A junmai ginjo nicknamed the "Emperor's Well" from Niigata Prefecture. This sake has rich chocolate aromas, complex flavors, and elegant clean finish. This sake is produced by a traditional time-consuming method for preparing yeast starter called “Yamahai”, which gives elusive “Umami” or richness and fullness of the flavor. Pairs with full flavored or rich dishes. Tempura. Grilled seafood with rich sauce. This Yamahai style sake won a gold medal at “Joy of Sake” (the US National Sake Appraisal) in 2006.
Polish: 58%
SMV: +2
Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Method: Yamahai