Type
Koueigiku "Harujion" Muroka Nama Genshu
$38.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Shunyo (Niigata)
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.
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.
SoftAcidicVery acidic: sharp and tangy. Might be sparkling, contain citrus, have a high koji content, or utilize natural brewing methods that produce lots of lactic or acetic acid.
SubtleAromaticVery aromatic: bursting with ginjo-ka (fruit, florals), very often filling the room--or at least the table. Aromatic intensity is core to this sake's character.
Pairs with
We'll be honest- Harujion's low umami and high, tropical acidity proved a challenge to pair. Matching like with like, and complementing with a bit of fat is where we found our greatest successes. Think a karashi-laden Japanese potato salad with pickled cucumber and ginger, kimchi fried rice with a runny fried egg and mayo, or carnitas with grilled pineapple.
Harujion is the Japanese way of saying Halcyon, a word meaning idyllic, peaceful and prosperous. While opening a bottle of Harujion, you are greeted with a light pop as residual CO2 escapes. Once poured, harmonious aromas of fresh cut sunflowers, muscat grape and a slight grassiness fill the glass. On the palate it is tart and mouth coating, but with a refreshing acidity. The light prickle of CO2 remaining in the liquid heightens the impression of the sake as it leaves your palate.
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: Kyushu
Class: Junmai
Style: Namazake
Rice: Shunyo (Niigata)
ABV: 14%
Yeast: Proprietary
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.
