{"title":"Light","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTest sake collection description h1.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSubtitle h2\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Donec sapien elit, lobortis eget varius in, iaculis sit amet risus. Morbi sagittis fringilla felis, eu hendrerit nulla hendrerit in. Nullam pellentesque velit id bibendum aliquet. Nunc porttitor placerat tellus ut consectetur. Aliquam cursus vehicula massa ac bibendum. Etiam interdum erat nec leo auctor, non placerat est sollicitudin. Donec eu ultricies massa, id condimentum sem. Aliquam vel velit sem. Vestibulum sagittis tellus et justo lacinia accumsan. Donec vel interdum turpis. Etiam vitae risus nec tortor hendrerit finibus id ut mi. Mauris eget rhoncus elit, vel iaculis libero.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yamamoto-extra-dry-dokara-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Extra Dry Dokara 720ml","description":"\u003c!--July 2017--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is subtle lemon, wet stone and bergamot flowers. Made with Yamamoto yeast and Fukuhibiki rice the palate is clean \u0026amp; refreshing with a chalky almost limestone finish. As with all Yamamoto sake there is a slight spritz on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Dec 2016--\u003e \u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is like the lovechild of Barossa Riesling and Hunter Semillon with an explosion of citrus. Made with Yamamoto yeast and Fukuhibiki rice the palate is clean \u0026amp; refreshing with a chalky almost limestone finish. As with all Yamamoto sake there is a slight spritz on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fine example of modern fresh dry sake by cult brewer Tomo Yamamoto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35050368977,"sku":"YA04K800","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-extra-dry-dokara-720ml_march2019.jpg?v=1553819200"},{"product_id":"hanzo-karakuchi-720ml","title":"Hanzo Karakuchi 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA crisp palate displays green apple, orange, minerals and mild cinnamon. This is for lovers of dry clean sake who don’t mind an each way waver. It’s delicious chilled and when warmed to about 40C transforms into a cosseting balm to protect from the winter chill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eMild cereal characters on the nose, minerally palate with upfront sweetness and a dry acidic finish. A very drinkable food sake that can be drunk warm or chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e\n\u003c!--\n\u003cp\u003eWhen warmed at 40C, upfront sweetness and dry finish\u0026nbsp;is accentuated while sweet rice aromas abound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35150770385,"sku":"OT06K800","price":36.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanzo-karakuchi-720ml_march2019.jpg?v=1553822452"},{"product_id":"hanahato-tokubetsu-junmai-720ml","title":"Hanahato Tokubetsu Junmai 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eTokubetsu Junmai is a subcategory of Junmai that translates as “special junmai”.  Enjoy refreshing flavours of pear, orange, rockmelon, sudachi peel bitterness and fine white pepper. Bottled with the tiniest amount of CO2 present. Milled to 60% (ginjo grade), this is an excellent example of a Junmai brewed with precision and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\n The nose is a subtle blend of pear, apple, banana and yoghurt.\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12237183221850,"sku":"EN03K800","price":38.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanahato-tokubetsu-junmai-720ml.jpg?v=1531208094"},{"product_id":"hanzo-junmai-daiginjo-omachi-720ml","title":"Hanzo \u0026 Junmai Daiginjo Omachi 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant sake made with a surprising combination of Omachi rice that is notoriously difficult to polish down to Daiginjo levels as the rice is easy to crack. The results are outstanding. Restrained nose of peonies and melon don’t fully prepare you for the main event when you have your first sip. Pure clean flavours of honeydew melon, licorice, sour plum, pear and a hint of lemon zest, the palate is clean and slightly lingering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is very rare to find Junmai Daiginjo made from Omachi, especially one as well-crafted as this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal - IWC 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Medal winner at Kuramaster Paris 2019, 2021\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36312638161053,"sku":"OT10K800","price":62.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/hanzo-and-omachi-junmai-daiginjo-720ml.jpg?v=1600857802"},{"product_id":"yamamoto-turquoise-blue-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Yamamoto Turquoise Blue Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refreshing medium-dry sake with light minerally palate, mandarin, new season stonefruit. One of the best new sake from Yamamoto in recent years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeels like a hard seltzer. Impressive short clean finish. Think summer days, buckets of prawns, good friends \u0026amp; barbeques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Feb 2018\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no hiding the fact we are excited about the latest shipment of of Midnight Blue. This nama genshu seasonal limited addition is an extended remix of the original with an explosion of ripe melon, peach, apple, pear and pineapple and orange. Undoubtable Yamamoto in style with freshness and slight spritz of trapped CO2 to tickle the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love fresh, vibrant styles of sake – get it while you can. Yamamato from Akita has a strong following and is more often than not sold out in Japan. We are lucky to have received an allocation from this cult brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has not been pasteurised and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e \u003c!