The Origins of Flavor and Aromas in Junmai Sake

The rice, water, yeast, and koji with which a Junmai sake is made all impart different flavor characteristics, as do milling and aging. Rice and yeast play a critical role in a sake’s flavor while water influences mouthfeel. Koji determines the umami flavor.

SakeSatoshi TanakaSeptember 29, 2020East West Wine TradingJunmai, Sake, Imayo Tsukasa, Satoshi Tanaka, East West Wine Trading, Junmai sake, Import sake, Koshi Tsukano

Napa Harvest 2016

The 2016 Napa growing season had an early start, mild summer weather, and long hang-time which contributed to high quality grapes. This makes 2016 the fifth consecutive stellar harvest for Napa wineries.

HarvestSatoshi TanakaNovember 5, 2016East West Wine TradingNapa, Napa Valley, Wine, 2016, Harvest, Export Napa Wines, Import Napa Wines, Export management, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

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