Type
Tenzan Shuzo · Saga
Shichida Junmai Ginjo Nama
$52.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Yamadanishiki (kojimai) & Saga no Hana (Kakemai)
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 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.
LightFullVery light: delicate and water-clean on the palate, light in flavor and overall presence.
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.
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).
From the brewery:
"A hint of violet and white peach flavours, a slight sweetness in your mouth once you’ve finished tasting, and fizzy Nama feelings."
Shichida is always on the pricey side, but it's also always one of the best seasonal releases every year, worth a revisit to once again appreciate the gorgeous balance and seductive velvety texture. 2026 has a very long finish with violet candies, honeysuckle, vanilla soft cream, soft, ripe pear-- it's an almost black, dark green colored label but it should probably be periwinkle, if we're honest.
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 #30: Seasonality, Mar 20, 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.
