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Shizenshu Melon 3.33
Shizenshu Melon 3.33
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An organic junmai sake brewed using the “fourth-stage mashing” (yodan-jikomi) technique, which involves adding an extra fourth batch of rice to the main mash during the brewing process. This technique usually imparts the sake a highly sweet flavour, but Niida Honke only used ⅓ (hence the 3.33 in the name) of the amount of rice for the final addition. This means that in this bottle the sweetness is much more restrained and the sake has a charming, fully-matured melon aroma but the flavour is perfectly balanced with a nice acidity.
TYPE: Junmai kimoto unfined (muroka) unpasteurised (nama) sake
COLOUR: Clear water white
OUR TASTING NOTES: Pronounced aroma with layers of melon jam, earthy notes of wet forest floor, a distinct minerality and cream cheese. Complex palate with melon, and pear fruitiness joined by mouth coating creaminess (kinako latte) and sharp acidity.
FOOD PAIRING: Swede, leek and potato gratin; summer rolls; kinpira gobo (marinated burdock and carrots).
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve well chilled (4-8 ºC)
STORAGE: Keep refrigerated
SPECS:
Japanese name: しぜんしゅ めろん3.33
Brewery: Niida Honke (Fukushima prefecture)
Size: 720 ml
ABV: 15%
Rice polishing rate: 60%
Ingredients: water, rice, koji, yeast
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
*Challenge 25: Anyone who is over 18 but looks under 25 are required to show their valid proof of age ID when purchasing alcohol. This applies to both our Delivery and Click and Collect services. Please prepare your document upon receipt of product or when visiting our store.
Option1: Delivery
We currently ship only within the UK.
For UK delivery, it will usually take up to 2 - 5 working days to be delivered to your address after receiving the order confirmation (It will take up to 3 - 17 working days to be delivered to Isle of Man and Jersey).
Orders will be shipped via DHL with a tracked service. DHL will send a notification email once there are updates with your order.
Delivery fees - up to 6 bottles:
AREASDELIVERY FEE
England, Wales and Scotland
(excluding Isle of Wight, Isle of Scilly, Highlands and Offshore Islands)
£6.76
Northern Ireland
£14.09
Isle of Man & Jersey
£16.43
*We currently do not ship to Isle of Wight, Isle of Scilly, Highlands and Offshore Islands. We ask for your patience until we can accept deliveries from the areas in the future.
Option2: Click and Collect
You can come and collect your purchase instore (see Contact Us for address and opening hours) for no extra delivery fees. Please remember to bring your valid proof of ID with you when you visit us for a pick up.
