Sohomare is a very traditional producer using proven 300 year old techniques. It is a labour intensive way of working, involving three-hourly mashing of the rice. This promotes the amount of lactic acid available, which in turn helps to clean up naturally the amino acids at the end of fermentation. The result of all that is a complex, clean but creamy Sake with noticeable mineral notes, freshness and umami.

Sohomare only use grade A rice - the top of four levels and this is obtained from a small number of farmers with whom they have had long contracts. That precious rice then has 60% of its mass reduced by careful polishing, giving us wonderful purity. Recommended with Chutoro tuna, Iberico ham, goats cheese and sea urchin roe. (CW 21/10/14)

Origin

Sake, JAPAN

Wine Style

dry

Dominant Grape

Rice

Closure Style

screw cap

Maturity

ready

Bottle Size

72cl

Case Quantity

12