Japanese wines are synonymous with Sake, which is dangerously easy to drink. Some of the labels on bottles of sake describe what you should expect, here are some simple explanations.
大吟醸 - rice has at least 50% of its outer layer polished away.
吟醸 - rice has at least 60% of its outer layer polished away.
純米 - alcohol is produced with 100% rice, without additional alcohol added.
There are a few other characteristics that define the flavours of Sake, but they're not indicated on bottles. So if you're looking for something specific, contact us through our online chat box.
Akabu MOUNTAIN Junmai-shu Sake 赤武 MOUNTAIN 純米酒 2021 720ml
Akabu MOUNTAIN Junmai-shu Sake 赤武 MOUNTAIN 純米酒 2021 720ml
The last of the summer sake released by Akabu in 2021. Compared to teh previous release of AIR and SEA, its has a slightly stronger Umami favour yet still sharp and refreshing. it is easy to drink and good pairing with most cuisines.
Rice: Ginginga
Daishinshu (Nagano) Betsugakoi Junmai Daiginjo Nama 大信州 別囲 大吟釀 生酒 720ml
Daishinshu (Nagano) Betsugakoi Junmai Daiginjo Nama 大信州 別囲 大吟釀 生酒 720ml
Grade: Junmai Daijinjo Nama Sake
Polish: 49%
ABV.: 16.7%
Vol: 720ml
Koji Rice: Kinmonnishiki
Brewed Rice: Kinmonnishiki
等級: 純米大吟醸生酒
精米步合: 49%
酒精度: 16.7%
容量: 720ml
麴米: 金紋錦
掛米: 金紋錦
Daishinshu (Nagano) Chokarakuchi Junmai Ginjo Sake 大信州 超辛口 純米 吟釀酒 720ml
Daishinshu (Nagano) Chokarakuchi Junmai Ginjo Sake 大信州 超辛口 純米 吟釀酒 720ml
Grade: Junmaiginjo
Polish: 59%
ABV.: 15.0%
Vol: 720ml
Type: mixture of Fragrant type & Light and smooth type
Koji Rice: Hitogokochi
SMV: +11
Acidity: 1.5
等級: 純米吟釀
精米步合: 59%
酒精度: 15.0%
容量: 720ml
類型: 介乎薰酒與爽酒之間
麴米: Hito Gokochi米
日本酒度: +11
酸度
Daishinshu (Nagano) Chokarakuchi Junmai Ginjo 大信州 超辛口 純米 吟釀酒 Sake 300ml
Daishinshu (Nagano) Chokarakuchi Junmai Ginjo 大信州 超辛口 純米 吟釀酒 Sake 300ml
Grade: Junmaiginjo
Polish: 59%
ABV.: 16.0%
Vol: 300ml
Type: mixture of Fragrant type & Light and smooth type
Koji Rice: Hitogokochi
SMV: +11
Acidity: 1.5
等級: 純米吟釀
精米步合: 59%
酒精度: 16.0%
容量: 720ml
類型: 介乎薰酒與爽酒之間
麴米: Hito Gokochi米
日本酒度: +11
酸度
Daishinshu (Nagano) NAC Junmai Ginjo 大信州 NAC 純米 吟釀酒 Sake 720ml
Daishinshu (Nagano) NAC Junmai Ginjo 大信州 NAC 純米 吟釀酒 Sake 720ml
NAC (長野県原産地呼称管理制度認定酒): This Daishinshu Junmaiginjo is qualified for NAC (Nagano Appelation Control) status, as referred to Quality Wine Produced in a Nagano region.
