Tohoku Meijo [Hatsumago, Makiri]

Junmai Kimoto Sake, Hatsumago

Junmai Kimoto Sake, Hatsumago

Junmai Kimoto Sake Hatsumago

Brewery: Tohoku Meiji Shuzo • Prefecture: Yamagata  • Rice: Miyama Nishiki milled to 60% • Sake Meter Value: +3 • Acidity: 1.5 • ABV: 15.5%

  • Hatsumago means ‘first grandchild’ and dates to 1930, when the owner of the brewery was inspired by his joy at the birth of his grandson, and hoped their sake could convey the same sense of joy and satisfaction.
  • Brewed in the labor intensive Kimoto method which brings depth, body and acidity to the sake.
  • This is a low aroma, food driven sake, medium bodied with notes of raspberries and cinnamon, finishes dry.
  • Pairs well with Oyster, Caviar, Sea Urchin, crab cakes, cod fish, and roast chicken. 

Info

Vintage:
NV
Country:
Japan
Region:
Yamagata
Appellation:
Yamagata Prefecture
Variety:
Miyama Nishiki Rice

Sizes Available

Full Bottle JP-THM-01-NV 6/720ml
Half Bottle JP-THM-01-NVH 12/300ml