--2017\n\u003cp\u003eFresh, aromatic and fruit driven sake with peaches, pineapple and melon. The palate is aligned with a richer style semillon \/ sauvignon that finishes clean and dry. Another session sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Yamamato Midnight Blue is sold out in Japan. We are lucky to have received an allocation from this cult brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartnered with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamamoto-pure-black-junmai-ginjo-720ml\"\u003eYamamoto Pure Black\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/yamamoto-strawberry-red-junmai-ginjo-720ml\"\u003eYamamoto Strawberry Red\u003c\/a\u003e this sake makes in interesting object lesson on how yeast affects the finished sake. All three are made from the same rice all milled to 55%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sake has been pasteurised one time (not 2 times) and should be stored refrigerated to prevent spoilage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n--\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38072309022914,"sku":"YA12K800","price":55.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/yamamoto-turquoise-blue-720ml.jpg?v=1611555731"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-nagareboshi-junmai-daiginjo-720ml","title":"Kirinzan Nagareboshi Junmai Daiginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant, restrained top shelf sake with notes of melon, white flowers, chocolate and light salted caramel. As the sake warms in the glass the texture becomes more and more silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Gohyakumangoku rice is sourced from the local area around the brewery. The clear and crisp taste of the sake is represented by the colour blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is interesting to note that for the Japanese, a short clean finish is prized, in order to ready the palate for a second sip. And for sake produced in Niigata the shorter the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as being a pleasure to drink, this is one of the most giftable bottles of sake in our portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't yet tried Niigata prefecture sake, add this to your wishlist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41276238856386,"sku":"KI07K800","price":98.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kirinzan-nagareboshi-720ml.jpg?v=1637476852"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-nagareboshi-junmai-daiginjo-300ml","title":"Kirinzan Nagareboshi Junmai Daiginjo 300ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn elegant, restrained top shelf sake with notes of melon, white flowers, chocolate and light salted caramel. As the sake warms in the glass the texture becomes more and more silky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Gohyakumangoku rice is sourced from the local area around the brewery. The clear and crisp taste of the sake is represented by the colour blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is interesting to note that for the Japanese, a short clean finish is prized, in order to ready the palate for a second sip. And for sake produced in Niigata the shorter the better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as being a pleasure to drink, this is one of the most giftable bottles of sake in our portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't yet tried Niigata prefecture sake, add this to your wishlist.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41276266741954,"sku":"KI08K800","price":39.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kirinzan-nagareboshi-300ml.jpg?v=1637477153"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-kinunmo-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Kirinzan Kinunmo Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestrained aroma of pineapple, grape and melon. Smooth, soft, medium-dry palate of melon with a hint of roasted nut caramel reminiscent of peanut brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Gohyakumangoku rice is sourced from the local area around the brewery. The colour of each bottle stands for the characteristics of sake – in this case the mild taste of the sake enhanced by umami is represented by the colour brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very sexy Junmai Ginjo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41276279685314,"sku":"KI09K800","price":78.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kirinzan-kinunmo-720ml.jpg?v=1637477722"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-yukinoshita-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Kirinzan Yukinoshita Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere is a saying in Japan that good Niigata sake should taste of \"nothing but snow\". Kirinzan Yukinoshita (beneath the snow) is all about restraint and purity. The palate displays a tease of pear, peach, fresh almond and white flowers and barely touches the tongue leading to a super clean and short finish. If you love dry, lean sake this will become a fast favourite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above tasting notes are for drinking chilled. This sake can also be warmed to about 45c.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41276322742466,"sku":"KI10K800","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kirinzan-yukinoshita-720ml.jpg?v=1637478903"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-chokarakuchi-720ml","title":"Kirinzan Chokarakuchi 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic light, super clean and dry style of sake made from the pristine underground waters of the Tokonami river and local rice. Very restrained, almost non-existant nose with faint macadamia and buttermilk on the palate. This is a sake for drinkers not wankers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above tasting notes are for drinking chilled. This sake is also recommended by the brewer to be warmed to about 55c.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41276388933826,"sku":"KI11K800","price":48.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/kirinzan-chokarakuchi-720ml.jpg?v=1637480438"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-minenoshizuku-junmai-ginjo-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Minenoshizuku Junmai Ginjo 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA light and refreshing style of sake from Senbazuru made from Omachi rice. Behind the subtle aroma is a nuanced palate with whispers of apple, pear, fennel, starfruit and almond milk. The textures are both silky and slippery as the sake heads straight out the door to a short clean finish. Although this sake is a Junmai Ginjo the rice has been polished to Daiginjo level. An easy drinking Junmai Ginjo from Senbazuru.