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Junmai Ginjo

Kubota Senju Junmai Ginjo

Asahi Brewery (Kubota) · Niigata

Kubota Senju is the everyday expression from Asahi Brewery, balancing the clean tanrei style of Niigata with enough body to hold up to richer dishes. It is dry on the palate with a faint sweetness on the nose.

Why we recommend it

One of the most widely exported Niigata sakes, and a good benchmark for understanding the tanrei-karakuchi (clean-dry) style that defines the region.

Quick Reference

Best for

Drinkers who want a structured, dry sake that holds up across multiple courses.

Taste in brief

Dry on the palate with a faint sweetness on the nose; the body is a touch fuller than typical Niigata tanrei.

What makes it distinct

One of Japan's most widely exported Niigata sakes—a reliable benchmark for the regional tanrei-karakuchi style.

Character

Food Friendly Shines When Warm Umami Forward

Technical profile

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Rice variety
Gohyakumangoku
Rice polishing ratio
55%
Alcohol by volume
15.0
Sake meter value
+3
Acidity
1.3

Try it with

Holds up alongside richer dishes: yakitori, cheese plates, mushroom risotto, or grilled salmon.

  • yakitori
  • cheese plates
  • mushroom risotto
  • grilled salmon

How to serve

Versatile across temperatures—chilled for a crisper profile, lightly warm for a rounder impression.

Chilled Room Temperature Warm

For wine drinkers

The dry, clean structure and modest aromatics are closer to a lean Chardonnay than to fruity, aromatic styles.

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