FOOD & SAKE PAIRINGS
SPICED AND GRILLED MACKEREL
AND WATERCRESS SALAD
サバの香味焼き、クレソンのサラダ
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HARUKASUMI JUNMAI
GINJO ‘BLUE LABEL’
春霞 純米吟醸
ブルーラベル
The local Rokugo area in Akita prefecture boasts dozens
of natural springs including some of Japan’s recognised
selection of the 100 best-regarded springs. “Harumasumi”,
meaning “misty spring” in Japanese, offers sake with
purity and delicacy which comes from their abundant
cleanest soft water source in the region.
CATEGORY:
TASTING
JUNMAI
ABV: 16.4%
RICE POLISHING RATIO: 5%
5
RICE:
MIYAMANISHIKI &
MISATONISHIKI
ACIDITY 1.5
SAKE METER VALUE
+1
PRODUCER:
KURIBAYASHI SHUZO
LOCATION: AKITA
Delicately sweet nose with hints of gooseberry.
Smooth and elegant yet had well rounded and layered
umami with a pleasant acidity and herbaceous clean
aftertaste. Best served chilled or at room temperature.
Available at Sam Sake online shop, £28 (720ml)
www.samsake.com
MUSEUM OF SAKE JOURNAL 50