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42438479872194,"sku":"SA08K800","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/products\/senbazuru-minenoshizuku-720ml.jpg?v=1662884485"},{"product_id":"toko-dewanosato-junmai-ginjo-genshu-720ml","title":"Toko Dewanosato Junmai Ginjo Genshu 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis sake drinks much drier than its SMV of -4 might suggest, especially when well chilled. Made from 100% Yamagata rice and local yeast this sake is clean and refreshing. Imagine driving through Twin Peaks with melting snow surrounded by Douglas Firs while eating a fruit salad of starfruit, spearmint and pear. (Sakeshop by no means endorses drinking and driving).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen we learn about sake we are taught that SMV is a good indication of the sweetness level of the sake. The mantra is the higher the number the dryer the sake. It's a fairly reliable measure, except of course when it isn't. Factors such as acidity, ABV and how much water is added post brewing affect the SMV relativitity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn any case, this is a session sake that will delight many a sake drinker.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43789925449922,"sku":"TK10K800","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/toko-dewanosato-junmai-ginjo-genshu-720ml.jpg?v=1701857610"},{"product_id":"senbazuru-junmai-andante-720ml","title":"Senbazuru Junmai Andante 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot your typical junmai. This namachozo is milled to 60% and brewed using the classic ginjo yeasts of 901 and 1801. Drink super chilled for a clean palate of starfruit, young plum, rice bran and green apple. The cleansing acidity works well with oilier food and would be a comfortable companion to fish and chips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44830009163970,"sku":"SA09K800","price":42.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/senbazuru-junmai-andante-720ml.jpg?v=1733642697"},{"product_id":"dewatsuru-awa-sparkling-sake-ashitae-720ml","title":"Dewatsuru AWA - Sparkling Sake Ashitae 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2016 a group of brewers created the AWA Sake Association for the betterment of sparkling sake. Their goal was to create celebration worthy sake in time to toast the Tokyo Olympics. To carry the AWA label, sake must follow certain criteria. The sake must be clear and be Junmai (pure rice) with no added alcohol. The CO2 must come from secondary bottle fermentation and have pressure of at least 3.5 bar but can be higher. The ABV must be over 10% and when poured create a stream of bubbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a founding member of the AWA Sake Association, Dewatsuru have created Ashitae Sparkling sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon unwrapping the foil, you are greeted with a proper cork that makes a celebratory pop on removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is superb, elegant, refined sake with persistent bubbles that fizz with all the fervor of your favourite premium sparkling wine. The palate is clean and refreshing with notes of crisp apple, lemon and minerals with a short clean finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect sake to toast life’s achievements. And unlike other sparkling it is preservative free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866966315202,"sku":"AK24K800","price":125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/dewatsuru-awa-sparkling-sake-720ml-sakeshop.jpg?v=1771838566"},{"product_id":"kirinzan-yawaraka-720ml","title":"Kirinzan Yawaraka 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA dry sake for fans of super light, clean sake. The palate is like a magicians sleight of hand with nuances of steamed rice, fresh grapefruit with a pinch of salt layered over the fresh mineral spring water of the Tokonami River that disappears into a very short and clean finish. Best to serve room temp or warm (45c).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a classic example of Tanrei Karakuchi (light dry sake with a short finish). Our tasting notes are for room temp but warming will help the flavours blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46867022676162,"sku":"KI12K800","price":33.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kirinzan-yawaraka-720ml-japanese-sake.jpg?v=1771844686"},{"product_id":"kaze-no-mori-weeks-aiyama-607-ikakitori-720ml","title":"Kaze No Mori Weeks Aiyama 607 Ikakitori 720ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA special edition of Aiyama 607 Ikakitori produced for the Weeks festival, late 2025. This sake tastes like the love child of Aiyama 807 and a bottle of Prosecco. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA restrained palate (at least for Kaze no Mori) with lead notes of citrus and minerals with a supporting cast of muscat grape, pear and lychee and a cleansing finish. A very drinkable style that can enjoyed without food so you can still dance with one hand free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn easy drinking session sake that lends itself to lighter foods but can also stand on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb sake, very limited production. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Ikakitori is a special style of filtration that uses no pressure and no exposure to oxygen. A fine mesh basket is submerged into the mash and filtered sake is removed from the enclosure. This minimal intervention creates a more refined sake than traditional pressing in a yubata or fune press.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sakeshopau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47193961234626,"sku":"YU17K800","price":58.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2008\/6883\/files\/kaze-no-mori-aiyama-weeks-aiyama-607-ikakitori-japanese-sake.jpg?v=1773028647"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sakeshop.com.au\/collections\/light\/dewatsuru-brewery.oembed","provider":"Sakeshop by Chef's Armoury","version":"1.0","type":"link"}