Type
Koueigiku Shuzo · Saga
Koueigiku "Harujion" Muroka Nama Genshu
$39.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Shunyo (Niigata)
Prefecture
Saga
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.
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
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.
