Home-drinking.
It has a gorgeous ginjo aroma and moderate sweetness. When drunk chilled, the acidity predominates over the sweetness, and as the temperature rises, the sweetness expands.
new rice field in Uenawa
One of the sake "Abe" field-specific projects, this is "Kaminawashinden", a field-specific brand of sake "Abe", made from 100% rice produced in Kaminawashinden, Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture. It has a fresh fruitiness reminiscent of green apples with nuances like freshly cooked white rice. The taste is rich in flavor with a low sweetness, and is harmonized by the abundant acidity. The refreshing aftertaste is a gem that allows you to enjoy the dryness of the wine.
Sawaya Matsumoto, Morihate Gohyakumangoku
The refreshing citrus aroma gives way to a clear, juicy flavor. The clean acidity on the back end is pleasantly fresh and sharp. It is a sake that goes well with food. It is a great match for refreshing dishes and sashimi, and offers excellent value for money. It is a perfect bottle for a mealtime drink.
Hirotogawa Junmai Daiginjo
Ikeda Sake Brewery is an authorized distributor of Hirotogawa, a Japanese sake (locally brewed sake) made by Matsuzaki Shuzo.
In his first year as a toji, the sake he brewed won a gold medal at the National New Sake Competition.
He has quickly become a national leader in his short time in the position! Hirotogawa is brewed by a young genius toji in his 30s named "Matsuzaki Yuyuki.
He has since won consecutive gold medals at the National New Sake Competition, and has also achieved excellent results at commercial sake competitions where famous breweries from all over Japan gather, making him something of a young star in Fukushima Prefecture's sake industry. Hirotogawa, the young star of Fukushima!
The Classic Series has a great appeal with its unique balance of acidity and umami. The lineup features the full flavor of ancient rice "Kame-no-o", high-grade sake rice "Yamadanishiki", and "Omachi", which is also known as the "phantom rice".
The Classic Series, produced with the ancient rice Kame-no-o, has a mild aroma and a full-bodied flavor. The deep flavor of Kame-no-o and the sweet and sour taste unique to Sengoku spread out. It is recommended to be served moderately chilled in a wine glass or warmed.