Stacole Japanese Portfolio 2017

Junmai Daiginjo/Daiginjo J UNMAI D AIGINJO - SHU A subclass of junmai ginjo-shu, brewed with very highly polished rice (to at least 50%) and even more precise and labor intensive methods.e pinnacle of the brewers’ art. Generally light, complex and fragrant. D AIGINJO - SHU A subclass of ginjo-shu below, brewed with very highly polished rice (to at least 50%) and even more precise and labor intensive methods.e pinnacle of the brewers’ art. Generally light, complex and quite fragrant. B ORN G OLD J UNMAI D AIGINJO SIZE: 720ml PRICE: $27.33 PREFECTURE: Fukui MILLING: 50% RICE: Yamada Nishiki SMV: +1 ALCOHOL: 15% SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled is Muroka Junmai Daiginjo is stored unpasteurized in -10° C after brewing, and is pasteurized only once immediately before shipping. e absence of carbon filtration (aka, Muroka) leads to a large presence of flavor and a lively aroma. B ORN M UROKA N AMAGENSHU J UNMAI D AIGINJO SIZE: 720ml PRICE: $41.67 PREFECTURE: Fukui MILLING: 50% RICE: Yamada Nishiki SMV: +4 ALCOHOL: 17% SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled Matured for one year at -10° C. e nose on this unpasteurized Daiginjo is made up of rose pedals, cooked banana and tropical fruit. is is a really plump and viscous Nama that is both smooth and soft. ere are a ton of ripe flavors to choose from honeydew melon, to a sweet fruit compote, to honeycomb.

R IHAKU W ONDERING P OET J UNMAI G INJO SIZE: 300ml, 720ml

M ANABITO G INJO SIZE: 720ml, 1.8L PRICE: $19.33 | $36.67 PREFECTURE: Akita MILLING: 60% RICE: Gin No Sei SMV: +3 ALCOHOL: 15%

PRICE: $13.33 | $26.67 PREFECTURE: Shimane MILLING: 55% RICE: Yamada Nishiki SMV: +3 ALCOHOL: 15.2%

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled Clean, Crisp, Refreshing! Its dry entry has a slight zest of grapefruit. Opens to reveal white stone fruits— nectarine or peach. A tease of white chocolate gives a surprising finish. Its unique character envelops a wide range of pairings that will bring out the best in everyday foods.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled is well-rounded sake with notes of banana and very-ripe honeydew aroma has clean, crisp acidity that highlights its light-to-medium body. e lingering finish moves from juicy fruitiness to green, herbal notes making it a great food companion. T ENSEI S ONG OF THE S EA J UNMAI G INJO SIZE: 720ml PRICE: $29.33 PREFECTURE: Kanagawa MILLING: 50% RICE: Yamada Nishiki & Gohyaku- mangoku SMV: +3.5 ALCOHOL: 16% SERVING TEMPERATURE: Slightly chilled, room temperature, warm A rare opportunity to try sake made with Yeast #9 sourced from the brew- ery that discovered it. e result is lively and intense flavors of saltwater taffy salinity that evokes memories of the beach. Song of the Sea is an ode to the brewery’s seaside location in Kanagawa. A medley of apple, ba- nana, and melon lead the aromas and carry through on the palate. Intense throughout with a crisp, clean finish. T OZAI W ELL OF W ISDOM G INJO SIZE: 720ml PRICE: $18.67 PREFECTURE: Osaka MILLING: 60% RICE: Gohyakumangoku/Nihonbare SMV: +5.5 ALCOHOL: 14.9% SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled Aromas of peach and powdered sugar. e flavors head toward apri- cot, peach skin, and a touch of anise. is medium bodied sake presents a unique combination of a dry, crisp sake that also has amazing complex- ity of flavor.

N ANBU B IJIN S OUTHERN B EAUTY J UNMAI G INJO SIZE: 300ml, 720ml PRICE: $13.99 | $27.33 PREFECTURE: Iwate

MILLING: 50% RICE: Ginginga SMV: +1 ALCOHOL: 16%

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled e explosive nose of this medium- bodied sake exhibits a slight wood spice and floral aromas that quickly move towards apple compote and lively citrus notes akin to lime rind.Fromgreen fruit flavors upfront to a creamy mid-palate with some super ripe cantaloupe and honeydew, the mild acidity allows the minerality to exert itself on the finish. O ZE N O Y UKIDOKE O MACHI J UNMAI G INJO SIZE: 720ml PRICE: $29.99 PREFECTURE: Gunma SERVING TEMPERATURE: Chilled e rice used in this sake is the grandfather of all sake rice - Omachi. is lends more defined and complex flavor characteristics and adds more of an earthy quality. It has a plush umami and a crisp finish. It is an ideal match for many dishes. MILLING: 55% RICE: Omachi SMV: +5 ALCOHOL: 17%

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