Dewazakura Dewasansan Junmai Ginjo At a Glance: Dewazakura’s fine example of the Yamagata prefectural style. Full of malic and citrus fruit notes, with hints of… Read More »Dewazakura Dewasansan Junmai Ginjo “Green Ridge”
Dewazakura Omachi “Jewel Brocade” At a Glance: A fruit-forward, aromatic Omachi rice sake. The grain’s classic herbal-umami lingers in the complex background. Dewazakura Omachi is… Read More »Dewazakura Omachi Junmai Ginjo
Dewazakura Sake 出羽桜 Dewazakura Shuzo 出羽桜酒造 was founded in Tendo, Yamagata by Seijiro Nakano in 1892. Today they are recognized as one of the more… Read More »Dewazakura Sake Brewery: Elite Yamagata Sake
Dewazakura Izumi Judan 泉十段 Ginjo is billed as the “martini drinker’s sake”, which is not far removed. For one, it has an elevated alcohol content (17-18% ABV). It’s bold, very dry, and aromatic with a distinct floral, citrus, and herbal quality.
Oka 桜花 “Cherry Bouquet” is the quintessential ginjo. The aroma billows, with layers of fruit, sweet steamed rice, and yes, cherry blossoms. Feminine, soft, and seductive– Oka “Cherry Bouquet” is easy to love.