Type
Choshu Shuzo · Yamaguchi
Tenbi Tokubetsu Junmai
$44.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Yamadanishiki, Seito no Shizuku
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 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.
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).
A delightful, light and refreshing modernist junmai ginjo from a region usually known for its powerful umami and big juicy flavors. Notes of passionfruit, custard, caramelized pineapple, mamey, spearmint and laundry sheets!
Acidity is on the high side at M+, a touch grassy when first opened but it dissipates after a few days. Finish lingers, but it doesn't rely on "bigness" to deliver this longevity...just great craftsmanship. On the finish I get that fine, Japanese wagashi sugar sweetness and a little starchiness too. Crisp and wonderful. Enjoy now, because the toji is changing-- and it may never be quite the same!
Your case:
$30 flat-rate case shipping (up to 12 bottles) — the more you add, the less per bottle. Per federal requirements, an adult (21+) with photo ID must be present to receive the delivery.
Sake Club members: $20 shipping (up to 12 bottles) with your club bottles About the clubs
Specifications
Region: Chugoku
Type: Tokubetsu Junmai & Tokubetsu Honjozo
Style: Modern
Rice: Yamadanishiki, Seito no Shizuku
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60
ABV: 15%
Yeast: 701
Size: 720ml
Shipping
Available nationwide to states and counties that permit alcohol. No sales tax (Oregon). Flat-rate case shipping; in-store pickup available.
Pick up in person
Shop open Tu–Sun. Order online and pick up at the shop — 107 SE Washington St. #121, Portland, Oregon.
