2018 Akishika Shuzō Kobo #7
$225.00
Varietal: Junmai, Yamahai, Muroka, Nama, Genshu (Sake Rice: Yamada Nishiki / Omachi)
Region: Nose, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Viticulture: Certified organic, biodynamic, and chemical-free estate farming ("Ikkan-zukuri" — cultivation from seedling to sake)
Size: 1800ml
Food Pairing: Rich Seafood & Izakaya Classics and Earthy & Umami-Rich Mains like Pan-Seared Duck Breast and Gyoza & Fried Noodles
A highly complex and expressive sake named after "Yeast Strain Number 7" (Kobo #7). Brewed using traditional Yamahai methods, this unpasteurised (Nama) and unfiltered (Muroka) vintage offers a vibrant, raw profile. It balances a rich, textural fruit character with a robust acidic backbone, an earthy depth of umami, and a long, dry finish.