Amabuki Shuzo, Junmai "Rose" Sake 'Gin No Kurenai', NV (720ml)
Amabuki Shuzo, Junmai "Rose" Sake 'Gin No Kurenai', NV (720ml) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Amabuki Brewery in Saga Prefecture is known for pushing sake in creative, terroir-driven directions—using not just unique rice strains, but also wild flower yeasts to craft singular, expressive brews. Their ‘Gin No Kurenai’ is one of the most striking: a dry Junmai sake made from ancient red rice (Asamurasaki) and fermented with hibiscus flower yeast, resulting in its vivid, natural pink hue.
Despite its playful appearance, this is not a sweet sake. It’s clean, lightly savory, and refreshingly dry, with notes of cranberry, rhubarb, rose petals, and soft umami undertones. There’s a delicate acidity here—uncommon in sake—that gives the brew a faintly tart edge and makes it particularly food-friendly.
Best served chilled and treated more like a dry rosé or pét-nat than a traditional sake. It’s a perfect match for fresh spring dishes, seafood, or even richer, earthy fare like grilled mushrooms.
Pair with: tuna sashimi, beet salad, or soft cheeses with fruit.
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Amabuki Shuzo, Junmai "Rose" Sake 'Gin No Kurenai'...
Amabuki Shuzo, Junmai "Rose" Sake 'Gin No Kurenai', NV (720ml) is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Vintage
NV
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Size
720ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Medium Bodied
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