Prefecture: Yamagata
Rice & polishing: Yamada Nishiki, polished to 70%
Style: Honjozo
Food pairings: Sashimi, grilled seafood, lightly seasoned dishes, Japanese appetisers
Taste: Bright, balanced, gently umami, smooth
Alc.: 15%
Suika, from the Ura Gasanryu line, is a Honjozo with a bright, expressive aroma and a beautifully balanced profile. The refined clarity and defined character of Yamada Nishiki are complemented by gentle umami, creating a polished and highly approachable style. Smooth and versatile, it is best enjoyed chilled and pairs particularly well with sashimi, seafood, lightly seasoned dishes and Japanese appetisers. An easy introduction to the creative Gasanryu range.
SMV: +3
About the brewery
Shindo Shuzo has brewed sake in the Yonezawa basin of Yamagata since 1870, working largely with Yamagata-grown rice cultivated by its own seasonal brewers. Rather than settling on one house style, it treats its labels as separate creative outlets, from the traditional Kurozaemon line to the more experimental Gasanryu. That willingness to break from convention has made Gasanryu a favourite among drinkers looking for sake with a distinct character.
