KONTEKI PEARLS OF SIMPLICITY JUNMAI DAIGINJO SAKE

Higashiyama's Konteki "Pearls of Simplicity" Junmai Daiginjo represents the pinnacle of traditional Kinki region sake brewing, where pristine water sources and exceptional rice cultivation create ideal conditions for premium sake production. Crafted with highly-polished Yamada Nishiki rice—considered the gold standard among sake rice varieties—this gluten-free expression (15.5% ABV) embodies wabi-sabi philosophy with understated elegance. Rather than overwhelming aromatics, it offers delicate white flower and Asian pear notes alongside subtle steamed rice fragrance. The palate unfolds with remarkable purity and refined texture, culminating in a distinctive mineral-driven finish that showcases the brewery's meticulous attention to detail—perfect either as a contemplative sipping sake or alongside delicate seafood and light meat preparations.