Sparkling Sake ...
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Sparkling Sake ...
A recently published book about Champagne and other global sparkling wines had a tiny section about sparkling Sake. Any locals know about this new phenominum? Going to Tokyo in 2 weeks and thought I would check it out.
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https://azumarikishi.co.jp/media/sparkling
Another collection of introductions (10) here:
https://sakenoshizuku.com/sparkling-sake
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Many of the sparkling sakes available in the US (think Mio as an example) can be very much on the sweet side.
There are a number that are not, however.
My favorite sparkling is from Masumi in the Nagano region. The usual version you will find in the US is the Grand Prix version (with a price to match) but there is a "lesser" version that tastes just as good if you search for it.
The immediate visual difference you will see is that the Grand Prix version has a champagne style cork and cage while the other version has a metal bottle cap.
Fukucho also make a sparkling Junmai named Seaside which can also be very good and not so much on the sweet side. That can be found a little more readily in the states
Hope this helps
There are a number that are not, however.
My favorite sparkling is from Masumi in the Nagano region. The usual version you will find in the US is the Grand Prix version (with a price to match) but there is a "lesser" version that tastes just as good if you search for it.
The immediate visual difference you will see is that the Grand Prix version has a champagne style cork and cage while the other version has a metal bottle cap.
Fukucho also make a sparkling Junmai named Seaside which can also be very good and not so much on the sweet side. That can be found a little more readily in the states
Hope this helps
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Here are the 2 suggestions from the book: Hakkaisan and Fukucho There was a mention of fruit and sweetness in some of these sparkling sakes. Not sure if these 2 have that or not. The photos show a champagne style bottle and cork.
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They have been around for a while, but are getting better. I went to a Hyogo sake event last year and there was a dry one that was excellent. I remember a blue bottle, but that seems to be a common color for sparkling sake.
On an aside, Japanese cider is coming into its own. Good stuff out there (can be pricey though).
On an aside, Japanese cider is coming into its own. Good stuff out there (can be pricey though).