Sake & China Flashcards
How does the Sake Value Meter work
The SMV measures sweetness or dryness of Sake, ranging from -10 (very sweet) to +10 (very dry)
What is Taru Sake
Sake aged in wooden barrels (typically made of Cedar) instead of stainless steel adding color, woodsy aroma, and flavors of spice, vanilla, and wood
What is the name of cedar barrels used to age Taru Sake
Sugi
What does “Tokubetsu” mean on a sake label
Translate to ‘special’, indicating the sake is considered to be higher quality due to the rice used or techniques used
What is “Genshu” sake
Undiluted Sake that has not been mixed with water after fermentation
What is the mountain range that effects Ningxia China
The Helan Mountains (Helan Shan)
What are the notable grapes of Ningxia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Gernischt
What is the largest wine region in China
Shandong
Where would you find Domaine Ao Yun
Yunnan, China
Where would you find Grace Vineyard
Shangxi, China
What percentage of rice grain remainds in Junmai Sake
Max. 70%
What does Seimaibuai refer to on a Junmai Sake label
Only water, rice, and koji used, and the milling percentage may be higher than 70%
What is the maximum percentage of rice grain remaining for Honjozo Sake
70%
What is Honjozo Sake
A slight amount of pure distillate (Brewer’s alcohol) is added to the Sake before pressing
What is the maximum percentage of rice grain remaining for Ginjo Sake
60%
