Basic Information
Brand: Kiminoi
[keemi-noy]
Nickname: Emperor's Well
Quality: Junmai Ginjo. Yamahai
Rice Polishing: 58 %.
Alcohol: 15-16 % by volume
Bottle size: 720ml Case Pack: 12 bottles
UPC Code: 844650015010
Producer
Name: Kiminoi
[keemi-noy] Shuzo Founded: 1842
Owned by: Tanaka Family
Location: 3-11, Shimomachi, Myokou-shi,
Niigata 944-0048, JAPAN
Website: http://www.kiminoi.co.jp
Toji (Sake
Master): Hiroshi Hayatsu
Hiroshi-san has
been working with sake for three decades.
Ingredients & technical data
Rice: Gohyaku-man-goku
Water: On-site well water.
Soft water
Yeast: Kyokai #10
SMV: +2 Acidity: 1.6 Amino acids: 1.5
Other information
Serving temp. : Serve chilled (53-59F/12-15C), or warmed
(113-122F/ 45-50C).
Tasting note: Rich aromas, complex flavors, and elegant clean finish.
Food Pairing: Full flavored or rich dishes. Tempura. Grilled seafood with
rich sauce.
This sake is produced by a
traditional time-consuming method for preparing yeast starter called gYamahaih,
which gives elusive gUmamih or richness and fullness of the flavor.
Won a gold medal at gJoy of Sakeh
(the US National Sake Appraisal) in 2006.