{"product_id":"toko-fukuro-tsuri-junmai-daiginjo-sake-720-ml","title":"Toko Fukuro-Tsuri Junmai Daiginjo Sake - 720 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eToko Fukuro-Tsuri Junmai Daiginjo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the ultra-premium masterpiece of the Kojima Sohonten brewery in Yamagata Prefecture. Established in 1597, the brewery is one of Japan's most historic, and this specific bottling represents the absolute peak of their technical ability. The term \"Fukuro-Tsuri\" (meaning \"bag hanging\") refers to a rare and labor-intensive method of separating the sake from the rice solids without the use of a mechanical press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the Fukuro-Tsuri process, the fermented mash is placed into cloth bags that are hung from the ceiling. The sake is allowed to drip out slowly, drop by drop, using only the force of gravity. This prevents the harsh tannins and bitterness associated with mechanical pressing from entering the liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e An incredibly pure and intense nose featuring notes of premium melon, ripe pear, and delicate white blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the tongue, it is remarkably silk-like and elegant. It offers a \"limitless\" purity with flavors of nectarine and sweet cream, finished with a subtle, shimmering minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brewed with 100% Yamagata-grown Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 35%. It is typically bottled at 16% ABV and reflects the \"drip\" method’s signature clarity and refined sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a \"meditation sake\" designed for special occasions. Its extraordinary delicacy requires pairings that do not mask its subtle nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuxury Sashimi:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs perfectly with the highest grade of fatty tuna (otoro), sea bream, or sweet raw prawns (ama-ebi).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate Umami:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances the subtle sweetness of snow crab, steamed abalone, or chilled silken tofu with a drop of white soy sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefined Appetizers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complements light, fruit-based starters like a white peach and burrata salad or a mild yuzu-scented scallop carpaccio.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is essential to serve this chilled in a high-quality Burgundy wine glass. The large bowl allows the concentrated aromas of the \"drip\" process to breathe and fully express themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"300273 - Blue Note Wine \u0026 Spirits Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48349846733012,"sku":"817945","price":211.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7645\/6404\/files\/8073328-Toko-Fukuro-Tsuri-Junmai-Daiginjo-Sake.jpg?v=1784800038","url":"https:\/\/borderlinebottles.ca\/products\/toko-fukuro-tsuri-junmai-daiginjo-sake-720-ml","provider":"Borderline Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}