Fukucho Moon on the Water-Junmai Ginjo
Miho Imada, Fukucho owner and toji (master brewer), is one of the few female tojis in Japan. This sake is made with the famous soft water of Hiroshima prefecture which gives it deep, persistent flavor.
88 Points, Stephen Tanzers International Wine Cellar, 2007
"Very pale, green-tinged color. Fruity, vibrant aromas of lime, fennel and minerals, with a hint of white pepper; this one is also rather Chablis-like. Rich and soft in the mouth, conveying lovely fullness without weight. Just a bit aggressive and warm on the finish. This needs to be served with food. The water in the Hiroshima prefecture is known for being very soft. Made by one of the very small number of female brewers in Japan."
Sake Details
| Quality Grade | Junmai Ginjo |
|---|---|
| Seimaibui | 55% (45% of rice grain polished away) |
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki & Hatta Nishiki |
| Alcohol | 16.5% |
| Special Features | |
| Brewery Name | Imada Shuzo |
| Prefecture | Hiroshima |
| Toji (Master Brewer) | Miho Imada |
Tasting Notes
The fruity nose of lime and melon is pressed to the forefront with bold hints of fennel, white pepper and allspice. The flavors gravitate to ripe cantaloupe and black licorice while the minerality from the soft water is evident in the finish. The slightly sweet and clean mid-palate finishes dry.
