Rihei Ginger Shochu 750ML Brandy sandy tannins frame dense flavors

sandy tannins frame dense flavors of black currant and coffee grinds

first when they arrive at the winery as bunches and then again after de-stemming by an optical sorter

each in its own AVA

giving the flavors time to marry and mature while drawing out notes of vanilla

These fruit and floral notes are echoed on the palate framed by mineral/ink and spice flavors finishing with silky tannins and fresh

Rihei Ginger Shochu 750ML Brandy sandy tannins frame dense flavorsThis single distilled, one of a kind shochu is made from ginger local to Japans Miyazaki prefecture. Named after the distillerys founder, Rihei Ochiai, this 4th generation, family run distillery honors the traditions of their 100 year old past while taking on a modern twist for the 21st century. Rihei Ginger was born after local farmers came to the distillery requesting he craft a new shochu made from their amazing quality ginger after Rihei had made