Shintaro Junmai NV
NV, Kochi, Japan
Shintaro Junmai NV
Junmai
Hamakawa Shoten
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Profile & Story
Also from Hamakawa Shoten in Tano, Kochi Prefecture, Shintaro is named for the 19th-century imperial loyalist Nakaoka Shintaro and is milled to 60% with low-temperature fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of white peach, green plum, lychee, and acacia lead to a palate of fibrous pear, mint, honeysuckle, citrus rind, and minerals, finishing dry with delicate orchard fruit; enjoyable across a wide temperature range, with warming amplifying its gentle acidity.
Pairing Recommendation
Complements Japanese cuisine as well as Western dishes built on vinegar and olive oil.