Grade: Junmaiginjo
Polish: 59%
ABV.: 16.0%
Vol: 720ml
Type: Fragrant type
Koji Ri
Daishinshu (Nagano) Teippai Junmai Daiginjo 大信州 滿手 純米 大吟釀 720ml
Daishinshu (Nagano) Teippai Junmai Daiginjo 大信州 滿手 純米 大吟釀 720ml
Grade: Junmai Daijinjo
Polish: 40%~45%
ABV.: 17.7%
Vol: 720ml
Koji Rice: Kinmonnishiki
Brewed Rice: Kinmonnishiki
等級: 純米吟釀
精米步合: 40%~45%
酒精度: 17.7%
容量: 720ml
麴米: 金紋錦
掛米: 金紋錦
Daishinshu Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake 大信州 純米吟醸 氣泡 濁酒 720ml
Daishinshu Junmai Ginjo Sparkling Sake 大信州 純米吟醸 氣泡 濁酒 720ml
Top nose of lactic acid and yogurt aroma. Fine sparkling with the fruitiness of melon, pineapple, grape, pear, followed by a lactic acid-like with a carbonic bubbly touch on the palate. Long and dry finish. This sparkling sake uses the bottle fermentation
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 獺祭 三割九分39 純米大吟釀 1800ml (Giftbox)
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 獺祭 三割九分39 純米大吟釀 1800ml (Giftbox)
Sweet and fruity. The polished rice ratio of is 39%, which can be regarded as high-quality products among other brands.This is softer, the rice fragrant is thicker, and the overall taste is more delicate. There is a burst of sweet smell of cantaloupe at
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 獺祭 三割九分39 純米大吟釀 720ml
Dassai 39 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 獺祭 三割九分39 純米大吟釀 720ml
Sweet and fruity. The polished rice ratio of is 39%, which can be regarded as high-quality products among other brands.This is softer, the rice fragrant is thicker, and the overall taste is more delicate. There is a burst of sweet smell of cantaloupe at
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 獺祭 四割五分45 純米大吟釀 1800ml (Giftbox)
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 獺祭 四割五分45 純米大吟釀 1800ml (Giftbox)
There is no reason for us to craft sake unless it’s super delicious.”, this is the Dassai way. Using Yamada-Nishiki rice polished down to 45%, this specific sake deliver fruit aromatics and delicate sweetness.
Yamada-Nishiki rice, polished down to 45%
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 獺祭 四割五分45 純米大吟釀 720ml
Dassai 45 Junmai Daiginjo Sake 獺祭 四割五分45 純米大吟釀 720ml
There is no reason for us to craft sake unless it’s super delicious.”, this is the Dassai way. Using Yamada-Nishiki rice polished down to 45%, this specific sake deliver fruit aromatics and delicate sweetness.
Yamada-Nishiki rice, polished down to 45%
Enasan Junmai Daiginjo 惠那山純米大吟釀 720ml
Enasan Junmai Daiginjo 惠那山純米大吟釀 720ml
Grade: Junmai Daiginjo
Polish: 40%
ABV.: 16.0%
Vol: 720ml
Rice Type: Yamada Nishiki
等級: 純米大吟釀
精米步合: 40%
酒精度: 16.0%
容量: 720ml
釀造材料: 山田錦
Enasan Junmai 惠那山純米 720ml
Enasan Junmai 惠那山純米 720ml
Grade: Junmai
Polish: 59%
ABV.: 16.0%
Vol: 720ml
Koji Rice: Kinmonnishiki
Brewed Rice: Yamada Nishiki 55%, Gohykumangoku 60%
SMV: +10
Acidity: 1.6
等級: 純米
精米步合: 山田錦55%, 五百萬石 60%
酒精度: 16.0%
容量: 720ml
麴米: 山田錦
掛米: 五百萬石
日本酒度: +10
酸度: 1.6
Hananoka Idomi Higo Rokka Sparkling Nigori Sake 花の香 夏 肥後六花 瓶内ニ次発酵 濁酒 720ml
Hananoka Idomi Higo Rokka Sparkling Nigori Sake 花の香 夏 肥後六花 瓶内ニ次発酵 濁酒 720ml
Only 1600 bottles nationwide in Japan.
Refreshing, crisp, honeydew melon aroma
Rice: yamadanishiki
Rice Polishing ration: 50%
ABV: 16%
Vol: 720ml
Hananoka Sekka Junmai Daiginjo Natural Sparkling Sake 花の香 雪花 瓶内二次発酵 720ml
Hananoka Sekka Junmai Daiginjo Natural Sparkling Sake 花の香 雪花 瓶内二次発酵 720ml
Aroma of melon and pineapple, while it has a well balanced acidity and sweetness.
Rice: yamadanishiki
Rice Polishing ration: 50%
ABV: 16%
Vol: 720ml
Kokuryu 'Fuku' Daiginjo Sake 黒龍 ⼤吟醸 福 720ml
Kokuryu 'Fuku' Daiginjo Sake 黒龍 ⼤吟醸 福 720ml
There is a theory that the character "fortune" is formed by offering a barrel to God and praying for happiness.
