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Mukune

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Entrance to the brewery
Entrance to the brewery


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Mukune Root of Innocence Tech Sheet
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Mukune Shadows of Katano Shelf Talker
Mukune Shadows of Katano Tech Sheet
Country of Origin: Japan
Location: Osaka Prefecture
People: Mr. Yasutaka Daimon, Director | Mr. Kazuyuki Kita, Master Brewer (Toji)
Supplier: www.vineconnections.com


Daimon Shuzo, founded in 1826, is located at the foot of the scenic Ikoma mountain range in Katano City (near Osaka). Katano occupies a well-known spot in Japanese history. During the Heian era (over 1000 years ago), the aristocracy of Western Japan flocked to Katano to enjoy the very beautiful scenery that abounded there including lovely cherry blossoms in the spring and the verdant surrounding mountains. Hunting was the main sport of the gentry and cotton seed oil and silk production were the usual industries of the residents. Daimon Shuzo in Osaka, Kansai Region. Sake production began during the Edo period, but of the many sake-producing firms originally present, only Daimon Shuzo and one other remain.

The sake we make is known by the brand name Rikyubai. Our sake is, in general, full flavored but mellow and balanced. Our higher grades of sake are often very lightly laced with fruit essences such as pear and peach. A nice acidity suffuses the flavor, allowing it to spread out evenly.
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Mukune (300 ml) Root of Innocence (Junmai Ginjo) Net Price Reviews —
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Mukune (720 ml) Shadows of Katano (Junmai Ginjo Nigori) Net Price Reviews Downloads New!
Mukune (300 ml) Shadows of Katano (Junmai Ginjo Nigori) Net Price Reviews —
Reviews
Mukune (300) Root of Innocence (Junmai Ginjo)
Rating: 88

Very pale straw-yellow. Saline aromas of squash and white pepper. Suave on entry, then spicy and distinctly firm-edged, even tight, in the middle palate, with a juicy, spicy character and rather subdued flavors. I find this less pliant than most of these examples yet still nicely fine-grained and high-pitched. Made from natural spring water rich in minerals.

- International Wine Cellar (8/7/2007)

Mukune (720) Root of Innocence (Junmai Ginjo)
Rating: 88

Very pale straw-yellow. Saline aromas of squash and white pepper. Suave on entry, then spicy and distinctly firm-edged, even tight, in the middle palate, with a juicy, spicy character and rather subdued flavors. I find this less pliant than most of these examples yet still nicely fine-grained and high-pitched. Made from natural spring water rich in minerals.

- International Wine Cellar (8/7/2007)

Mukune (300) Shadows of Katano (Junmai Ginjo Nigori)
Rating: 89

Hazy, pale color. Complex aromas of nuts, smoke and mushroom. At once sweet and dry, with a savory quality leavening the wine’s fat texture. This boasts a creamy opulence and serious breadth, but the nutty, earthy flavors are all rather low-toned. Rich but almost surprisingly dry.

- International Wine Cellar (8/7/2007)

Mukune (720) Shadows of Katano (Junmai Ginjo Nigori)
Rating: 89

Hazy, pale color. Complex aromas of nuts, smoke and mushroom. At once sweet and dry, with a savory quality leavening the wine’s fat texture. This boasts a creamy opulence and serious breadth, but the nutty, earthy flavors are all rather low-toned. Rich but almost surprisingly dry.

- International Wine Cellar (8/7/2007)