Type
Dewazakura Ginjo Namagenshu Usunigori "Sarasara"
$42.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Dewasansan, Haenuki
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.
SubtleAromaticModerate aroma: noticeable from the glass. Most often, moderate intensity aromas are either ginjo-ka (fruit, florals) or koshu-ka (nuts, mushroom, brown sugar).
A fresh, vibrant nama-usunigori expression of the classic Oka ginjo from Yamagata. A touch of sweetness at first sip, a sprinkling of sake lees for lively taste, then icy-clean clarity through to the finish. "Sarasara" is a Japanese onomatopoeia for something silky, smooth, and flowing (like a rushing stream). If you usually steer clear of nigori (cloudy sake) because you find it too sweet or thick, don't pass on Sarasara. It takes the beautiful, floral aromatics that Dewazakura is famous for and adds just a whisper of ricey texture. It’s light, breezy, and incredibly refreshing; a "ginjo lover's nigori" that prioritizes elegance over weight, for Spring release only.
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: Tohoku
Class: Namazake
Style: Namazake
Rice: Dewasansan, Haenuki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 50%
ABV: 16%
SMV: +1
Acidity: 1.3
Yeast: Ogawa
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.