The large ginjo sake with the character "Fuku" by the calligrapher Toshikazu Yoshikawa was put in a special lacquer box.
Grade: Daiginjo
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Kokuryu Jungin Junmai Ginjo Sake 黑龍 純吟 純米吟釀 720ml
Kokuryu Jungin Junmai Ginjo Sake 黑龍 純吟 純米吟釀 720ml
A sake that expresses the natural flavor of select Gohyakumangoku rice from Fukui. The harmony of taste and fragrance creates a depth of flavor—rich, dynamic and mysterious.
等級: 吟醸
精米步合: 50%
酒精度: 15.7%
容量: 720ml
釀造材料: 福井五百萬石
Kokuryu Kuzuryu Junmai Shu Sake 黒龍 九頭龍 純米酒 720ml
Kokuryu Kuzuryu Junmai Shu Sake 黒龍 九頭龍 純米酒 720ml
A full-bodied saké with temperature specific characteristics that can range from a rich full bodied liqueur to a light, dry and crisp saké.
This Junmaishu was made with the idea of combining the multiple characteristics of saké. By brewing at a specif
Kunimare Hokkaido Limited Junmai Ginjo Sake 國稀北海道限定純米吟釀
Kunimare Hokkaido Limited Junmai Ginjo Sake 國稀北海道限定純米吟釀
Hokkaido limited sake brewed with Ginpu, famous sake rice from Hokkaido, polished to 50%. Fruity aroma, semi-dry taste with good rice flavor and long aftertaste. Great sake to go with seafood.
ABV: 16%
Vol: 720ml
Kurumazaka (Wakayama) Junmaishu 車坂 純米酒 720ml
Kurumazaka (Wakayama) Junmaishu 車坂 純米酒 720ml
Grade: Junmai
Polish: 65%
ABV.: 15.5%
Vol: 720ml
Koji Rice: Gohykumangoku
Brewed Rice: Gohykumangoku
SMV: +4
Acidity: 1.6
等級: 純米
精米步合: 65%
酒精度: 15.5%
容量: 720ml
麴米: 五百萬石
掛米: 五百萬石
日本酒度: +4
酸度: 1.6
Minakuchi Shuzo Navy Drum Genshu (undiluted) Ginjo 水口酒造水軍太鼓原酒 720ml
Minakuchi Shuzo Navy Drum Genshu (undiluted) Ginjo 水口酒造水軍太鼓原酒 720ml
One of the most popular line of the brewery. It’s high alcohol is accompanied by sweetness and spiciness. The dominant flavour is actually easy to consume even among beginners.
Grade: Daijinjo
Polish (remaining): 70%
ABV.: 15.5%
Vol: 720ml
Rice:
Minanogawa “Stella” Premium Junmai Daiginjou 純米大吟醸 雫酒 無濾過原酒
Minanogawa “Stella” Premium Junmai Daiginjou 純米大吟醸 雫酒 無濾過原酒
It has been 13th generation since our ancestor first settled at the foot of Mt. Tsukuba. In 1867, 6th generation of Inaba started brewing Minanogawa by using the spring water in our backyard and premier rice.
Minanogawa is a name of river flows between M
Nabeshima Daiginjo Yamadanishiki Sake 鍋島 大吟醸 兵庫特A山田錦 720ml
Nabeshima Daiginjo Yamadanishiki Sake 鍋島 大吟醸 兵庫特A山田錦 720ml
Nabeshima Daiginjo is an exceptional sake because of its manufacture, the Fukuchiyo brewery using old and artisanal techniques, and by the quality of the ingredients brewed with in particular Yamadanishiki rice.
Rewarded with the "Champion Sake" priz
Ohmine 2 Grain Junmai Daiginjo Sake 大嶺 2粒米 純米大吟釀 720ml (2020)
Ohmine 2 Grain Junmai Daiginjo Sake 大嶺 2粒米 純米大吟釀 720ml (2020)
Omine Sake Brewery has abolished the specific name notation from this term. Due to the abolition of the specific name notation, all products will be renewed.
The mellow aroma of white peach and the lustrous sweetness of rice draw a line.
As the first
