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Kinoene “Junmai Ginjo”
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Kinoene “Junmai Ginjo”

Chiba prefecture

$27.00
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$27.00

Time-tested excellence

This clean-cut junmai ginjo comes from Iinuma Honke, a brewery with over 300 years of sake-making history. Times have changed but one thing is certain: they still make exquisite sake. Kinoene “Junmai Ginjo” was a grand gold medalist in the main category at the Fine Sake Awards Japan 2019. The sake itself is bursting with enticing aroma and pristine flavor with hints of freshly sliced apple and a crisp finish.

Characteristics

Brand Kinoene
Brewery Iinuma Honke
Category Junmai Ginjo
Subcategory N/A
Taste Profile Light & Dry
Rice variety YamadanishikiGohyakumangoku
Yeast variety Association No. 1801,  Association No. 1001
Alcohol 16.0%
RPR ? 55%
SMV ? 0
Acidity ? 1.5
Values listed are at the time of production.

Serving Temperature

The best serving temperature of Kinoene “Junmai Ginjo” is cold (40-60°F) or room temp (70°F).
  • Recommended
  • Not Recommended

Region

Kinoene “Junmai Ginjo” - Chiba prefecture

Kinoene is made in Chiba prefecture in the Kanto region.

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Tasting Notes

  • Apple

    Apple
  • Muscat Grape

    Muscat Grape

Recommended Pairing

  • Seafood

    Seafood
  • Aperitif

    Aperitif

Iinuma Honke

Iinuma Honke is backed by 300 years of sake experience. Located in Chiba prefecture, a well-known agricultural region, the brewery appreciates the importance that quality rice and crystalline spring water has in crafting sensational sake. While they have a firm dedication to the tradition of sake, they also understand the importance of progress and venture, approaching their art with a sense of positivity. Each batch of sake they produce accents the original taste of the rice and delivers a blossoming aroma combined with a supremely smooth flavor. They hope that their sake can open you to the tradition of sake and Japanese culture, and put a smile on your lips anytime you partake.

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