Type
Miyasaka Jozo · Nagano
Masumi Junmai Ginjo Yamahai "Sleeping Beauty"
$45.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Miyamanishiki, Hitogokochi, Yamadanishiki
Prefecture
Nagano
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.
SoftAcidicAbove-average acidity, an important part of this sake's character, but nowhere near sour/tart. Lift, refreshing. When paired with higher sweetness, it creates a juicy, ripe impression.
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.
Pairs with
You can never go wrong matching up hiyaoroshi with dishes that highlight the flavors of Autumn. A simple nabe or shabu shabu laden with maitakes, matsutakes, kabocha, and leafy greens is a simple delight.
Shop manager Molly has ultra fond memories of pairing this with a matsutake chawanmushi.
Oh, Masumi can do no wrong...Straight from the wintry peaks of Nagano, a crisp breeze flowing off the shores of Lake Suwa, Masumi Hiyaoroshi will keep you warm, content, and wide awake, belly full of laughter.
Notes of fresh Hachiya persimmon, caraway-rye, dry cider spiked with clove, white pepper, and dried orange peel... or crisp, icy pear sorbet with an almond cookie. When chilled, the palate's texture suggests tannins, as in wine or tea: a cleansing astringency. There's a mild sweetness (like cinnamon tea!) on the mid-palate which balances this astringency nicely.
This year's release is a bit more gentle than last year, maybe a touch sweeter, but it still dances brightly with everything from aged cheeses to game meats and roasted squash. A seared pork chop with apple butter and caramelized onion jus, parsnip puree and roasted brussel sprouts, feels like just the thing...
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.
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Specifications
Poured at our Wednesday Flight
- Wednesday Lessons #27: Yamahai, Feb 7, 2024
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.
