Barrel influence in sake remains rare. There are some examples but most are long-term aged sakes (koshu, like our very own Golden Amber). Yamanashi Meijo are doing some very interesting experimentation around barrel-maturing their still, base-sakes which will then go through secondary fermentation in the bottle and become sparkling. Shichiken “Sparkling Hakushu” (Shichiken Mori no Kanade) is one such sake, making use of second-use, local Suntory Hakushu whiskey barrels!
This wood influence lends a distinct woody jasmine tea note to the sake along with lemon, orange, ginger, peach & macadamia nuts on the nose, while the palate also has flavours of cream soda, hobnobs, ricotta cheese and apple pie. Shichiken “Sparkling Hakushu” is a serious, world-class sparking sake, a grown-up drink that demands attention.
The structure is sublime with great acidity, luxurious bubbles and one of best finishes we’ve ever tasted in a sparkling sake. Complex yet approachable; enjoy Shichiken “Sparkling Hakushu” (Shichiken Mori no Kanade) in a flute, on its own or with rich meat dishes with sweet sauces (hello Peking Duck), cheese and fruit boards, Margarita pizza, caviar, sardines and other oily fish, fresh tomatoes.
This a simply excellent sparkling sake which pushes the perception of what the category can achieve.
FOOD PAIRINGS
rich meat dishes with sweet sauces, cheese and fruit boards, Margarita pizza, caviar, oily fish, fresh tomatoes
MASTER SPECS
12%
Hitogokochi
Barrel influence in sake remains rare. There are some examples but most are long-term aged sakes (koshu, like our very own Golden Amber). Yamanashi Meijo are doing some very interesting experimentation around barrel-maturing their still, base-sakes which will then go through secondary fermentation in the bottle and become sparkling. Shichiken “Sparkling Hakushu” (Shichiken Mori no Kanade) is one such sake, making use of second-use, local Suntory Hakushu whiskey barrels!
This wood influence lends a distinct woody jasmine tea note to the sake along with lemon, orange, ginger, peach & macadamia nuts on the nose, while the palate also has flavours of cream soda, hobnobs, ricotta cheese and apple pie. Shichiken “Sparkling Hakushu” is a serious, world-class sparking sake, a grown-up drink that demands attention.
The structure is sublime with great acidity, luxurious bubbles and one of best finishes we’ve ever tasted in a sparkling sake. Complex yet approachable; enjoy Shichiken “Sparkling Hakushu” (Shichiken Mori no Kanade) in a flute, on its own or with rich meat dishes with sweet sauces (hello Peking Duck), cheese and fruit boards, Margarita pizza, caviar, sardines and other oily fish, fresh tomatoes.
This a simply excellent sparkling sake which pushes the perception of what the category can achieve.
2 in stock
Food
By Itself
Dry
Special
5-10°C
FOOD PAIRINGS
rich meat dishes with sweet sauces, cheese and fruit boards, Margarita pizza, caviar, oily fish, fresh tomatoes
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