{"product_id":"yoshi-no-gawa-hiya-oroshi-junmai","title":"Yoshi no Gawa Hiya-Oroshi - 720 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoshi No Gawa Hiya-Oroshi\u003c\/strong\u003e originates from Nagaoka City in the Niigata Prefecture of Japan. Established in 1548, Yoshi No Gawa is the oldest sake brewery in Niigata and is famous for its \"tanrei karakuchi\" (crisp and dry) style. This specific \"Hiya-Oroshi\" bottling is a seasonal autumn release, traditionally shipped only once a year starting in September to celebrate the changing of the seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDescription\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term \"Hiya-Oroshi\" refers to sake that is pasteurized once in the spring, aged cool throughout the summer to mellow its edges, and then bottled and shipped in the fall without a second pasteurization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e This aging process results in a rounder, more velvety texture than fresh spring sake. It features a subtle and elegant aroma with hints of seasonal autumn fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the palate, it is smooth and savory with developed umami notes, balanced by the signature crisp, clean finish characteristic of Niigata sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is typically a Junmai Ginjo grade with an alcohol content of approximately 15.5% and a rice polishing rate of 55%. It utilizes 100% local Niigata rice and the brewery's famous \"Tenka-Kanrosen\" soft spring water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSeasonal Tradition\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese brewing culture, Hiya-Oroshi is seen as a way to experience the \"evolution\" of sake. While a bottle opened in early September might still have a lingering youthful brightness, the same sake opened later in October or November will have deepened into a richer, more complex, and silkier beverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Hiya-Oroshi is matured alongside the autumn harvest, it is specifically designed to complement the rich and savory \"flavors of fall.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs perfectly with grilled Pacific saury (sanma), matsutake mushrooms, roasted chestnuts, and root vegetables like sweet potato.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSavoury Classics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its enhanced umami makes it an excellent match for dishes with miso or soy sauce bases, as well as Japanese hot pots (nabe) and oden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e For a non-traditional match, try it with hard aged cheeses or roasted game meats, which highlight the sake's rounded structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e While it is delicious chilled (10°C) to show off its fruitier side, it is also highly recommended to serve it at room temperature or gently warmed (35°C–40°C) to fully expand its aromatic depth and sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"300273 - Blue Note Wine \u0026 Spirits Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48347478491348,"sku":"131436","price":39.9,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/7645\/6404\/files\/Yoshi-no-Gawa-Hiya-Oroshi.jpg?v=1784768962","url":"https:\/\/borderlinebottles.ca\/products\/yoshi-no-gawa-hiya-oroshi-junmai","provider":"Borderline Bottles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}