Nanawarai Junmai Ginjo Hiyaoroshi

Nanawarai makes "umakuchi" sake, which is suprisingly not a word I find translated into the English speaking sake world too often despite its prevalence. In the context of sake, it implies a sweetness balanced by an impactful savoriness and richness. I can't think of a better word for this hiyaoroshi. The nose is a ginjo-y fruit basket- juicy pears, apples, tinned pineapple and honeysuckle- but opens up to a flavor impact that is in turns grassy as matcha and sweet and silly as Dubble Bubble. 

Brewed in Nagano's Kiso valley, a short drive from beloved Sunflower seasonal staple Yukawa Brewery (Kisoji). For this seasonal release, the brewers chose to contrast locally grown Miyama Nishiki's plush and rounded character with tropical and bright Hiroshima yeast.