{"title":"Seasonal sake","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuch like beer, sake follows a seasonal cycle. Brewing traditionally begins on October 1st and ends the following Spring, sometime between February and June depending on the workload. \u003cbr\u003eWhen the sake is unpasteurized, fresh and brand new, it might carry the name shiboritate or hatsushibori, which means fresh press. If it's the prime cut of namazake, gently aged for a month or two to settle down for Spring release, it might be muku no sake. Styles designed for Summer enjoyment are called natsuzake. And finally, Autumn brings sake from the previous brewing year, that has aged over summer: hiyaoroshi, also called akiagari.\u003cbr\u003eEach season brings new flavors, food pairings, and activities. Embracing seasonality is a huge part of sake enjoyment, and is something to look forward to every year!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sunflower-seasonal-club","title":"Sunflower Seasonal Club","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eIn Japan, sake follows the seasons. The arrival of Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer sake, reflect the changing weather and give you the opportunity to reflect and appreciate the beauty each season brings. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeasonal sake is relatively new to the US, entering the market in earnest about 5 years ago and rapidly gaining appreciation for its fresh flavors, inspired by nature. In Japan, these seasonal releases are hotly anticipated and sell out quickly. Here in the US, Sunflower plans ahead and orders the best seasonal selections months ahead of time to ensure (very limited!) supply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sunflower Seasonal Club is our way of exploring sake's connection to seasonality. Each quarterly pack includes 2-3 pages of beautifully illustrated information about each bottle, including tasting notes, recommended pairings, brewery and regional backstory. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eQuarterly packs are available in two sizes. The $5 enrollment fee is credited to the first shipment, and the club can be paused\/cancelled up to 2 weeks before the upcoming release.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 4-bottle selection includes 4 bottles, 4x\/year at a variable cost, between $150-175\/qtr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2-bottle selection includes 2 bottles, 4x\/year at a variable cost, typically ~$80-100\/qtr. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e4-Pack club benefits include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePick-up\/delivery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn-person pickup includes two tasting flights of all 4 seasonal releases\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$10 discount on club shipping, no surcharge to increase up to a case: $20 ground Fall-Winter-Spring shipments, $10 off all other methods. Summer shipping is typically further subsidized to cover expedited, ice and insulation. \u003cem\u003e(As of May 2026, please note that shipping prices are subject to change due to wildly fluctuating costs from the war in Iran).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$0 corkage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFuyu Fest 15% off for up to 4 guests\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTypically includes the rarer, more limited bottles \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2-Pack club benefits include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePick-up\/delivery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn-person pickup includes two tasting flights both (2) seasonal releases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$10 discount on club shipping, no surcharge to increase up to a case: $20 ground Fall-Winter-Spring shipments, $10 off all other methods. Summer shipping is typically further subsidized to cover expedited, ice and insulation. \u003cem\u003e(As of May 2026, please note that shipping prices are subject to change due to wildly fluctuating costs from the war in Iran).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e$0 corkage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWednesday Lessons \u0026amp; other guest tastings 20% off\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFuyu Fest 15% off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of the unpredictable nature of shipping, seasonal club shipments are estimated to be available sometime in Spring (Mar-May), Summer (June-Sept), Fall (Oct-Nov), and Winter (Jan-Feb).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClub charges are scheduled quarterly on the third Monday of April, July, October and January, but the exact date may be adjusted for early or late arrival, \u003cstrong\u003eup to 4 weeks. \u003c\/strong\u003eSeasonal club is always launched the moment all sake has landed in Portland, and sometimes we find ourselves waiting due to circumstances outside of our control. As soon as the final arrival date is confirmed with certainty, I’ll send out an email notification to club members alerting you that the shipment has arrived and will be available for pick up or mailing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Cupborder_480x480.jpg?v=1670830344\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant notes \u0026amp; disclaimers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNew Members:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e new seasonal club memberships are charged $5 at time of enrollment in order to collect payment and address information. This enrollment fee will be credited to the member's first shipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaitlist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMembership slots may be limited as supplies depend on 3-4 months of advance planning. A waitlist will be maintained when club spots are unavailable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCancellation\/Pausing: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe respectfully ask that if you need to cancel or pause your subscription, please let us know ~2 weeks or more ahead of the estimated launch date (by early January, April, October, and July). The reason being that your club bottles may already have been purchased by the shop, and are being held until all selections arrive. The more notice the better, but this at least gives us the opportunity to notify folks on the waitlist, communicate a change in order needs with our suppliers, and adjust our materials printing needs. We're a small shop, so every order is a big deal-- it really helps to plan in advance! So while there is no penalty for cancellation or pausing, we really appreciate your understanding.\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShipping is available nationwide to all states\/counties that permit alcohol purchases. While I maintain a short list of dry counties, we ask that you check your local regulations to confirm before ordering. When you purchase sake from Sunflower, you agree that your purchase is considered to have been transacted in Oregon and under Oregon law-- as though you were ordering in person at the shop. Shipping is then fulfilled post-purchase at the customer's direction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNo sales tax is applied (as is law in Oregon), and it is the customer's responsibility to follow up with their local government to determine if any subsequent tax is due.