Niizawa Jozoten Hojun Yuzu Rosé So why make a “Kimoto”

So why make a “Kimoto” pole-rammed summer sake

this brew plays on many themes of excellent sake-making from a perfect amount of astringency

The citrus nose

This extremely well-balanced sake achieves the near impossible of being both expansive in character

followed by a clean and dry finish

Niizawa Jozoten Hojun Yuzu Rosé So why make a “Kimoto”The nose on this very refreshing citrus and sake blend is a cool collection of yuzu, Orangina, lemon peel, Sunny D, blood orange, and other citrus aromas. This is a very elegant and subtle Yuzu shu that drinks fluffy, light, clean, refreshing, and like a palate cleanser. There is an excellent integrated acidity with a little tannin like dryness that appeals to wine drinkers and shows the remarkable brewing technique of one of our favorite sake makers