Yuki no Bosha Junmai Daiginjo

At once earthy, rustic, elegant and fruity. This expertly crafted daiginjo shows notes of ultra-ripe peach and roasted sage in the finish, closely reflecting the Cabin in the Snow style but with a very evident upgrade in elegance and smoothness.  Stats: Prefecture: AkitaRice: Yamada Nishiki, Akita Komachi Polishing: 45%Grade: Junmai Daiginjo Muroka GenshuYeast: House yeastStarter: SokujoAcidity: 1.5SMV: +1Pasteurization: Once in bottle Background: Founded in 1903, the Saiya Brewery is one of the most award-winning breweries at the Japanese National Sake Competition. Located in the snowy region of Akita, in the past fifteen years of the competition, the brewery has won an astonishing ten gold medals. Mr. Takahashi, their brewmaster, has been recognized by the Emperor of Japan as a cherished craftsman and is one of the most highly esteemed in Japan, being a core influence of the Sanno Toji Guild in southern Akita. This Junmai Daiginjo is super-layered, elegant, and deep, made with a