Type
Denshin Honjozo Shiboritate Namazake "Fuyu"
$30.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Gohyakumangoku (local)
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: a bit of fleshy sweetness. Fruit notes taste more round and juicy, chocolate notes have more heft. Typical sweetness for modern styles. Some people will read "3" as dry.
LightFullFull: rich and mouth-coating, lots of presence and intensity, usually higher in sweetness, alcohol, age, and/or umami. A powerful sake you can't help but notice.
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
A very savory namazake, Fuyu is one to sit with and sip on. Last year I had great success pairing with burdock and carrot sautee (kimpira gobo) as well as carrot and shiitake mushroom stuffed bao seasoned with oyster sauce. Tsukudani shishamo (braised mirin and shoyu smelt) or Pan’s Mushroom Jerky (local to PDX!) are about as perfect a pair as you can find. Think sweet-savory, mushroomy, a little funky-- Taiwanese, country Japanese, Shandong and Cantonese cuisine are a great start. Serve this one from the freezer if it’s tasting a little sweet.
This sake has very refreshing aroma and juicy character, with notes of white pepper, ripe persimmon, meringue, brazil 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.
Your case:
$30 flat-rate case shipping (up to 12 bottles) — the more you add, the less per bottle. Per federal requirements, an adult (21+) with photo ID must be present to receive the delivery.
Sake Club members: $20 shipping (up to 12 bottles) with your club bottles About the clubs
Specifications
Region: Chubu
Class: Junmai Ginjo
Style: Namazake
Rice: Gohyakumangoku (local)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 65%
ABV: 18%
SMV: +4
Acidity: 1.6
Yeast: Proprietary (low aroma)
Size: 720ml
Shipping
Available nationwide to states and counties that permit alcohol. No sales tax (Oregon). Flat-rate case shipping; in-store pickup available.
Pick up in person
Shop open Tu–Sun. Order online and pick up at the shop — 107 SE Washington St. #121, Portland, Oregon.
