Japanese Sake List
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Saika Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo
Saika Yamada Nishiki Junmai Daiginjo
Class: Junmai Daiginjo
Style: Genshu
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: Koji 45%, Kake 50%
Brewery Location: Wakayama
Food Pairings: Battera, shiny bluefish oshizushi, sushi - especially salmon nigiri made with Kokonoe Saika's red vinegar
Tasting Notes: This Junmai Daiginjo is certified Kosher and Vegan. Characterized by its exquisitely balanced ginjo aroma, the unique umami of Yamada Nishiki rice, and clean finish. A Gold Award winner in the Premium Daiginjo category of the Fine Sake Awards for four consecutive years. The sake lees of this sake are aged for over three years then brewed together with Junmai sake in a large 30-koku wooden vat to create Saika's Ginjo Red Vinegar. The ultimate pairing for this sake is sushi made with Saika's Ginjo Red Vinegar!
Awards:
2023 Kura Master - Gold Award
2022 National Kanzake Competition - Gold Award
2018-2021 Fine Sake Awards - Gold Award
2018-2020 Joy of Sake - Gold Award
2018 Kura Master - Platinum Award & Jury Award (1st place in Junmai Daiginjo-Shu & Junmai Ginjo-Shu categories)
Size: 720ml
Location: CA Distribution
Brewery: Kokonoe Saika
Founded: 1908
Profile: Kokonoesaika is a rare brewery in that they not only brew sake but they also make vinegar as well. Situated in N. Wakayama prefecture in the city of Kinokawa, Saika was founded by Toyokichi Saika on the principles that "In order to make better vinegar we should consistently be using sake lees as the main raw material.” Furthermore, he also hoped to produce sake that people can enjoy with food together along with his vinegar. Therefore, in 1934, he began sake production as well, staying true to his motto of providing Japanese tables with good quality vinegar and sake. Today, Saika is transcending the boundaries of religions and food cultures to help people around the world for enjoy delicious food.
