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Rihaku (720 ml) 'Origin of Purity' Junmai Ginjo Genshu
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Item Number: 4620

UPC: 0835603005561

Country: Japan
Region: Shimane Prefecture Sub Region:
Grape(s): Omachi Rice
Type: Sake - Sake
Bottle Size: 720ml Pack: 6
Closure: Screwcap
Special Attributes: Junmai Ginjo
Alc by Vol(%): 17.8
Total Acidity: 1.7


Seimaibuai: 55% (45% of rice grain polished away)
Rice: Omachi
Yeast: Flower yeast (Hana Kobo)
Nihonshu-do: 3

About the Sake: Origin of Purity is a unique addition to the VC Ginjo lineup as it is our first sake made with Omachi rice. Discovered in 1859, Omachi is the only pure rice strain that has been grown consistently in Japan. This is quite an impressive feat as Omachi is one of the tallest sake rices which makes it incredibly difficult to harvest and susceptible to damage by typhoons and strong storms. We're lucky that Rihaku has found one of the best Omachi growers in Japan. This genshu (undiluted sake) is as pure as it gets and is a must for your sake-loving customers!

Tasting Notes/Food Pairing: The nose is expressive with kiwi and lychee aromas and a lingering suggestion of honeydew melon. In the mouth it reminds us of cream soda and black licorice as well as white pear and a bit of a herbaceous quality. Creamy texture with medium body, impeccable balance, and a lengthy finish.

Reviews
Rihaku (720 ml) 'Origin of Purity' Junmai Ginjo Genshu
Rating: Very Good

An herbal style, with a crisp edge to the powerful flavors of ripe apple, thyme and cilantro. 

- The Wine Spectator (5/31/2013)

Rihaku (720 ml) 'Origin of Purity' Junmai Ginjo Genshu
Rating: 90

(Gold Medal, Exceptional) Clear with a polished platinum cast. Aromas of cinnamon rice pudding, maraschino cherry, and delicate anise follow through on a silky entry to a dry-yet-fruity medium-full body with good depth and balance. Finishes with a long, praline, Asian pear, toast, and lemongrass accented fade. A delicious, subtly complex and elegant sake that would be a nice introduction to the category

- Beverage Testing Institute (6/15/2010)