Dewazakura “Oka” Cherry Bouquet
Yamagata prefecture
Truly iconic ginjo you must try
Dewazakura “Oka” Cherry Bouquet debuted in 1980 and quickly became a fan favorite product instigating the ginjo boom in Japan. Delicate floral notes reminiscent of cherry blossom petals and clean nose of fresh cold climate mineral water is refreshing to your soul. Needless to say it’s won multiple trophies and grand prix accolades internationally and continues to grace us with their iconic label and everlasting flavor.
Characteristics
Brand | Dewazakura |
Brewery | Dewazakura Sake Brewery |
Category | Ginjo |
Subcategory | N/A |
Taste Profile | Light & Dry |
Rice variety | Dewasansan, Haenuki |
Yeast variety | Association No. 10 lineage (Ogawa Yeast) |
Alcohol | 15.50% |
RPR | 50% |
SMV | 5 |
Acidity | 1.2 |
Serving Temperature
- Recommended
- Not Recommended
Region
Dewazakura is made in Yamagata prefecture in the Tohoku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Rice
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Flower
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Mineral
Recommended Pairing
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Aperitif
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Seafood
Dewazakura Sake Brewery
Coming from the “Ginjo Kingdom, Yamagata” and the first prefecture to obtain Geographical Indication in Japanese sake, Dewazakura is a truly iconic brewery known for their leadership in the industry. They started exporting sake in 1997 and currently export to 35 countries. They host and foster many young talents in the industry, and incorporate progressive initiatives such as using clean energy and examining their use of packaging. It is a brewery worthy of note producing iconic products while staying in the forefront of innovation. They are highly revered from both novice and experts.
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