Jozen 'Indigo' Junmai Daiginjo, Uonuma, Niigata, Japan
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
Usually ready in 1 hour
Crafted in the snowy mountain town of Echigo Yuzawa, Shirataki Shuzo has been producing sake since 1855, now under the leadership of seventh-generation toji Takaki Matsumoto. The brewery is renowned for its precision, balance, and use of pristine snowmelt water filtered through natural coal seams—a hallmark of the Uonuma region. Jozen represents their signature style: clean, modern, and expressive, with a focus on elegance and terroir.
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BREWER: Takaki Matsumoto
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FOUNDED: 1855
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TOWN: Echigo Yuzawa
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PREFECTURE: Niigata
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FARMING & INGREDIENTS: Yamadanishiki (koji rice) & Miyamanishiki (kake rice), sourced from Uonuma
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YEAST: K901
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POLISHING (SEIMAIBUAI): 45%
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STYLE: Junmai Daiginjo
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ALCOHOL: 15.5%
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SMV (SAKE METER VALUE): +2
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TEMPERATURE RANGE: Best served chilled (41–68°F)
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TASTING NOTES: Brilliant and crystalline, 'Indigo' opens with delicate floral notes of lily and fresh pear, layered with honeydew and a citrusy lift of blood orange and sumac. On the palate, a graceful interplay of fruit, minerality, and spice unfolds—highlighting green apple, bamboo, and a whisper of shiso.
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PRODUCTION STYLE: Brewed with snowmelt-filtered water, in small batches that reflect Shirataki’s refined, modern approach. This is one of their most polished and expressive offerings.
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PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Crudo with citrus ponzu, cold soba with yuzu kosho, or scallop sashimi with shiso and lime.
Crafted in the snowy mountain town of Echigo Yuzawa, Shirataki Shuzo has been producing sake since 1855, now under the leadership of seventh-generation toji Takaki Matsumoto. The brewery is renowned for its precision, balance, and use of pristine snowmelt water filtered through natural coal seams—a hallmark of the Uonuma region. Jozen represents their signature style: clean, modern, and expressive, with a focus on elegance and terroir.
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BREWER: Takaki Matsumoto
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FOUNDED: 1855
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TOWN: Echigo Yuzawa
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PREFECTURE: Niigata
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FARMING & INGREDIENTS: Yamadanishiki (koji rice) & Miyamanishiki (kake rice), sourced from Uonuma
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YEAST: K901
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POLISHING (SEIMAIBUAI): 45%
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STYLE: Junmai Daiginjo
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ALCOHOL: 15.5%
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SMV (SAKE METER VALUE): +2
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TEMPERATURE RANGE: Best served chilled (41–68°F)
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TASTING NOTES: Brilliant and crystalline, 'Indigo' opens with delicate floral notes of lily and fresh pear, layered with honeydew and a citrusy lift of blood orange and sumac. On the palate, a graceful interplay of fruit, minerality, and spice unfolds—highlighting green apple, bamboo, and a whisper of shiso.
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PRODUCTION STYLE: Brewed with snowmelt-filtered water, in small batches that reflect Shirataki’s refined, modern approach. This is one of their most polished and expressive offerings.
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PAIRING SUGGESTIONS: Crudo with citrus ponzu, cold soba with yuzu kosho, or scallop sashimi with shiso and lime.