Brewery: Takara Brewery, USA. Class: Junmai. Rice: Kakemai. Region: Japan> Kyoto.
Description: TAKARA has been producing sake, mirin and shochu for more than one-and-a-half centureis. TAKARA SAKE USA has taken pure snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and superior rice from the fertile soil of the Sacramento Valley. Applying traditional sake-making craftsmanship and modern technology to produce a sake worthy of
TAKARA mark. This is a refined sake with flavors and aromas that are subtle and soothing. Subtle aromas reminiscent of French vanilla ice cream and cardamom lead into a soft, creamy palate with a silky texture. Flavors of lightly seasoned cream of wheat and honeydew. At room temperature, hidden notes of baking spice become more prominent and the palate becomes even creamier.
Food pairings: Chicken korma, squash blossom risotto, Sushi (California rolls), steamed white fish, buttery lobster roll, popcorn, etc.