Tozai - Blossoms of Peace (720ml)
Price: $21.00
| Producer | Tozai |
| Country | Japan |
| Region | Kyoto |
| Type | Aodani Plum |
| Sku | 010464 |
| ABV | 10.50% |
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Tozai, literally translated “East-West” in Japanese, is the result of the collaborative passion, skill, and experience of dedicated people from both Eastern and Western backgrounds. In March 2004, during a trip to Japan, Vine Connections partners Ed Lehrman and Nick Ramkowsky met with several individuals who all converged on a similar new idea: create a brand of super-premium, artisanal sake that is delicious to drink, beautifully packaged and labeled with original art work, widely distributed in the U.S., and all at a reasonable price for sake lovers and novices alike. After a year of diligent and creative work on both sides of the Pacific, Tozai became a reality with the first two releases (Feb. 2005), “Well of Wisdom” Honjozo and “Voices in the Mist” Honjozo Nigori.
While most plum wine or sake is made with shochu, fermented plums, or grapes with plum flavors added, this is the only "ume-shu" crafted with premium Japanese sake and the region's highest quality ripe green plums, or "shiro-kaga". The plums are soaked in sake for over three months to achieve a rich, sweet aroma and subtle plum flavors.
Brewery Name: Kizakura
Brewery Location: Kyoto Prefecture
Toji (master brewer): Mr. Takakura
Quality Grade: Premium Sake
Plum: Aodani. The Aodani (Green Valley) is Kyoto's largest plum orchard with over 10,000 plum trees
This is a semi-sweet sake with ample aromas of almond and marzipan. Perfectly ripe plum flavors dominate the palate while the smooth, slightly sweet, and lip-smacking long finish ensures you'll want another sip or glass!
