Sake description :
Shinryu Nishiki is born from e unique concept of crossbreeding two legendary sake rice varieties - the savoury-tasting 'Shinriki' and the sweet and mellow 'Yamada Nishiki'. This exquisite rice is the result of a passionate brewer's vision to create a one-of-a-kind sake rice that combines the best qualities of both rice strains.
The name "Shinryu Nishiki" pays homage to the revived 'Shinriki' rice, after a century-long absence, and the king of sake rice - 'Yamada Nishiki'. Cultivated in the top-tier Yamada Nishiki fields of Hyogo Prefecture's Specially-Designated A District, this rice has undergone extensive research and effort to produce a truly exceptional sake.
Experience the seamless fusion of Yamada Nishiki and Shinriki in every sip of this sake, offering a refined and layered taste with a hint of refreshing spice and lingering sweetness. This premium beverage pairs flawlessly with seafood.
About Yamada Nishiki
Hyogo Prefecture's Yamada-Nishiki, originating in 1936, has earned nationwide recognition among sake brewers and master brewers for its exceptional qualities as sake rice. Cultivated throughout the country, this particular variety from the Special A District in Hyogo stands out thanks to its ideal growing conditions – from soil and topography to climate and farming techniques – making it the paramount choice for crafting the finest sake.
About Shinriki
In the 1910s, Shinriki accounted for over 20% of rice planted in Japan, and with its large grains, it was highly valued as sake rice. It was discovered in 1877 by Maruo Jujiro in Nakajima, Mitsu-cho, Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Shinriki had disappeared over the years, but after seven years of work, a phantom rice that existed in Tatsuriki's local area was revived in 1992, for the first time in about 100 years.
