Kuromatsu-Hakushika Junmai Ginjo (黒松白鹿 純米吟醸)

Kuromatsu Hakushika Junmai Ginjo is a representative daily premium sake from Tatsuuma Honke Brewing crafted using Miyamizu the famous water of Nishinomiya in Hyogo Prefecture. Boasting over three hundred and fifty years of brewing history this brewery completed this product by polishing the rice down to sixty percent aiming for a high quality sake that can be enjoyed without burden at the everyday dining table. The moment it is poured into a glass gentle and soft fruity aromatics reminiscent of melon and pear comfortably linger around the olfactory senses without any irritation. Upon tasting the soft umami of the rice spreads lightly based on the firm mineral structural integrity unique to Miyamizu. As demonstrated by its Sake Meter Value of plus one and acidity of one point three it maintains perfect neutrality that is neither overly sweet nor sour delivering a smooth and velvety texture like water. After swallowing it drops off cleanly without leaving any residue in the mouth performing its role as a perfect food pairing sake that refreshingly cleanses the palate during a meal. Rather than asserting a flamboyant personality it is a result that shows the standard of traditional sake from the Nada region of Japan blending smoothly with any dish.

1. Sea Bream (鯛) Sashimi: The gentle melon and pear notes, along with the soft rice sweetness of Kuromatsu Hakushika Junmai Ginjo, enhance the delicate flavor of sea bream. The sake's clean finish acts as a refreshing palate cleanser, allowing you to enjoy the next piece of sashimi even more. 2. Grilled Salmon or Yellowtail Sashimi: The soft umami and clean finish of Kuromatsu Hakushika Junmai Ginjo refreshingly cleanse the oiliness in the mouth without overpowering the flavors of the rich red fleshed fish.