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Tozai - Well of Wisdom

Tozai represents a unique collaboration between a sixth-generation Japanese sake brewery—Daimon Shuzo, a prominent Kyoto-based American artist—Daniel Kelly, and America's leading importer of chilled, premium, artisanal Japanese sake—Vine Connections. Tozai means “East-West” in Japanese and evokes the spirit of the alliance that created this special sake. We have combined our vast experience, skills, and passions to create a boutique sake that will thrill your senses of smell, taste, and sight. Drink from the Well.

Sake Facts
Quality Grade: Ginjo (at least 40% of rice grain polished away)
Seimaibuai: 60% (40% of rice grain polished away)
Rice: Nihonbare
Yeast: Brewer's Original
Nihonshu-do: +5.5
Alcohol: 14.9%
Acidity: 1.1

Brewery Facts
Brewery Name: Daimon Shuzo (founded in 1826).
Brewery Location: Osaka Prefecture
Toji (Master Brewer): Yasutaka Daimon

Tasting Notes
Aromas of peach and powdered sugar. On the palate, the flavors head toward apricot, peach skin, and a touch of anise. This medium bodied sake presents a unique combination of a dry, crisp sake that also has amazing complexity of flavor. Great balance too.

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 .”

89 Points, Silver Medal, BTI 2009 World Wine Championships

 

 

 

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