Japanese Sake List
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Koimari Saki Monochrome Junmai Daiginjo
Koimari Saki Monochrome Junmai Daiginjo
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Style: Genshu
Rice: Omachi
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
Brewery Location: Saga
Food Pairings:
Protein: White fish, chicken (steamed, poached, boiled), chilled poached chicken with sesame dressing & cucumbers.
Fruits & Vegetables: Berries, apples, peaches, salad with nuts, nutty dressings.
Dairy: Desserts with fresh cream, vanilla ice cream.
Tasting Notes: Refreshing sweet and tart aromas of melon, red apple, and yellow peach accented by cherry blossoms . Slightly bubbly when opened, with a mellow mouthfeel, gentle acidity, and sweetness. The finish is short, but the sweetness of the rice lingers pleasantly. Ideal food pairings would vary depending on temperature the sake is served at, but this sake is very versatile and can be enjoyed at a variety of temperatures.
Awards:
2021-2022 Omachi Summit Ginjo Category, Honor Award
Size: 720ml
Location: CA Distribution
Brewery: Koimari Shuzo
Founded: 1909
Profile: The Maeda family of Koimari Brewery originally ran a kimono shop in the port of Imari during the Edo period (1603-1867), before pivoting to sake brewing in 1909. Koimari is a small, 700-goku (180L) brewery in Imari City. "Seishu Koimari" was launched in 1971, named with the intent to create sake that is as beautiful as the local ceramic ware called "Koimari". In 2008, in hopes of advancing their business and skill, Koimari launched a special craft sake line, "Koimari Saki,” meaning 'ahead’. The history and romance of traditional Imari ceramics are sustained through the brewery's utilization of the techniques they have cultivated and handed down from generation to generation for sake brewing to preserve history and tradition, while pursuing sake making that suits the modern world.
