IWA 5 “Assemblage 4” With Gift Box
Toyama prefecture
A special presentation
Chapter four in the story of IWA 5, a junmai daiginjo offered in more than 40 Michelin 3-star restaurants, is a wine-lover’s delight. This once-pasteurized sake is light, focused and supple. Marzipan, mushroom, cherry, violet, even a touch of woodsmoke and vermouth appear like daydreams. This variation comes with a form-fitting gift box made from reeds, making it biodegradable — a harmonious design that mirrors IWA’s desire to live with nature.
*Due to the nature of the material, the gift box may present some imperfections, such as small black spots on the surface.
Characteristics
| Brand | IWA |
| Brewery | Shiraiwa K. K. |
| Category | Junmai Daiginjo |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Taste Profile | Rich & Sweet |
| Rice variety | Yamadanishiki, Omachi, Gohyakumangoku |
| Yeast variety | N/A |
| Alcohol | 15.0% |
| RPR | N/A |
| SMV | N/A |
| Acidity | N/A |
Serving Temperature
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Recommended
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Not Recommended
Region
IWA is made in Toyama prefecture in the Hokuriku region.
Taste Metrics
Tasting Notes
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Mineral
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Coconut
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White Pepper
Recommended Pairing
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Seafood
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Meat
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Veggies
Shiraiwa K. K.
This brewery was founded in 2019 by Richard Geoffroy, the fifth-generation chef de cave (winemaker) of Dom Pérignon. His appreciation for Japan and its people led to the establishment of this brewery in Tateyama, Toyama. While staying true to the roots of sake, their brewing is an adventurous undertaking of assemblage (blending), making IWA compatible with all world cuisines. The current brewmaster, Masato Yabuta, has been brewing since 1995, and has become a specialist in both yamahai and kimoto styles. IWA is widely recognized as the pioneer of assemblage in sake.
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All about sake
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Introduction
Welcome To Your Sake Journey!
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Lesson 1
What Is Sake?
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Lesson 2
What Is Sake Made of and How Is It Made?
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Lesson 3
What Is Rice Polishing Ratio?
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Lesson 4
Types of Sake
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Lesson 5
How To Store Sake
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Lesson 6
How To Drink and Serve Sake
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Lesson 7
Food Pairing Guide
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Lesson 8
Best Sake Bottles and Brands for Beginners
