Japanese Sake List
Information on hundreds of Sakes, including photos of bottles, spec sheets, and brewery information
Nova Sake Eclipse Junmai Daiginjo
Nova Sake Eclipse Junmai Daiginjo
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Rice: Calrose
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
Brewery Location: Covina
Food Pairings: Sushi, Sashimi, Clam Linguini, Steamed Seafood, Yakitori, Aged Parmesan Cheese, Gorgonzola Cheese.
Tasting Notes: The unique use of black koji gives this sake high acidity and rich umami. The sweetness balances out with the high acidity, reminiscent of a white wine, but finishes light like a sake. As a sake born in the wine state, California, this sake defines what it means to be an artisanal California sake. This is the ideal sake for pairing with light salty foods and foods with ample umami.
Awards:
2022 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition - Silver Medal
2021 New York World Wine & Spirits Competition - Silver Medal
Size: 750ml
Location: CA Distribution
Brewery: Nova Brewing Company
Founded: 2019
Nova Brewing Co. in Covina, California was founded in 2019 as the first craft sake brewery in LA. Nova’s goal is to have locals experience true craft nama sake made with California rice. Nova's head brewer startedas a homebrewer but eventually went to Japan to take apprenticeship at few breweries in Ibaraki. With techniques and experiences gained in Japan, they invented and built their own equipments with what they can acquire in LA which allows them their own unique style of sake brewing methods that set their products apart.
