Makiri Junmai Ginjo is a delightful sake from Tohoku Meijo Shuzo in Yamagata, Japan. Here are some details about it:
- Rice: Miyama Nishiki (milled to 60%)
- Sake Meter Value (SMV): +8
- Acidity: 1.5
- Alcohol Content: 15.5%
- Brewing Method: It’s brewed using the labor-intensive Kimoto method, which brings depth, body, and acidity to the sake.
- Flavor Profile: Very faint aroma of steamed rice, lean body tingles with flavors of allspice, and it finishes sharp and puckeringly dry.
- Pairing: It pairs well with sushi and sashimi.