Type
Kodama Jozo · Akita
Chogetsu Junmai Ginjo "Clear Moon"
$38.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Akita Sake Komachi
Prefecture
Akita
Flavor profileEach scale is our tasting-room read on where this bottle sits between two extremes — dry to sweet, light to full-bodied, soft to acidic, and subtle to aromatic. These are subjective, however, and will shift with food, serveware & temp.
DrySweetBalanced dry: reads as dry, with a little bit of softness, or maybe a fruit/brown sugar note that tempers the impression of dryness. Most people will read "2" as dry.
LightFullLight: lean and easy, mellow, has enough flavor and umami to give it character but generally really easy to drink. This is the most common weight for junmai ginjo/ginjo sake.
SoftAcidicSoft: the most common degree of acidity for sake. A little bit of acidity to give it structure and keep the flavor refreshing, but acidity isn't an important part of its identity.
SubtleAromaticSubtle aroma: if you stick your nose in, you'll get a few quiet notes of fruit, grains, nuts & rice. Aroma isn't a big part of this sake's character. An aromatically quiet sake can still have a powerful flavor, though.
Pairs with
Anything coated and grilled with an unctuous, sticky tare. Sushi, especially hikarimono. Especially when its warmed, Chogetsu's soft and creamy qualities round out the salty, pungency of classic otsumami. The sansho on my squid jerky became more sweet and floral, the dank soy glaze on dried scallop skirts evolved into a more gentle and deep umami. It's so delicate and balanced, but at the end of the day, this kimoto can stand up to just about anything! Play around with it!
Chogetsu Junmai Ginjo "Clear Moon" is brewed in snowy Akita prefecture using the Akita kimoto starter method. This sake is a great example of how "ginjo" doesn't always imply fruity, and instead it can imply clarity and precision. So too, kimoto doesn't always imply savory: Chogetsu is first and foremost bright and floral, with notes of blanched almond, alpine wildflowers, and tart, crisp pears.
Ground shipping is $25 to $40, free at 12 bottles.
Free pickup at our Portland shop. An adult (21+) with photo ID must be present for delivery.
Specifications
Region: Tohoku
Type: Junmai Ginjo & Ginjo
Rice: Akita Sake Komachi
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 55%
ABV: 15.0%
Starter: Kimoto
SMV: +1
Acidity: 1.6
Yeast: Proprietary
Size: 720ml / 300ml
Poured at our Wednesday Flight
- Wednesday Lessons 2/1/23 Kimoto: Traditional Brewing, Feb 1, 2023
Shipping
Ships to most states, not Alaska, Hawaii or Utah. No sales tax (Oregon). Free Ground shipping at 12 bottles. Pickup at our Portland shop is free.
Pick up in person
Shop open Tu–Sun. Order online and pick up at the shop — 107 SE Washington St. #121, Portland, Oregon.
