Rihaku Wandering Poet
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Juicy. Herbaceous. Grassy.
Named after the famous Chinese poet from the 8th century, Li Po, who was known to drink a big bottle of sake and write a hundred poems.
SAKE OVERVIEW
With broad appeal and a memorable, sturdy flavor, this sake has the ability to complement even the most wine-unfriendly vegetables. This Junmai Ginjo is made with Yamada Nishiki rice, known as the pinnacle of quality for sake rice. It is named after the famous Chinese poet, Li Po, who was said to drink a bottle of sake and write one hundred poems.
TASTING NOTES
Notes of banana and ripe honeydew with a clean, crisp acidity that highlights its light-to-medium body. The lingering finish moves from juicy fruitiness to green, herbal notes making it a great food companion.
EAT WITH
Veggies: asparagus, broccoli, grilled artichoke, salads
TECH INFO
Serve: Chilled
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Polished: 55%
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Alcohol: 15.2%
Size: 720ml
MORE ABOUT THE BREWERY
Founded in 1882 in the Shimane prefecture, Rihaku boasts one of the highest average milling rates of all Japanese sake breweries—a testament to its dedication to high quality.