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Stacole Fine Wines Sake Portfolio 19
M
ANABITO
G
INJO
SIZE:
720ml, 1.8L
PRICE:
$19.33 | $36.67
PREFECTURE:
Akita
MILLING:
60%
RICE:
Gin No Sei
SMV:
+3
ALCOHOL:
15%
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Chilled
Clean, Crisp, Refreshing! Its dry
entry has a slight zest of grapefruit.
Opens to reveal white stone fruits—
nectarine or peach. A tease of white
chocolate gives a surprising finish. Its
unique character envelops a wide
range of pairings that will bring out
the best in everyday foods.
N
ANBU
B
IJIN
S
OUTHERN
B
EAUTY
J
UNMAI
G
INJO
SIZE:
300ml, 720ml
PRICE:
$13.99 | $27.33
PREFECTURE:
Iwate
MILLING:
50%
RICE:
Ginginga
SMV:
+1
ALCOHOL:
16%
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Chilled
e explosive nose of this medium-
bodied sake exhibits a slight wood spice
and floral aromas that quickly move
towards apple compote and lively citrus
notes akin to lime rind.Fromgreen fruit
flavors upfront to a creamy mid-palate
with some super ripe cantaloupe and
honeydew, the mild acidity allows the
minerality to exert itself on the finish.
O
ZE
N
O
Y
UKIDOKE
O
MACHI
J
UNMAI
G
INJO
SIZE:
720ml
PRICE:
$29.99
PREFECTURE:
Gunma
MILLING:
55%
RICE:
Omachi
SMV:
+5
ALCOHOL:
17%
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Chilled
e rice used in this sake is the
grandfather of all sake rice - Omachi.
is lends more defined and complex
flavor characteristics and adds more
of an earthy quality. It has a plush
umami and a crisp finish. It is an
ideal match for many dishes.
Junmai
Daiginjo/Daiginjo
J
UNMAI
D
AIGINJO
-
SHU
A
subclass of junmai ginjo-shu,
brewed with very highly polished
rice (to at least 50%) and even
more precise and labor intensive
methods.e pinnacle of the
brewers’ art. Generally light,
complex and fragrant.
D
AIGINJO
-
SHU
A subclass of
ginjo-shu below, brewed with
very highly polished rice (to at
least 50%) and even more
precise and labor intensive
methods.e pinnacle of the
brewers’ art. Generally light,
complex and quite fragrant.
B
ORN
G
OLD
J
UNMAI
D
AIGINJO
SIZE:
720ml
PRICE:
$27.33
PREFECTURE:
Fukui
MILLING:
50%
RICE:
Yamada Nishiki
SMV:
+1
ALCOHOL:
15%
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Chilled
is Muroka Junmai Daiginjo is
stored unpasteurized in -10° C after
brewing, and is pasteurized only
once immediately before shipping.
e absence of carbon filtration (aka,
Muroka) leads to a large presence of
flavor and a lively aroma.
B
ORN
M
UROKA
N
AMAGENSHU
J
UNMAI
D
AIGINJO
SIZE:
720ml
PRICE:
$41.67
PREFECTURE:
Fukui
MILLING:
50%
RICE:
Yamada Nishiki
SMV:
+4
ALCOHOL:
17%
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Chilled
Matured for one year at -10° C.
e nose on this unpasteurized
Daiginjo is made up of rose pedals,
cooked banana and tropical fruit.
is is a really plump and viscous
Nama that is both smooth and soft.
ere are a ton of ripe flavors to
choose from honeydew melon, to a
sweet fruit compote, to honeycomb.
R
IHAKU
W
ONDERING
P
OET
J
UNMAI
G
INJO
SIZE:
300ml, 720ml
PRICE:
$13.33 | $26.67
PREFECTURE:
Shimane
MILLING:
55%
RICE:
Yamada Nishiki
SMV:
+3
ALCOHOL:
15.2%
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Chilled
is well-rounded sake with notes of
banana and very-ripe honeydew
aroma has clean, crisp acidity that
highlights its light-to-medium body.
e lingering finish moves from
juicy fruitiness to green, herbal notes
making it a great food companion.
T
ENSEI
S
ONG OF THE
S
EA
J
UNMAI
G
INJO
SIZE:
720ml
PRICE:
$29.33
PREFECTURE:
Kanagawa
MILLING:
50%
RICE:
Yamada Nishiki & Gohyaku-
mangoku
SMV:
+3.5
ALCOHOL:
16%
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Slightly
chilled, room temperature, warm
A rare opportunity to try sake made
with Yeast #9 sourced from the brew-
ery that discovered it. e result is
lively and intense flavors of saltwater
taffy salinity that evokes memories of
the beach. Song of the Sea is an ode
to the brewery’s seaside location in
Kanagawa. A medley of apple, ba-
nana, and melon lead the aromas and
carry through on the palate. Intense
throughout with a crisp, clean finish.
T
OZAI
W
ELL OF
W
ISDOM
G
INJO
SIZE:
720ml
PRICE:
$18.67
PREFECTURE:
Osaka
MILLING:
60%
RICE:
Gohyakumangoku/Nihonbare
SMV:
+5.5
ALCOHOL:
14.9%
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
Chilled
Aromas of peach and powdered
sugar. e flavors head toward apri-
cot, peach skin, and a touch of anise.
is medium bodied sake presents a
unique combination of a dry, crisp
sake that also has amazing complex-
ity of flavor.