Type
Sakai Shuzo · Yamaguchi
Gokyo Junmai Nama Natsuzake
$45.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Yamadanishiki (kojimai), Nihonbare (kakemai) (both Yamaguchi)
Prefecture
Yamaguchi
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.
LightFullMedium: a bit of richness or creaminess, heft, more flavor intensity, more presence, sometimes higher alcohol or sweetness. A lot of namazake sits here.
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.
Nice round, fleshy umami on the mid-palate with a sharp little fruity peak, apricot & orange. Orange ice. A little touch of fruity bitterness. Sophisticated Italian fruit candies.
Summertime brings with it glorious sunshine, feelings of inner warmth, and this sensational seasonal sake! Gokyo Junmai Nama is the perfect summer brew, made with both Yamadanishiki and Nihonbare rice grown in Yamaguchi prefecture. These rice strains, together with Association No. 1801 and 9E yeast, deliver a balanced, enlivening acidity like that of lychee or fresh-squeezed lemonade. Serve cold on a summer day for ultimate satisfaction.
Ground shipping is $25 to $40, free at 12 bottles.
Free pickup at our Portland shop. Ice is extra. An adult (21+) with photo ID must be present for delivery.
Specifications
Shipping
Available nationwide to states and counties that permit alcohol. No sales tax (Oregon). Ground shipping is priced by region, and pickup at the 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.
