Moon Ring is a style of Tokubetsu Junmai that aims to capture a more modern fruit forward taste profile. Brewed using locally grown Iwate Ginotome sake rice and soft snow-fed spring water, Moon Ring is both refreshing and rich; fruity with a full body and sweet grainy malty character.
Tasting Notes
Body: Medium +
Sake Meter Value: +5
Serving Temp: Chilled | Cellar
Flavor Profile:
Full, clear, complex, round, smooth, grainy umami richness. Tree and vine fruit aromas are balanced by more serious character of junmai. Long finish closes with grainy rice mash cut.Food Pairings:
Baked Ginger-Crusted Branzino with Watermelon Mango Chutney | Jasmine Rice with Garlic Sautéed Bok Choy | Pork Curry
Rice Type: Ginotome
Milling Rate: 55%
Yeast: Yuko no Omoi
Alc by Vol: 16.5%
Tsukinowa “Moon Ring” Tokubetsu Junmai
- Brewery: Tsukinowa
- Type of Sake: Tokubetsu Junmai (Premium)
- ABV: 16.5
- Volume: 720ml