Exquisite Umami and Savorperfect for Autumn Kikusui Junmai Ginjo “HiyaOroshi” (pronounced as he-yuh-o-ro-she) is brewed specially to enjoy long autumn night. This exquisite umami and savor comes from very special brewing method. We brew this sake with new crop during severe winter with pasteurization process called “Hiire”(pronounced as he-e-le)* then let it mature in a tank slowly until Autumn
brings a wake up call.When this sake is bottled, the final pasteurization process is skipped (usually pasteurization is done twice for most of sake before shipped out of factory) in order to maintain the superb savor gained from long and slow maturing period.
Pasteurization done to sake is called Hiire. Average 60~65℃heat is added not only to kill bacteria but also to stop enzyme’s activities to maintain the best freshest flavor. This brewing technique has been used since Edo period which is 17th century.
that heals youfrom summer fatigue.
This autumn limited sake “Hiyaoroshi” can be enjoyed both cold and lukewarm. Every sip you take will ease your summer fatigue. Characteristics of ” Hiyaoroshi” are the umami(savor) that is brought out specifically to suit autumn’s seasonal food and its well-balanced moderate aroma. This perfect balance of umami and aroma is why we proudly named this sake “Ultimate Autumn Sake.” This sake is autumn limited production. In order to enjoy the freshness, we highly recommend you to consume soon after your purchase.
Elegantly rich yet mellow flavor lingers on the palate slowly and comfortably.
The wines of Kenzo Estate are the result of Kenzo Tsujimoto’s two decades devoted to the pursuit of the finest Napa Valley wine growing terroir. His quest led him to an untamed mountain valley, on the flanks of Mt. St. George, in Napa’s southeast corner. From these wild 4,000 acres, only the ideal 2% have been planted to vines by famed viticulturist, David Abreu, a passionate master of vine selection, placement and care.
Each autumn, the intentionally limited harvest of powerful grapes is delivered to the meticulously appointed location, that is harmoniously set into the landscape next to aging caves dug deep into the cool mountain rock. Here, celebrated winemaker, Heidi Barrett crafts wines of intensity, finesse and focus.