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Product information "Miwatari Connection Wine Barrel Aged Junmai Ginjo - 720ml"

Miwatari Connection Wine Barrel Aged Junmai Ginjo is another example of a perfect marriage between wine and sake. The sake is aged for 6 months in oak barrels that previously contained Merlot grapes. The result is stunning, a beautiful light rosé colour, lots of red fruit clearly in line with the scent of a typical beautiful Merlot wine. Soft tannins, lots of umami and a wide spectrum of flavours and scents complete this sake that has an intriguing and long finish. 

The sake is a unique accompaniment to light meat dishes but can also be drunk alone.
It is best to serve this sake cold in a Bordeaux glass or sake glass.

Prefecture: Nagano
Alcohol: 14.0%
Classification: Junmai Ginjo
Style: Barrel aged, Limited edition, Taru, Taru sake (Taruzake)
Content: 720ml
SMV: -6
How to serve: Reishu 冷酒 (refrigerated)
Importer: Sake.nl - own exclusive import
Manufacturer "Toshimaya (Nagano)"

Toshimaya Brewery is one of the many pearls that Nagano has to offer. The brewery, founded in 1891, is located on the mystical Suwa Lake and with only 1700 Koku of traditionally made sake, it is a typical artisan brewery. The sake is brewed under the leadership of Toji Komatsu Yukio who follows the course of the current young president.

The water from Mount Hachi Buse used for sake brewing is fully in line with the brewing techniques in which the amount of magnesium, potassium in the water and the influence on the yeast starter have been carefully considered. The rice that is used is grown locally by contract rice farmers, so there is an enormous connection between the suppliers of the rice and the brewer. Depending on the sake that is brewed, the perfect rice that fits with this has been looked at. The pride in the suppliers is also reflected in the reception and tasting room where almost all photos rice farmers are on display.

In addition to the well-known sake rice varieties such as Miyama-nishiki, Yamada-nishiki, Kinmon-nishiki, the use of local varieties such as Takene-nishiki, Shirakaba-nishiki and Hitogokochi is used.

A unique brewery with a rare collection of Samurai Armor in a hidden private museum. The brewery wins gold medals at the International Wine Challenge almost every year.

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  • Every sake bottle is individually wrapped and secured with shock-absorbing materials.
  • Reinforced dividers keep bottles from touching.
  • Box sizes: 1, 3, 6 and 12 bottles—combined so everything fits snugly.
  • Premium/limited editions receive extra protection (neck/base guards + added cushioning).

Temperature control

  • To preserve flavour and aroma we use insulated packaging and, when needed, cold packs.
  • Summer/Winter protocol: during heat or cold snaps we adjust packaging and dispatch day.
  • Moisture-resistant inner layer used where appropriate to prevent condensation.

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  • FSC-certified cartons and 100% recyclable void fill.
  • Less plastic: paper tape and reuse of clean supplier boxes where possible.
  • Compact packing to avoid shipping air and reduce CO₂.