SAKE/Kinoshita Shuzo

Tamagawa Tokubetsu Junmai 2023

Tamagawa Tokubetsu Junmai 2023

Kinoshita Shuzo was founded in the town of Kumihama, Kyoto prefecture in 1842. The present 11th generation Kuramoto (Brewery Owner) is Yoshito Kinoshita and together with Toji (Master Brewer) Philip Harper; established the exceptional Tamagawa sake range.The name Tamagawa, or “Jewel River,” pays tribute both to this waterway and to the deep respect for water that runs through Shinto tradition and the brewery’s own philosophy.

The Tamagawa Tokubetsu Junmai is made from Gohyakumangoku rice polished to 65%. This sake shows a nutty savoury nose, medium-bodied on the palate with fine bright acidity and a tannin-like finish.

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PRODUCT

Tamagawa Tokubetsu Junmai 2023

PRODUCER

Kinoshita Shuzo

REGION

Kyoto

NOTES

YEAR: 2023

RICE TYPE: Gohyakumangoku

RICE POLISHING: 65%

ALCOHOL: 16%

YEAST STRAIN: #7

SERVE: Chilled, room temp, warmed

Classification

Junmai • Pure Rice Sake

STORAGE & Handling

STORAGE: Store Hiire [pasteurised] sake in a cool dark place, trying to avoid direct sunlight. 

HANDLING: Once opened this sake will last well for at least 10 - 12 weeks, ideally in a refrigerator.

Profile
Fragrance (3/5)
Impact (2/5)
SweeTness (1/5)
Acidity (2/5)
Presence (3/5)
Earthiness (4/5)
Tail (3/5)
Producer Profile

Kinoshita Shuzo

Tucked into the scenic Kyotango region of northern Kyoto, Kinoshita Brewery—home of the Tamagawa label—has been carrying the craft of sake forward since 1842. Their brewery sits in the quiet township of Kumihama, alongside the clear Kawakamidani River. The name Tamagawa, or “Jewel River,” pays tribute both to this waterway and to the deep respect for water that runs through Shinto tradition and the brewery’s own philosophy.

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