Tozai - "Snow Maiden" Junmai Nigori Sake (720ml)

Named Snow Maiden in homage to Japan's most famous koi, "Hanako", which lived 226 years in the icy waters at the foot of Japan's Mt. Ontake.

Sake Facts
Quality Grade: Junmai
Seimaibuai: 70% (30% of rice grain polished away)
Rice: Gohyakumangoka/Gin-Ohmi
Yeast: Brewer's Original
Nihonshu-do: 6.5
Alcohol: 14.9%
Acidity: 1.6

Brewery Facts
Brewery Name: Kizakura
Brewery Location: Kyoto Prefecture
Toji (master brewer): Mr. Wakai

Tasting Notes/Food Pairing:
This is fairly thick and chewy nigori (cloudy sake), but it is still surprisingly dry. The aromas are bright and fresh and they show a lovely ricey and fruity combination. In the mouth, this sake has solid weight and gives the same flavors of fresh fruit and creamy fresh rice that your nose told you about. The finish has a pleasant astringency and is nicely mellow, beckoning you for another mouthful. You will rarely taste a classier nigori at this price, and this may be the ultimate food-friendly nigori.