{"title":"Wine from Shimane","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/japan_shimane_large-100x200.png?v=1773146258\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimane is located in the western part of Chugoku region in Honshu, Japan.  The region is deemed to be the second most populated prefecture in Japan. Shimane has sub-tropical climate, characterized by cold, snowy, gloomy winters and warm, humid summers. Shimane is surrounded with mountainous terrains so rice farming is a major aspect of the region. Since rice farming is a major part of Shimane, it is considered to be the birthplace of sake in Japan. The Gohyakumangoku is popular sake rice that is grown locally in Shimane.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe region has about 34 sake breweries. You can find a lot of sake production particularly in areas of Masuda, Yasugi, Oki Islands and Izumo Taisha. Shimane has great variety of sake, such as Kokki, Toyonoaki, Rihaku, Tenkai, Kamofuku, Inenotsuyu, Uijin and many more. Sake in the Shimane region has long history that dates back in mythology. Regardless of its complex history, Shimane is considered a popular place for sake consumption.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sake-gassan-junmai-ginjo-mountain-moon-720ml","title":"Sake Gassan Junmai Ginjo Mountain Moon (720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoodsy honeycomb, nutshell, and mushroom patch aromas with a satiny fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a delicate savory mushroom stock, chestnut, and golden beet driven finish. A fine choice for tempura. -Beverage Tasting Institute RATING: 91 points (Exceptional) CATEGORY: Junmai Ginjo Sake, Sake ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 15.4% TASTING LOCATION: In Our Chicago Tasting Room TASTING DATE: Dec-05-2012 WINE ID: 200767\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Brewing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948747649071,"sku":"11367","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Gassan_MountainMoon_label.jpg?v=1771483153"},{"product_id":"sake-gassan-junmai-ginjo-mountain-moon-300ml","title":"Sake Gassan Junmai Ginjo Mountain Moon (300ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoodsy honeycomb, nutshell, and mushroom patch aromas with a satiny fruity-yet-dry medium-to-full body and a delicate savory mushroom stock, chestnut, and golden beet driven finish. A fine choice for tempura. -Beverage Tasting Institute RATING: 91 points (Exceptional) CATEGORY: Junmai Ginjo Sake, Sake ALCOHOL BY VOLUME: 15.4% TASTING LOCATION: In Our Chicago Tasting Room TASTING DATE: Dec-05-2012 WINE ID: 200767\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Brewing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948748304431,"sku":"11371","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/Gassan_MountainMoon_label_HQ.jpg?v=1771483157"},{"product_id":"sake-by-kysela-720ml","title":"Sake by Kysela (720ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSake By Kysela has been a project in the making for three years now. In the end, we selected a Sake made from the famous Yamada Nishiki rice produced in the Southern Prefecture of Shimane. Flavorful, rich, and clean this sake is best as an aperitif or with seafood like fluke, dover sole or halibut. Kanpai\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"timelesswines.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44949228060719,"sku":"451038","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/4677\/5087\/files\/sake_by_kysela_bottle_38d8c5c6-9ea2-44a5-9513-313de803bc88.jpg?v=1771491724"}],"url":"https:\/\/timelesswinesdirect.com\/collections\/regions-shimane.oembed","provider":"timelesswines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}