{"title":"Junmai Ginjo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAnswers to frequently asked questions about Japanese sake:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs sake a strong alcoholic drink?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is not a strong alcoholic drink. Most sakes have an alcohol content between 14 and 17 degrees, although the range can vary from 7° to 20°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs sake a distilled beverage?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSake is not distilled; it is the result of a fermentation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShould sake be consumed hot?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not mandatory to serve sake hot. In reality, it can be enjoyed at various temperatures. Although it was once traditionally consumed hot in Japan, preferably \"hi,\" today, enjoying it at room temperature or cold is also common. Sake can be appreciated at different times during a meal, whether as an aperitif, an accompaniment, or a digestive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen is sake consumed?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContrary to popular belief, sake is not a digestive offered at the end of a meal as in some Asian restaurants. It can be enjoyed, like wine, at different temperatures and at every stage of a meal (aperitif, starter, main course, dessert). Just like wine, sake is given as a gift and accompanies dishes. It is present during religious ceremonies and festivals. Sake is also present at weddings; traditionally, newlyweds drink three times from the same choko. Hot sake is traditionally served in tokkuri and O-choko. Cold sake is enjoyed in a wine glass or ochoko.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sake-sensai-aiyama-junmai-ginjo","title":"Sensai Aiyama Junmai Ginjo sake - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will love the notes of mushroom, pine sap, with small peppery, spicy touches and a slight astringency on the finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake is brewed from Aiyama variety rice, created in 1941 at the sake rice testing site of the Hyogo Prefectural Agricultural Experiment Station.\u003cbr\u003eIts main production area is Hyogo Prefecture, where it originates.\u003cbr\u003eAs it is a difficult variety to cultivate, it is a rare variety that is not often grown elsewhere. This rice commands a high price among sake rice varieties and is also known as the \"diamond of sake rice\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a high rate of white core expression and good water absorption, Aiyama dissolves easily in the mash. 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On the palate, one senses fresh acidity, the sweetness of rice, and a rich umami.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZUIYO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111369494861,"sku":"NISZY4","price":23.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/ZY4-s.webp?v=1782200712"},{"product_id":"sake-suisen-junmai-ginjo-vol16-720ml","title":"Sake Suisen Junmai Ginjo Vol.16%, 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis koji mould, isolated from the Suisen rice paddies, combined with the \"Giovanni No Shirabe\" yeast and the \"Yui No Ka\" rice, along with their unique brewing recipe, forms their golden recipe for this sake. The elegant aroma from low-temperature fermentation harmonises with the umami flavour of the pure rice, creating a masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pure rice ginjo sake offers a delicate aroma and a full-bodied flavour. The rice is polished to 50% and brewed during the coldest period of the year, thus preserving its pure flavour. The sake is characterised by a rich and pure flavour. This off-dry sake is characterised by a complex aroma, dominated by rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is open, fruity and floral, all gentleness, with also hints of wild strawberry, passion fruit and tangy just-ripe pineapple. It shows a strong sweetness on the palate, fruity, lightly tangy and lingering, with a clean finish.\u003cspan\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SUISEN SHUZO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111386272077,"sku":"NISIWSUI3","price":30.08,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/IWSUI3-s.webp?v=1782197816"},{"product_id":"sake-toyonoume-junmaiginjo-ito-okashi-14","title":"Sake Toyonoume Junmaiginjo Ito-okashi 14%","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndeed, the aroma was very different from that characteristic of unfiltered nigori-style sakes.\u003cbr\u003eInitially sold as a downgraded sake, it was met with great success on the market. The product name was retained and christened Ito-okashi or \"Itowokashi\", a name with several meanings, including delicious, excellent and interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CEL24 yeast captivates with its pronounced apple aroma and its refreshing citrus-like acidity, but its low alcoholic fermentation and low alcohol tolerance require rigorous management of the fermentation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, with appropriate management, it can produce a sake that transcends traditional sake concepts, something no other yeast could achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ito-okashi sake is a powerful and smooth sake, even among the most common dry Tosa sakes (from Kochi).