Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Koshi no Kanchubai Silver Junmai
Koshi no Kanchubai Silver Junmai
Class: Junmai
Rice: Gohyakumangoku
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 58%
Brewery Location: Niigata
Food Pairings: Yakitori, Tempura, Grilled Fish, Sashimi, Soba, Salty Fried Foods, Popcorn, Sharp Cheddar.
Tasting Notes: A classic Gohyakumangoku sake by Niigata Meiji that is smooth and quaffable - the Silver-label Junmai is a feat of delicate fruit aromas. This soft, pleasant sake is a major crowd pleaser with hints of banana and citrus beneath a gentle rice flavor. Pairable with both eastern and western dishes, and excellent at every temperature.
Awards:
2014 Los Angels International Wine Competition Gold Medal
Size: 720ml
Location: NY NJ Distribution
Brewery: Niigata Meijo
Founded: 1938
Profile: Niigata Meijo is located in Ojiya in the central region of Niigata Prefecture 150 miles north of Tokyo. A fertile valley for rice farming surrounded by snow-covered mountains in winter, the environment is ideal for sake production. They have produced sake for over 70 years, and they have received many awards for their characteristically beautiful, smooth, clean and clear sake.
