{"product_id":"kinishihai-yukikage-snow-shadow-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-300ml","title":"Kinishihai Yukikage Snow Shadow Tokubetsu Junmai Sake 300ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKinishihai Yukikage ‘Snow Shadow’ Tokubetsu Junmai — Niigata, Japan (300ml)\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eKinishihai is brewed in Niigata Prefecture — one of Japan's most revered sake-producing regions, celebrated for its cold winters, pristine snowmelt water, and the distinctive ‘tanrei karakuchi’ style: clean, dry, and refined sake of exceptional elegance and food-friendliness. Yukikage — meaning ‘Snow Shadow’ — is a Tokubetsu Junmai, a special designation within the Junmai category indicating a higher level of rice polishing or a distinctive brewing technique that elevates the sake above the standard. It is crafted from a blend of two local Niigata rice varietals — Gohyaku Mangoku and Koshi Ibuki — both milled to 58% of their original size, removing the outer layers to reveal a cleaner, more refined grain. Fermented with S-3 yeast, which produces a mildly fragrant and clean profile with light earthy qualities, Yukikage is a true expression of the gutsy, grounded Niigata style: smooth, earthy, and built for the table. Uniquely versatile — it is equally compelling served chilled or gently warmed, making it one of the most food-friendly sakes in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nose is mildly fragrant and inviting: toasted brown rice, light earthiness, and a clean, grounded character. On the palate, it is smooth and earthy with notes of toasty brown rice and a gentle nuttiness. Chilled, it is a natural companion for sushi, gyoza, and delicate seafood. Gently warmed, it blossoms — the perfect accompaniment for yakitori, grilled salmon, or roasted yellowtail. A sake of genuine versatility and quiet depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A true gutsy Niigata style sake — smooth and earthy, with notes of toasty brown rice. When chilled it makes a great companion for a sushi platter or gyoza dumplings, but when gently warmed it blossoms into the perfect accompaniment for yakitori, grilled salmon or roasted yellowtail.\" — Kinishihai, Producer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kinishihai, Niigata Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tokubetsu Junmai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gohyaku Mangoku \u0026amp; Koshi Ibuki, milled to 58%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYeast:\u003c\/strong\u003e S-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Niigata tanrei karakuchi — clean, dry, earthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toasted brown rice, light earthiness, smooth, mildly fragrant, nutty finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chilled (45–50°F) or gently warmed (100–110°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With (Chilled):\u003c\/strong\u003e Sushi, gyoza, delicate sashimi, cold tofu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Paired With (Warmed):\u003c\/strong\u003e Yakitori, grilled salmon, roasted yellowtail, miso soup, hearty izakaya dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiigata's snow-country terroir in a 300ml bottle — Kinishihai Yukikage is smooth, earthy, and one of the most versatile sakes on the shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968941084955,"sku":"210000048389","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/e2pyuad1jtdmejfiovqt.jpg?v=1769964567","url":"https:\/\/67wino.shop\/products\/kinishihai-yukikage-snow-shadow-tokubetsu-junmai-sake-300ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}