New Zealand’s first and only sake brewery, Zenkuro Sake is based in Queenstown. They produce a ginjo and junmai style of sake using only the finest polished sake rice and water sourced from the Southern Alps. The purity of their ingredients creates a fine sake, best enjoyed chilled as a healthy accompaniment to any meal. Head brewer David Joll is a certified ‘Advanced Sake Professional’, producing a quality sake, of which Zenkuro is immensely proud.
Accolades:
Silver Medal – London Sake Challenge 2016
Tasting Note: Textured, fuller-body sake, dry and packed with ricey goodness. Beautiful transition of flavour from lactic to savoury, with a silky umami finish. Pairing ideas: Hard cheese like Gruyere, spicy Asian food, aged Balsamic vinegar.
Alcohol: 14.0%
Variety: Sake
Region: Queenstown, Central Otago, New Zealand