Rihaku Wandering Poet Junmai Ginjo Sake 720mL
Rihaku Wandering Poet Junmai Ginjo Sake
Junmai Ginjo Sake | 15.2% ABV | 720mL | Shimane, Japan | Yamada Nishiki Rice | 55% Rice Polishing Ratio
Process & Profile
Rihaku Wandering Poet is a Junmai Ginjo sake from Shimane, Japan, made with Yamada Nishiki rice. The rice is polished to 55% remaining, and the resulting sake combines an expressive fruit profile with enough structure to accompany a wide range of dishes.
The name pays tribute to Li Po, the poet who also inspired Rihaku Brewery’s name. In the glass, banana and ripe melon lead into a fresh, lightly herbal finish. Its light-to-medium body and crisp acidity make this an especially useful bottle for vegetable dishes that can be difficult to match with wine.
Product Details
| Product Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Producer | Rihaku Brewery |
| Origin | Shimane, Japan |
| Sake Grade | Junmai Ginjo |
| Alcohol | 15.2% ABV |
| Bottle Size | 720mL |
| Rice | Yamada Nishiki |
| Rice Polishing Ratio | 55% remaining |
| Sake Meter Value / Acidity | +3 / 1.6 |
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Banana and ripe honeydew melon, with a fresh aromatic character.
- Palate: Juicy fruit supported by a light-to-medium body and crisp, clean acidity.
- Finish: Lingering fruit gives way to green, herbal notes and a refreshing close.
What Makes It Special
- Junmai Ginjo brewed with Yamada Nishiki rice.
- A 55% polishing ratio, meaning 55% of the grain remains.
- Fruit-forward aromas balanced by clean acidity and an herbal finish.
- A particularly useful pairing for vegetables and soft cheeses.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled in a wine glass to explore the fruit and herbal aromas, then allow the pour to open gradually. Try it with asparagus, artichoke hearts, broccoli rabe, a green salad or brie. Pour a small amount at a time so you can compare how its texture changes as it warms slightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What type of sake is Wandering Poet?
It is a Junmai Ginjo sake made by Rihaku Brewery in Shimane, Japan.
2. Which rice does it use?
Yamada Nishiki, polished to 55% remaining. This is different from Dance of Discovery, which uses Kan no Mai rice.
3. What is its alcohol content?
Wandering Poet is bottled at 15.2% ABV.
4. What does it taste like, and what should I pair with it?
Expect banana, honeydew and an herbal finish. Try asparagus, artichokes, broccoli rabe or brie, beginning with a chilled pour.
5. Where can I buy Wandering Poet?
Purchase Rihaku Wandering Poet Junmai Ginjo Sake from The Barrel Tap.
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