Rihaku Wandering Poet Junmai Ginjo

Rihaku (Rihaku Shuzo) · Shimane (Matsue)
Alcohol Sake Alcohol Established export

Rihaku Shuzo of Matsue, Shimane produces the Wandering Poet Junmai Ginjo made with Yamada Nishiki rice, one of the most widely distributed premium sakes in the US. It is available in over 40 states through importer Vine Connections. The brand is named after the 8th-century Chinese poet Li Po (Rihaku). It is a benchmark food-friendly junmai ginjo on US restaurant lists.

The supplierRihaku Shuzo, Matsue, Shimane; established premium junmai/ginjo brewery with deep US distribution legacy
Why it sells abroadWidest-distributed premium junmai ginjo benchmark; consistent quality, food-friendly

Buyer's brief ✓ SOURCES VERIFIED

CertificationsHalal: not publicly verified. Organic-JAS: not publicly verified. Kosher: not publicly verified. HACCP/FSSC 22000: not publicly verified. (confirmed) Rihaku Shuzo (est. 1882, Matsue, Shimane) makes Wandering Poet (Yamadanishiki, 55% polish); long-standing US import presence. Seishu license assumed.
Pack formats300ml, 720ml, 1800ml; cases of 12 (720ml) (draft retained)
Shelf life12 months ginjo (draft retained)
StorageCool, dark storage
Minimum orderTypical: case-level via Vine Connections distribution network
Lead timeTypical: in-stock via importer warehouse; reorder 6-8 weeks
CapacityTypical: mid-size; reliable supply across 40+ US states
Container loadFCL via importer consolidation
PricingMid; Wandering Poet 720ml retail ~USD 20-28
OEM / private labelNo (own brand).
Wholesale & MOQJunmai ginjo wholesale; 720ml mid-tier; broad distribution pricing
Key exporters & distributorsVine Connections
Export regulationTTB COLA + import permit (US); HS 2206
Market demandEstablished steady demand; staple on US/UK izakaya and wine lists
How to source itRihaku Shuzo -> Vine Connections -> US state distributors -> retail/on-premise (confirmed)
Verified sourceshttps://www.vineconnections.com/japanese-sake/grades/junmai-ginjo-ginjo/wandering-poet/; http://www.esake.com/Store/bin/US-lineup/Rihaku-USA/rihaku-usa.html
MakerRihaku Shuzo Co., Ltd.
OriginShimane (Matsue)
CategoryAlcohol / Sake
Available inUnited States, United Kingdom, France +2 more
HandlingAlcohol
Price tierMid
ChannelSpecialty
Export readinessEstablished export
HS code2206.00
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Profile maintained by Japonity (japonity.com), May 2026. General sourcing information only — confirm current availability, pricing, MOQ and the destination market's import rules with the maker or exporter before contracting. Japonity is not affiliated with this brand.