Sake

Each set contains :
Miyagi 150th Anniversary Junmai Ginjo Sendai Eki Masamune - 宮城県150周年記念, 純米吟醸, 仙臺驛政宗 × 2 bottles
Sensho Masamune Tokubetsu Junmai, Nigori Nama – 戰勝政宗, 特別純米酒, 薄濁 生酒 × 2 bottles
Sensho Masamune Tokubetsu Junmai – 戰勝政宗, 特別純米酒 × 2 bottles
Sensho Masamune Junmai Daiginjo -戰勝政宗, 純米大吟釀 × 2 bottles

Miyagi 150th Anniversary Junmai Ginjo Sendai Eki Masamune - 宮城県150周年記念, 純米吟醸, 仙臺驛政宗
A Blended sake from Junmai Daiginjo Sake from Yamada Nishiki, and Junmai Ginjo Sake from Hitomebore and Sasanishiki, and all rices are cultivated by producers in Izumi-Ku, Sendai. A local sake that characterized by its complex fragrant and pleasant umami taste. Only 3000 bottles are produced.

Sensho Masamune Tokubetsu Junmai, Nigori Nama – 戰勝政宗, 特別純米酒, 薄濁 生酒
A Namazake version of Sensho Masamune Tokubetsu Junmai which only produced once a year. This captured the freshness in the sake and made in a Yama-no-kasumi (light Nigori) style by keeping a reasonable amount of lees after filtering, which have even further enhanced the freshness and fruit favour of the sake. Very ideal for the hot summer in Hong Kong.

Sensho Masamune Tokubetsu Junmai – 戰勝政宗, 特別純米酒
The goal was to achieve the true essence of freshly harvested Hitomebore rice from Sendai in this lovely rich brew. The resulting sake is bursting with rice flavour, full of umami and round on the pallet. The bottle represents the celebration of “Hanami” or cherry blossom viewing during Spring in Japan. Just as the cherry blossom is a true symbol of Japan, the Hanami En is a quintessential Japanese Junmai, helmed from Sendai, the home of Junmai.

Sensho Masamune Junmai Daiginjo -戰勝政宗, 純米大吟釀 
The pure rice simmered with the finest Yamada brocade made by Sendai, the scent of raw wine is displayed on this exhibition with some sweet and mellow sweetness. In the middle and the back, it is simple to mix some white peach aroma, the full body sake with fruity aroma and end with dry and clean.

Namazake (生酒Unpasteurized sake), captures the liveliness of sake, and they are much more vibrant and refreshing in the glass with intricate, changing flavours and a crisper edge. Normally, sake will go through pasteurization (火入れ) once or twice after being pressed and filtered, stopping micro-organisms and deactivating amylase, protease and other remaining enzymes, in order to improve storage stability. However, this pasteurization process also reduces some fresh and attractive flavours of the sake. Genshu (原酒) styles make this even more apparent as the final brew is not balanced with water, but left in its original and more intense form.

Each set contains :
Ken Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu, Katsuyama - 勝山 献-けん-本生原酒 × 3 bottles
Ken, Junmai Ginjo, Katsuyama - 献, 純米吟醸, 勝山 × 2 bottle
Den, Junmai Daiginjo, Katsuyama - 伝, 純米大吟醸, 勝山 × 1 bottle

This elegant sake features a gentle, clean nose and smooth drinkability, with a flavor that expands into a soft and supple fullness. The superb balance of slightly dry and mild acid tastes and well-rounded aftertaste make it an excellent choice for meals prepared to bring out the best in carefully selected ingredients. It goes well with lightly flavored foods and also with seafood.

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[]SAKE COMPETITION 2015&2016 First Prize Winner of the Junmai Ginjyo Division                                                                                         []INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE 2016 Gold Winner                     []KURA MASTER 2017 Gold Winner. 2018 Platinum Award     
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Light and complex mid-palate. Candy floss, polised, floral. Light bodied, dry.

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[]International Wine Challenge 2016 Bronze Winner           
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Light and complex mid-palate. Candy floss, polised, floral. Light bodied, dry.

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[]International Wine Challenge 2016 Bronze Winner

[]International Wine Challenge 2022 Sake division: Gold Award   

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A junmai daiginjo at the pinnacle of traditional sake brewing, it features a fruity aroma and distinct rich flavors. Of special note is that, unlike daiginjo sake made by adding alcohol, this sake has the true characteristics of a junmai daiginjo. The crisp and clean umami stands out clearly and lingers as a distinct aftertaste. It is an excellent choice for drinking with tuna sashimi, from fatty to medium fatty and red, and with salmon sushi or other flavorful foods. It also goes well with meat and meat dishes, whether prepared in Japanese or western styles, and other such foods that bring out the umami.

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[]2019 Kura Master First Prize

[]2018 Sake Selection Award First Prize

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This is sake with an elegant flavor unlike any other before it. The softly rich fragrance and plump, full-bodied taste are enjoyed along with extreme clarity. Combining a high level of perfection with a delicate balance of flavors and aomas, this top-class umami sake befits the Katsuyama worldview. Akatsuki is a word meaning a "new dawn" and "sunrise," as this sake is intended as a new modern style for the next generation of sake.

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[]Robert Parker::95/100
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