Type
Ohmine Shuzo · Yamaguchi
Ohmine 3 Grain Natsujun "Kasumi" Namazake
$53.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Yamada Nishiki
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: 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.
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.
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
The brewery recommends pairing with refreshing, summery dishes- eggplant and myoga salad, flounder kombujime sashimi, summer vegetable ratatouille, etc.
Serve well chilled in a wine glass.
Ohmine's flagship summer sake: a 50% polish Yamadanishiki brew made with local rice and balanced to a nice, light, mildly effervescent 14% ABV balance.
The nose is clean and ricey, not a ginjo bomb-- a touch of crisp peach. On the palate of a freshly opened bottle, we get this wonderful! Bright pop of CO2 that takes me back to Kaze no Mori, a gentle touch of astringency that reminds me of tonic water or Japanese cider (think Mitsuya Cider, a lemon-lime-gingery, mildly sweet sweetness soft drink). There is plenty of fruit here too-- It is Natsuzake after all!-- Sweet green grape, ripe Asian pear, ripe persimmon and tangerine. But this surprisingly revitalizing mix of astringency, fresh effervescence and mellow fruit make Kasumi Natsujun one to remember.
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
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.
