Harushika Junmai Ginjo Namazake "Shiboribana"

A gorgeous aromatic sake with high floral notes: honeysuckle, wildflower honey, and wisteria. Juicy, fruity palate comes through-- watermelon, juicy green melon, rainier cherry, greengage plum-- while deep, clean umami notes of fresh silken tofu, matcha, & almond milk carry a charming finish. The texture is lightly fizzy, silky, but also gently weighted with a rich core of umami. It seems a little sweet and fruity at first sip, but finishes dry.

The name Shiboribana is a double entendre, referring to flowers (one word for which is shiboribana) as well as alluding to shiboritate, which is fresh-pressed sake. The brewery name Harushika consists of the kanji for Spring as well as the kanji for deer (which, according to legend, were rode by ancient Nara lords) who roam freely in Nara cities and are about as docile and friendly as you could hope for.