\u003cbr\u003eThis sake offers a fruity, floral aroma with powerful notes of apple from the yeast used. It is a sake similar to a white wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is lively and juicy on the palate, refreshing and smooth, with a refreshing and elegant malic acidity. The finish is long, with notes of cream and barley sugar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAKAGI SHUZO","offers":[{"title":"300 ml","offer_id":54111386468685,"sku":"NISTKG5","price":8.83,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"720 ml","offer_id":54111386501453,"sku":"NISTKG4","price":19.67,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/TKG4-s.webp?v=1782200372"},{"product_id":"sake-kid-junmai-ginjo-karakuchi-1550-720-ml","title":"Saké Kid Junmai Ginjo Karakuchi 15.50%, 720 ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIt can be enjoyed at various temperatures, from chilled to warm, making it an ideal choice for your evenings. It releases a gentle and delicately lingering fragrance, with aromas evoking spices, vanilla, and cardamom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIts smooth, velvety texture on the palate transforms into a rich and mellow umami flavour. In the background, a clean and persistent dryness enhances the flavour. The finish is remarkably lively and pronounced. This is a dry, rich, and superbly balanced sake.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name KID stands for \"climate of Kishu\" and was created by the house by combining the first character of the word \"Kishu\" (the former name of Wakayama Prefecture) and the second character of \"Fuudo\" (natural characteristics), thus giving rise to the original name \"Kido\" or \"KID\" in the Latin alphabet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \"KID\" also represents the innocence and freedom of a child. The KID range created by Heiwa Shuzo aims to introduce the charm of sake to new generations who rarely drink it and have little knowledge of this beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pasteurisation is described as manual. It is carried out using the \"binkan hiire\" method: the sake is bottled but the bottles are not completely sealed. They are first heated to above 65°C. This low-temperature pasteurisation preserves the taste and aromas of the drink, as well as a pleasant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIWA SHUZOU Co. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111386861901,"sku":"NISSH31","price":19.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/SH31-s.webp?v=1782200300"},{"product_id":"sake-miwatari-connection-junmai-ginjo-affine-en-fut-14","title":"Miwatari Connection Junmai Ginjo barrel-aged Saké 14% - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiwatari Connection Junmaishu sake possesses the aroma and the rich, ample body of the Merlot wine produced in Nagano, aged in the same barrels.\u003cbr\u003eYou will enjoy the nose of ripe apple and chamomile — a sweet and tangy delight. Best enjoyed well chilled with ice cubes. \"Miwatari\" takes its name from the sacred ice formations that appear every winter on Lake Suwa. This sake, crafted with passion and expertise by the brewery's young brewers, showcases the terroir of Nagano, with a balance of umami, acidity and a refreshing finish.\u003cbr\u003eToshimaya's unwavering commitment to quality and innovation has earned it a place among Japan's finest sake producers. Each bottle of Toshimaya sake bears witness to the deep bond between the brewery and its heritage, and to its relentless pursuit of excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TOSHIMAYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111393644877,"sku":"NISTOSHI2","price":34.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/TOSHI2-s.webp?v=1782200372"},{"product_id":"sake-petillant-miwatari-junmai-ginjo-17-720-ml","title":"Sparkling Saké Miwatari Junmai Ginjo 17%, 720 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e It was produced in collaboration with Louis Robuchon Abe, son of Joël Robuchon.\u003cbr\u003eThe Miwatari Junmai Ginjo sparkling sake is characterised by its refreshing umami flavour.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a sake that pairs well with both Japanese and French cuisine.\u003cbr\u003e\"Sparkling\" refers to the formation of micro-foam, meaning that the natural carbon dioxide produced during fermentation is retained in the bottle. \"Sparkling\" refers to the formation of micro-foam, meaning that the natural carbon dioxide produced during fermentation is retained in the bottle.\u003cbr\u003eThe naturally present carbon dioxide, preserved during the fermentation process, gives it a lively effervescence, while its delicate aromas and silky texture lead to a fresh, dry finish.\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant aroma, with notes of white peach, mandarin, banana, pear, lychee, redcurrant and a hint of marshmallow.\u003cbr\u003eOn the palate, a pleasant, natural and delicate carbonation. 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Immediately after tasting, a lingering aftertaste develops gradually, then concludes gracefully with a quick and pleasant freshness. This is an exceptional masterpiece that offers superb perfection, founded on an extraordinary sense of balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HEIWA SHUZOU Co. Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54111403180365,"sku":"NISSH33","price":31.33,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/6438\/8941\/files\/SH33-s.webp?v=1782200299"},{"product_id":"sake-junmai-ginjo-danchigai-karakuchi","title":"Danchigai Karakuchi Junmai Ginjo Sake - 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistilled alcohol is generally added to make sake dry, but this product is made solely with rice. 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