Yamamoto Pure Black, 15% 720ML
Mystical spring water, cascades from the Shirakami mountains (UNESCO World Heritage Site) into the rice terraces where AkitaSakekomachi is lovingly cultivated by Yamamoto san, through the adoption of organic farming methods, free of pesticides.
Distinctively Akita – Yamamoto san’s masterful revivial of yeast no.12, which for many years, had not been widely used, yields a rich, spice & berry laden sake with aromatic & citrus notes.
Region:Yamamoto Gomei, Akita
Serving temprature:Chilled
Characteristics:
Rice polishing ratioCleaner, lighter-bodied flavours
Deeper, fuller-bodied flavours
Palate:
A modern, fresh style of junmai ginjo by maverick brewer Yamamoto with aromas of rockmelon, kiwi, pineapple, grapefruit and natural wet stone.<br>This sake is bottled just a few days after pressing, leaving a slight spritz on the palate. Sherbet, citrus peel, honeydew, pink grapefruit and minerals predominate. Short, clean nish with food friendly acidity.
Please note that taste might differ between individuals
Background:
Mystical spring water, cascades from the Shirakami mountains (UNESCO World Heritage Site) into the rice terraces where AkitaSakekomachi is lovingly cultivated by Yamamoto san, through the adoption of organic farming methods, free of pesticides. Distinctively Akita – Yamamoto san’s masterful revivial of yeast no.12, which for many years, had not been widely used, yields a rich, spice & berry laden sake with aromatic & citrus notes.