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor club orders, shipping is charged at a discounted rate of $20. Summer club is subsidized by an additional $5 for $15 off expedited\/ice\/insulated, or $45. Please also note that per federal requirements, an adult with photo ID must be present to receive the delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding to Club Shipments: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you'd like to add a'la carte bottles to your club shipment, there is no additional charge... so it's very cost effective to increase your order up to a case!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePayment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasonal club subscription payments are tentatively scheduled for the second Wednesday of May, August, November and February. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlease note that the exact date is subject to product arrivals and may vary! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited Product Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that club selections may be subject to availability. This is especially true for seasonal items which are imported and stocked in very limited quantities. If a limited supply of one club sake is available, it will be distributed on a first come first served basis and an equally special substitute will be available to later pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sunflower Sake","offers":[{"title":"4 BOTTLE: In-store pickup","offer_id":41462335078556,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 BOTTLE: Nationwide shipping","offer_id":41462335144092,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 BOTTLE: Local pickup","offer_id":42828919177372,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 BOTTLE: Nationwide shipping","offer_id":42828919275676,"sku":"","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Seasonalclubframed.jpg?v=1700340419"},{"product_id":"copy-of-denshin-hiyaoroshi-junmai-aki","title":"Denshin Honjozo Shiboritate Namazake \"Fuyu\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis sake has very refreshing aroma and juicy character, with notes of white pepper, ripe persimmon, meringue, \u003c\/span\u003ebrazil nut, dates, pear, cream of wheat, bitter apple, and soft forest floor. It makes my mouth water-- delivering a crisp, smooth, bright and slightly effervescent taste. The overall impression is of brightness, clarity and gentle astringency.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41484369887388,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Denshinfuyu.png?v=1744690453"},{"product_id":"shichida-junmai-ginjo-namazake","title":"Shichida Junmai Ginjo Nama","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003eFrom the brewery: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003e\"A hint of violet and white peach flavours, a slight sweetness in your mouth once you’ve finished tasting, and fizzy Nama feelings.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-6\"\u003e\u003cspan width=\"100\" class=\"spec   right\"\u003eShichida is always on the pricey side, but it's also always one of the best seasonal releases every year, worth a revisit to once again appreciate the gorgeous balance and seductive velvety texture. 2026 has a very long finish with violet candies, honeysuckle, vanilla soft cream, soft, ripe pear-- it's an almost black, dark green colored label but it should probably be periwinkle, if we're honest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114073952412,"sku":"","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/shichidanama.png?v=1711735548"},{"product_id":"seikyo-junmai-ginjo-omachi-namazake","title":"Seikyo Junmai Ginjo Omachi Namazake (2026)","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\" data-en-clipboard=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAs usual for Omachi rice, the palate on this namazake is broad and expansive. It fills your mouth with texture and carries the cultivar's distinctive herbal qualities through a loooong and lovely finish.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\nOff-dry, with a full body, unctuous-- creamy-- but not heavy. Umami-forward with notes of labneh yogurt, white mushroom, anise candies, and vanilla custard. But this is highlighted by lightweight, bright, herbal notes of pandan, fresh fennel, mint, lemongrass and allspice. An absolute delight for lovers of omachi.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42114078605468,"sku":"","price":41.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/4075\/9964\/files\/Seikyonamazakecopy.png?v=1713567182"},{"product_id":"heiwa-shuzo-kid-junmai-ginjo-nama-natsu-no-shippou","title":"Heiwa Shuzo \"KID\" Junmai Ginjo Nama \"Natsu no Shippu\"","description":"\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrisk and chilling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e release from KID! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintriguing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dry profile, with notes of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e melon, mint, and spring water... totally channeling the classic Italian combo of melon-mint-proscuitto. After your palate adjusts to the dry start, there's an an umami \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erush\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the mid palate and an astringent finish. It's almost like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esurf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e goes out with the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e initial dry shallowness, and a wave of umami comes back in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Notes of a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eltoids, witch hazel, cucumber, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003egooseberry and lemongrass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Serve ice cold to light chill, but I'll bet it wouldn't \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a gentle warming, either.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout KID seasonals: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eAs in Spring, the fascinating thing about KID seasonal sake is that the ingredients never change, but the flavors absolutely do. Always made with the same rice (Gohyakumangoku), water (Koyasan Nansui), ABV (15%), polishing ratio (50-55%), and yeast (blend of 901, 10, 14 and 1801), the variation in style is a result of maturity and minor tweaks in brewing temperature, fermentation curves, and handling. Natsu no Shippou, Summer’s Strong Wind, is dry, a bit astringent, herbaceous, very serious, and drinks very well at ice-cold temps. The name “KID” is a reference to approaching sake with a sense of novelty and open-mindedness, but also a portmanteau of “Kisshu” and “fudo”: Kisshu being the old name for Wakayama, and fudo meaning environment. KID is brewed to be modern in style, but the lack of variables in the seasonal releases (and all of their sake, in fact) lets the subtle influence of fudo-- terroir?-- express itself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-en-clipboard=\"true\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eLike the rest of their seasonal line, KID is doing a few unique things with this sake. First they are using Gohyakumangoku rice, which is a harder, denser variety that doesn’t dissolve as completely in the brew. As a result, the sake is more “angular” in the mouth-- not as plush. They are also using 4 different types of yeast and blending to achieve balance. 1801 lends notes of fennel and green apple, but it lacks umami. 901 lends richness and umami, but has mellower aromas of banana and melon. 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