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Shinsei “Gold”
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Shinsei “Gold”

Kyoto prefecture

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For the gold winners

The word “gold” in the name is in there for good reason. This brew won gold in the daiginjo class at The Fine Sake Awards Japan 2019 and gold in the Yamadanishiki class at Kuramaster 2020. The brewers slowly and carefully age this sake at 32°F for six months to give it a full flavor of juicy cantaloupe with a balanced umami that all culminates in a sharp, enticing aftertaste.

Characteristics

Brand Shinsei
Brewery Yamamoto Honke
Category Junmai Daiginjo
Subcategory N/A
Taste Profile Light & Sweet
Rice variety Yamadanishiki
Yeast variety Association No. 1801
Alcohol 15.0%
RPR ? 50%
SMV ? -3.0
Acidity ? 1.3
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

The best serving temperature of Shinsei “Gold” is cold (40-60°F).
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Region

Shinsei “Gold” - Kyoto prefecture

Shinsei is made in Kyoto prefecture in the Kinki region.

Taste Metrics

Tasting Notes

  • Melon

    Melon

  • Flower

    Flower

Recommended Pairing

  • Cheese

    Cheese

  • Meat

    Meat

  • Sushi/Sashimi

    Sushi/Sashimi

Yamamoto Honke

Yamamoto Honke, currently in the 11th generation, was established in the old capital city Kyoto in 1677. Burned to the ground during the battle of Fushimi Toba in the 19th century — which resulted in the defeat of the shogunate — the brewery was quickly rebuilt with the support of the locals. Two things remain constant since establishment: the use of their well water called Shiragikusui, one of the seven mystical waters within the Fushimi region that produces a very smooth, well-balanced, soft and gentle mouthfeel; and that every time the heir becomes the president, their first names become Genbee.

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