Abe Junmai Ginjo Abe Shuzo | 阿部酒造

Abe Junmai Ginjo

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Tasting Notes

Abe Junmai Ginjo opens with a highly approachable, fruity, and juicy palate. While it features a refreshing acidity that is slightly more pronounced than its Junmai counterpart, this acidity is masterfully integrated, never sharp, but rather acting as a backbone that adds structure and clarity to the brew. It finishes with a crisp, refined bitterness that adds sophistication to the overall experience.

The versatility of this sake lies in its temperature adaptability. When served at 40°F, it emphasizes clarity and lightness, while at 50–60°F, its deeper umami and complexity emerge. It is a natural companion to a raw bar, particularly fresh oysters, and pairs well with bold cheeses, including blue cheese, where its clean finish helps balance rich, creamy textures.

Specifications

Region: Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Style: Clean & Juicy
Rice: Locally grown rice from Niigata
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 14–16%
Serving Temperature: 40°F to 60°F
Size: 720ml

Overview

Abe Junmai Ginjo offers a nuanced and balanced flavor profile, perfectly showcasing the expressive side of fragrant Japanese Niigata sake craftsmanship. Meticulously brewed using locally grown rice polished to 60%, it represents Abe Shuzo's modern approach to sake-making. This expression is crafted for those who appreciate a vibrant, fruit-forward profile backed by an elegant, invisible structure that elevates the entire tasting experience.

About the Brewery
Kashiwazaki, Niigata Regional location shown. Marker may represent the prefecture.

Abe Shuzo

阿部酒造

Founded in 1804 in Kashiwazaki, Niigata, Abe Shuzo is now led in production by sixth-generation brewer Yuta Abe, who launched the Abe series in 2015.

Founded
1804
Location
Kashiwazaki, Niigata

Brewing philosophy

Enjoy fermentation, pursue overwhelming deliciousness, and remain a challenger. The brewery develops sake for moments from aperitif through after-dinner.

SAKEZEN

Brewery Signature

  • Rice-driven
  • Bright acidity
  • Tank individuality

Aromatic expression

Restrained Lifted

Rice character

Delicate Pronounced

Acidity

Rounded Bright

A brewery led by curiosity. Rice character and lively acidity drive the Abe series, with each tank and release offering its own expression.

SAKEZEN Team View is an editorial interpretation of official producer information, informed by our tasting perspective. Axis positions are qualitative, not laboratory measurements. Individual releases and personal impressions may vary.

The Essence of Fine Sake

Four dimensions that shape how sake is made, understood, and enjoyed.

Clear spring water flowing from a bamboo spout at a rural Japanese sake brewery

Place & Provenance

Local water, rice, climate, and brewing traditions give each region its distinct character.

Polished sake rice grains resting in a brewer's hand

Rice Polishing

Polishing removes the grain’s outer layers, helping shape aroma, texture, and style.

Sake brewer tying a batch designation tag to an amber bottle

Sake Designations

Junmai, Ginjo, Daiginjo, and other designations reflect ingredients, rice polishing, and brewing methods.

Friends sharing warm sake cups around a dining table

Versatile Enjoyment

Explore sake across temperatures, pairings, occasions, and seasons.