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Junmai Daiginjo Japanese Sakés
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Nanbu Bijin - Ancient Pillars
Nanbu Biijin, formerly known as Kuji Shuzo, is located in the southern part of Iwate Prefecture in a region called Nanbu, known for its lush, beautiful natural reserves and fine water. Ancient Pillars is also nama-chozo genshu which means two things: 1) the sake was pasteurized only once rather than twice (nama-chozo) and 2) no water was added to dilute the alcohol after brewing (genshu). The result is a stronger sake with some of the livelier flavors generally associated with unpasteurized sake. This is also truly a local Iwate sake since the water, yeast, and brewery workers are all from Iwate. In fact, they built the brewery right around the well they discovered to protect their vital water source. Toji Yamaguchi even spreads his knowledge locally by teaching student Tojis at the university.
Sake Facts
Quality Grade: Junmai Daiginjo (at least 50% of rice grain polished away)
Seimaibuai: 35% (65% of rice grain polished away)
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Yeast: Iwate: #2
Nihonshu-do: +3
Alcohol: 17.9%
Acidity: 1.4
Sulfite-free. Gluten-free. Kosher.Brewery Facts
Brewery Name: Nanbu Bijin (founded in 1915)
Brewery Location: Iwate Prefecture
Toji (Master Brewer): Hajime Yamaguchi
Brewery President: Hideo Kuji (father) and Kosuke Kuji (son)Tasting Notes
This zesty sake is bold and versatile with concentrated floral, citrus, and chocolaty notes. It is very balanced with crisp and clean acidity. Sandalwood and marshmallow flavors add to its overall finesse.Reviews & Press
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 2007 “I recently tasted through the sake portfolio of Vine Connections, better known for their prime selection of wines from Argentina , and was knocked out by the quality of sakes they import from small, family-run brewers in Japan .”
94 Points – Nanbu Bijin Ancient Pillars
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