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Chiyonosono - Garden of Eternity

Chiyonosono is located on Kyushu, Japan's southernmost island where the warmer weather results in a shortened brewing season which can prove challenging to Toji Yoshihiro and his team. Chiyonosono literally translated means “Garden of 1000 Generations”, or “Garden of Eternity”.

Sake Facts
Quality Grade: Junmai Daiginjo (at least 50% of rice grain polished away)
Seimaibuai: 45% (55% of rice grain polished away)
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Yeast: KCH-1
Nihonshu-do: +3.5
Alcohol: 15.7%
Acidity: 1.4
Sulfite-free. Gluten-free. Kosher.

Brewery Facts
Brewery Name: Chiyonosono Shuzo (founded in 1896)
Brewery Location: Kumamoto Prefecture
Toji (Master Brewer ): Yoshihiro Inaba
Brewery President: Katsutaro Honda

Tasting Notes
The green-tinged, forest floor notes of this sake's aromas carry other Junmai-Daiginjo fragrances such as apples and melon. Light to medium bodied, the bracing acidity makes this a food-friendly sake while the finish flaunts sweet vanilla flavors well into its length. This is an elegant, restrained, and exquisite sake - a rare breed.

Reviews & Press
Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 2007 “I recently tasted through the sake portfolio of Vine Connections, better known for their prime selection of wines from Argentina , and was knocked out by the quality of sakes they import from small, family-run brewers in Japan .”
91 Points – Chiyonosono Garden of Eternity

 

 

 

 

 

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