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.
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: Kanto
Type: Junmai
Style: Kimoto
Rice: Asahi no Yume (local)
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
ABV: 14%
Starter: Sokujo
SMV: -3
Acidity: 2.3
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.
