Chūbu: Shizuoka Flashcards
Shizuoaka’s sake style has become a benchmark for ___-_-____, _____, and ___-______ _____ sake, since the 1980s.
Shizuoaka’s sake style has become a benchmark for easy-to-drink, fruity, and food-friendly Ginjō sake, since the 1980s.
Shizuoka is divided into three regions: eastern central and western. The regions are divided by the __ River in the west and the ___ River in the east.
Shizuoka is divided into three regions: eastern central and western. The regions are divided by the Ōi River in the west and the Abe River in the east.
Shizuoka is home to (half of) Japan’s most iconic mountain, Mount ____
Shizuoka is home to (half of) Japan’s most iconic mountain, Mount Fuji
In NW Shizuoka, the ______ Mountains form Shizuoka’s mountains northwest extremes. Due to the high altitudes, the northwest receives heavy snowfall in wines.
The snow melt becomes the source for two major rivers, the __ River and the ___ River.
In NW Shizuoka, the Akaishi Mountains form Shizuoka’s mountains northwest extremes. Due to the high altitudes, the northwest receives heavy snowfall in wines.
The snow melt becomes the source for two major rivers, the Ōi River and the Abe River.
Mount Fuji was formed at the junction of three tectonic plates. They are:
Philippine Sea Plate
American Plate
Okhotsk Plate
The differences in _______ play a prominent part in determining the climate zones of Shizuoka
The differences in altitude play a prominent part in determining the climate zones of Shizuoka
Which ocean stream makes coastal regions in Shizuoka temperate?
The Kuroshio Current
What are the three sources of water in Shizuoka?
- Eastern Region: Mt Fuji; and Kano River from Amagiyama
- Central region: Abe, Ōi, Setogawa, Kamisawa, Kitsu Rivers
- Tenryu Rover flowing from the Southern Alps
Key facts about Shizuoka’s HD-1 yeast
- Isolated at Doi Shuzō in 1978
- Prominent amounts of Isoamyl Acetate (banana, melon)
- Acidity relatively low (1-1.3), lending to soft, round characters to the sake
What yeasts apart from HD-1 are used in Shizuoka?
NEW-5: made from HD-1 and No.2; for ginjō
NO-2: predominant ginjō-ka with low acidity
SY-103: Mild, calming aromas
CA-50: Floral aromas of roses
5 MT-1: Mild aromas of banana and apples
MS-15: Mild aromas of banana and apples
Which rice is Shizuoka’s signature strain?
Homare Fuji
Key facts about Homare Fuji
- Yamada Nishiki + gamma radiation
- Low in height, robust
- Low protein content
- Nicely shaped shinpaku
- Can withstand low polishing rates
