GREETINGS FROM GREEN RIVER SAKE COMPANY

Dear Sake Lovers and Green River Sake Customers:

It is my great pleasure to introduce our Green River Sake--Snow-Aged Rice Wine to the North American market. Our sake is one of the highest quality sakes in Japan and is characterized by its fresh, complex, dry, clear aftertaste and delicate flavor spectrum. For many years, sake brewers have not seriously practiced sake aging; however, my ancestors and I have found that appropriate aging is best for sake as well as sake lovers. We have two types of sake with different characteristics created through snow-aging and low temperature maturation. We offer the best sake possible to those who have a true appreciation for the taste and philosophy of this alcoholic rice beverage.

Our cross-cultural marketing brings our snow-aged sake and other matured products to the most appropriate occasions for pleasure. We aim to distribute quality sake, promote its history and food pairing potential, and clear up some of the myths of sake currently on the market. Translation or transplanting one culture into another culture is not a simple task as misunderstandings and confusion commonly result. We strive to conduct cross-cultural marketing by those who are familiar with both cultures and sake-food expertise. I believe sake from the East will become a more appropriate and enjoyable alcoholic beverage in the West in this fusion era.

I would be more than happy to meet you at an expo, food fair or presentation event in the near future. I sincerely hope our Green River Sake Snow-Aged Rice Wine and Koide 12 will provide you with refreshment and enhance the quality of your life.

Sincerely Yours,

Shunji Odaira
President
Green River Sake Company