Type
Tsuchida Shuzo · Gunma
Tsuchida Junmai Kimoto
$57.00
No sales tax — Oregon
Rice
Asahi no Yume (local)
Prefecture
Gunma
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.
LightFullMedium: a bit of richness or creaminess, heft, more flavor intensity, more presence, sometimes higher alcohol or sweetness. A lot of namazake sits here.
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
I recommend playing off the flavor intensity and complexity with dishes to match: unagi don, horumon, shiso maki, roast squash with salsa macha, roast duck, and nutty mole dishes. However, gotta say-- I use this sake on occasion to demonstrate its suitability for pairing with olive & red onion pizza (any pizza really), so don't hesitate to reach for a high-low pairing either!
Gentle notes of mascarpone, almond, fried plantain, and dried raisin. Like a multicultural trail mix. Complex and pronounced, yet soft and well balanced sake with gentle sweetness, rich umami and refreshing acidity. The palate reads like a smooth pumpkin puree with cranberry gastrique, pairing widely with traditional Japanese flavours and western dishes. Sommelier and wine/sake professional Eduardo Dingler likens Tsuchida Kimoto to burgundy, remarking that its body, versatility and mouthfeel behave in much the same way.
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.
Specifications
Poured at our Wednesday Flight
- Wednesday Lessons #45: Nina & Molly Top 6, Dec 18, 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.
