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!
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
Region: Chugoku
Type: Tokubetsu Junmai & Tokubetsu Honjozo
Style: Modern
Rice: Yamadanishiki, Seito no Shizuku
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60
ABV: 15%
Yeast: 701
Size: 720ml
Poured at our Wednesday Flight
- Wednesday Flight #12: Unpacking Junmai Ginjo, Jan 14, 2026
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.
