Incredible.
九平次 Kuheiji since 1647. First Japanese sake ever served in 3 Michelin
Stars restaurant in Paris (2006). Mr. Kuheiji Kuno is the 15th
generation of Kuheiji. He is the mastermind and legend behind my
favorite Kuheiji sake. His philosophy and innovative approach to sake is
mind-blowing. He came up with the idea of serving premium sake in wine
glasses. He passion for sake and his value in human relationships win it all. He entered "into the terroir" and planted his own rice by himself
for his sake, who's the first one to do that. He's the Top 100 Most Respected Japanese People in 2007.
Despite of his fame, he's very down-to-earth and friendly. He's also
quite an art collector.
Kuheiji-san
invited me to visit his rice field in Kurodasho this time. I was super excited. I am a big fan of
his sake. Matei-san showed us around and interpreted for us. Everything
was mind-blowing. I really appreciate the fine premium quality sake,
but after every time, I get to appreciate all the hard work behind it even
more. Not open to public. [developing story – contents still being worked on]
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Kuheiji-san with his limited release bottle gift for me
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Kuheiji-san & Matei-san picked the 2 of us up at the train station in Hyogo
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Kuheiji
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