Yucho Brewery

NAMA Junmai Muroka Genshu Sake, 'Wind of the Woods', Kaze no Mori

NAMA Junmai Muroka Genshu Sake, 'Wind of the Woods', Kaze no Mori

NAMA Junmai Muroka Genshu Sake Wind of the Woods Kaze no Mori

Brewery: Yucho Shuzo • Prefecture: Nara• Rice: Akitsuho milled to 65%  •  Water: Semi-hard water from 100m deep wells • Yeast: Kyokai #7 • Sake Meter Value: +2.5  •  Acidity: 1.8 • ABV: 17%

  • Notes of fresh berries and herbs
  • Natural effervescence from in-bottle secondary fermentation
  • Ancient varietal Akitsuho rice is grown locally exclusively for the brewery and milled to 65%.

Fresh and bright, Kaze no Mori Nama Junmai bursts with vitality. Beautiful light aromas of fresh herbs give way to flavors of berries, and the entire brew is laced with a faint effervescence, the bubbles elevating the sake. The brewery’s naturally mineral-rich hard water gives the sake weight and depth to contrast the lightness of the style.

Info

Producer:
Vintage:
NV
Country:
Japan
Region:
Nara
Appellation:
Nara Prefecture
Variety:
Akitsuho Rice

Sizes Available

Full Bottle JP-YCH-02-NV 12/720ml

Press & Reviews

Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2018-04-27