, kibbeh — high notes for a low‑slung table.
Mushroom risotto
A vegetarian match. The wine’s salinity reads as savoury.
At Nippon Sake Imports, we bring a carefully curated portfolio of Japanese beverages to Canada — with sake at the heart of everything we do. Through deep relationships with artisan producers across Japan, we connect Canadians to bottles that are genuinely difficult to source elsewhere. Our mission is simple: exceptional craft sake, honestly priced.
Nippon Sake.
At Nippon Sake Imports, we bring a carefully curated portfolio of Japanese beverages to Canada — with sake at the heart of everything we do. Through deep relationships with artisan producers across Japan, we connect Canadians to bottles that are genuinely difficult to source elsewhere. Our mission is simple: exceptional craft sake, honestly priced.
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