Kinoene “Junmai Ginjo”
Chiba prefecture
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 | Yamadanishiki, Gohyakumangoku |
| Yeast variety | Association No. 1801, Association No. 1001 |
| Alcohol | 16.00% |
| RPR | 55% |
| SMV | 0 |
| Acidity | 1.5 |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Region
Kinoene is made in Chiba prefecture in the Kanto region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Apple
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Muscat Grape
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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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...
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