NV Hakurakusei, Akitsu Tojo Yamadanishiki Sake 1x180cl

NV Hakurakusei, Akitsu Tojo Yamadanishiki Sake 1x180cl

$230.00 Excl. GST
$250.70 Incl. GST
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COUNTRY
Japan
REGION
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VINTAGE
NV
PRODUCER
Hakurakusei
WINE TYPE
Sake
AVAILABILITY
1, In Stock, Duty Paid

Description

Hakurakusei Junmai Daiginjo “Tojo Akitsu Yamadanishiki” is an ultra-premium expression from Niizawa Sake Brewery in Miyagi Prefecture. Built on the brewery’s philosophy of crafting “the ultimate food sake”, this expression utilizes legendary terroir, sourcing its rice exclusively from Akitsu in the Tojo district of Hyogo Prefecture—widely considered the “Grand Cru” equivalent for Yamadanishiki rice cultivation.?
Technical Highlights
* Category: Junmai Daiginjo
* Rice Variety: 100% Tojo Akitsu Yamadanishiki (Hyogo Prefecture)
* Polishing Ratio: 29% (71% of the outer grain polished away)
* Alcohol: 15% ABV
* Sake Meter Value (SMV): +1
* Acidity: 1.5

Tasting Notes
True to the signature Hakurakusei style, this sake prioritizes supreme elegance, seamless food pairing, and a vanishingly clean exit:
* Nose: A refined, inviting bouquet dominated by fresh green muscat and white grapes, underpinned by subtle white florals.
* Palate: Features a smooth, luxuriously soft mouthfeel with a gentle, restrained wave of fruit sweetness. It is remarkably well-balanced, avoiding heaviness despite its dense concentration of flavor.
* Finish: Crisp, clear, and exceptionally sharp. The aromas and flavors vanish cleanly at the end, leaving a refreshing, dry trail that prepares the palate for the next bite of food.
Serving & Pairing Suggestions
* Temperature: Best served well-chilled (between 5°C and 10°C).
* Glassware: Highly recommended in a wine glass or a thin-rimmed stemware glass to allow the delicate aromatics to open fully.
* Pairings: Designed specifically to elevate fine dining. It is an extraordinary accompaniment to high-end sushi, delicate white-fish sashimi, premium shellfish, and refined seafood courses.

Producer Profile

Niizawa Sake Brewery (Miyagi, Japan)

Founded in 1873 and located in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, Niizawa Sake Brewery (?????) is a masterclass in precision, elegance, and modern sake engineering. Under the leadership of president and master brewer Iwao Niizawa, the brewery has earned a stellar global reputation for its signature house philosophy: creating “the ultimate food sake” (kyukyoku no shokuchu-shu).

Niizawa’s approach rejects overpowering sweetness or heavy umami in favor of pure, crystal-clear balance designed to elevate, rather than compete with, fine dining:

  • The Pursuit of Ultimate Cleanliness: The brewery is famous for its hyper-meticulous brewing techniques, achieving exceptionally low temperatures during fermentation and pursuing extreme polishing ratios to ensure ultra-smooth textures and vanishingly clean finishes.
  • Global Acclaim & Pioneering Standards: Niizawa Brewery is the home of the ultra-luxury brand Super 7, famously polished to a staggering 7% of the original grain size. Their flagship label, Hakurakusei, was famously selected to be served at first-class airline lounges and Michelin-starred dining institutions worldwide.
  • Resilience and Rebuilding: Following the devastating 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, which completely destroyed their original brewery in Shibata County, the team successfully relocated and rebuilt their operations in Osaki, emerging stronger and even more uncompromising in their commitment to craft quality.
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