Type
Koueigiku Shuzo · Saga
Koueigiku Tasogare "Twilight" Orange Muroka Nama Genshu
$39.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Saga Biyori
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.
SoftAcidicAcidic: bright, zippy, noticeable sourness, very often balanced by higher sweetness. Acidity is a key part of this sake's character, and might be heightened with special techniques, yeasts, koji, or CO2 gas.
SubtleAromaticAromatic: aroma is a big part of this sake's character and design. Perfume fills the glass. Usually "4" aroma is coming from ginjo-ka (fruit, florals).
Pairs with
The sweetness, acidity, and umami of tasogare are by no means subtle, so dishes that fit a similar profile shine here. Something like elote or tangsuyuk (Korean sweet and sour pork) comes to mind. Had this with a tangy achari paneer and I could swear they were made for each other. -Molly
A juicy, complex, full-bodied sake with mandarin orange notes, orange julius, sharp acidity and an undulating finish filled with dense umami. Made with Saga Biyori, the table rice that's the pride of Saga prefecture, with undisclosed polishing and methodology typical of Koueigiku.
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.
