Hi There, Nomidachi!

Saké Nomi's best-selling seasonal release sake, Arabashiri means "first/rough run," and is the first bit of free-run sake that comes out of the old fashioned fune press (the one that looks like a big tub, and into which the fermented mash is placed in finely perforated cloth bags).  Since no pressure is applied to the sake, it can be extremely vibrant and somewhat brash, and it is just about as fresh as it gets.  "Spring in a glass," as we like to say.

Masumi Arabashiri is super fruity (melons & pears), and has a pleasantly crisp acidity.  In addition to being a junmai ginjo namazake, it's also a genshu (undiluted sake), so at 17-18% alcohol, it packs a lovingly assertive punch.

Price: $50/720 ml bottle (10% "case" discount for orders of 6 or more bottles)
Order by: Noon, Thursday, April 20
Available in-store: Friday, April 21 around 5 pm

Greetings, Nomidachi!

This terrifically elegant and fruity junmai ginjo namazake has been one of our most popular selections the past couple years.  This nama (unpasteurized) genshu (undiluted) has a brilliant golden hue with a gorgeous floral and candied bouquet.  It is richly flavored, with intense ripe peach fruitiness on the palate.  Haru's viscous, almost syrupy texture is nicely contrasted with perfect acidity.  We plan on pouring it by the glass and selling it by the bottle throughout the weekend, while limited supplies last.  
Price: $45/720 ml bottle (10% “case" discount on orders of 6 or more bottles)

If you're unable to stop by in the next few days, but would like to order a bottle or two, please contact us by noon Sunday, April 9, and your bottles will be available for pickup at the shop on Tuesday, April 11.

Quick side note:  Denshin Haru is made by the same brewery that produces the extraordinarily unique Ginkoubai Hannya Tou red pepper-infused umeshu (plum sake), which is also featured on this week's menu. 

Other spring seasonal release namazake on the near horizon include:




Shichida Junmai Ginjo Namazake
Fans of the Shichida Junmai (pictured at left), rejoice!  This rare (only a couple tanks were produced), lively nama is incredible.  It should be here in the next week or so, and we are still confirming the price, but it will be somewhere around $75-80/720 ml bottle, and worth every penny.

Kasumi Tsuru Yamahai Shiboritate Namachozo
Technically a futsushu ("normal" or "table" grade sake), they use just a touch more brewer's alcohol during production than is allowed for the premium honjozo grade designation.  Anyone who has enjoyed the very popular Kasumi Tsuru Kimoto Extra Dry will be delighted by the satisfying savoriness of this versatile, once pasteurized (remember, twice is the norm) brew.  We're planning on featuring it next week, and it will be in the ballpark of $35-40/720 ml bottle.


What a glorious time it is to be a sake drinker here in Seattle!

Thanks for reading, we hope to see you soon, and Kanpai!
Johnnie & Taiko

Hi There, Nomidachi!

Tsukinowa Yoinotsuki “Midnight Moon”

(Ishikawa)                          
Very limited seasonal release! Shiny gold in the glass, and the nose has notes of candied fruit and a hint of earthiness.  It tastes intriguingly dry AND rich, even a bit spicy.  It packs a genshu-esque (undiluted) punch at 18% ABV, but with a very soft, gentle mouthfeel.  And remember, muroka means "unfiltered," as in NOT charcoal filtered, so it's clear, but retains more of its original golden hue than the majority of sake that have been charcoal filtered.


Otokoyama

(Yamagata)                   Pronounced yellow tint, with a woodsy bouquet suggesting dark cherries.  Soft, smooth, almost viscous texture to the mouthfeel.  Smokey, burnt sugar element to the flavor makes it a wonderful candidate to pair with grilled meats.  Perhaps the most perfectly suited hanami sake.  It does come in the "big boy" 1.8L bottle, after all.

Hi There, Nomidachi!

Saké Nomi's best-selling seasonal release sake, Arabashiri means "first/rough run," and is the first bit of free-run sake that comes out of the old fashioned fune press (the one that looks like a big tub, and into which the fermented mash is placed in finely perforated cloth bags).  Since no pressure is applied to the sake, it can be extremely vibrant and somewhat brash, and it is just about as fresh as it gets.  "Spring in a glass," as we like to say.

Masumi Arabashiri is super fruity (melons & pears), and has a pleasantly crisp acidity.  In addition to being a junmai ginjo namazake, it's also a genshu (undiluted sake), so at 17-18% alcohol, it packs a lovingly assertive punch.

Price: $50/720 ml bottle (10% "case" discount for orders of 6 or more bottles)
Order by: Noon, Thursday, April 20
Available in-store: Friday, April 21 around 5 pm

Greetings, Nomidachi!

This terrifically elegant and fruity junmai ginjo namazake has been one of our most popular selections the past couple years.  This nama (unpasteurized) genshu (undiluted) has a brilliant golden hue with a gorgeous floral and candied bouquet.  It is richly flavored, with intense ripe peach fruitiness on the palate.  Haru's viscous, almost syrupy texture is nicely contrasted with perfect acidity.  We plan on pouring it by the glass and selling it by the bottle throughout the weekend, while limited supplies last.  
Price: $45/720 ml bottle (10% “case" discount on orders of 6 or more bottles)

If you're unable to stop by in the next few days, but would like to order a bottle or two, please contact us by noon Sunday, April 9, and your bottles will be available for pickup at the shop on Tuesday, April 11.

Quick side note:  Denshin Haru is made by the same brewery that produces the extraordinarily unique Ginkoubai Hannya Tou red pepper-infused umeshu (plum sake), which is also featured on this week's menu. 

Other spring seasonal release namazake on the near horizon include:




Shichida Junmai Ginjo Namazake
Fans of the Shichida Junmai (pictured at left), rejoice!  This rare (only a couple tanks were produced), lively nama is incredible.  It should be here in the next week or so, and we are still confirming the price, but it will be somewhere around $75-80/720 ml bottle, and worth every penny.

Kasumi Tsuru Yamahai Shiboritate Namachozo
Technically a futsushu ("normal" or "table" grade sake), they use just a touch more brewer's alcohol during production than is allowed for the premium honjozo grade designation.  Anyone who has enjoyed the very popular Kasumi Tsuru Kimoto Extra Dry will be delighted by the satisfying savoriness of this versatile, once pasteurized (remember, twice is the norm) brew.  We're planning on featuring it next week, and it will be in the ballpark of $35-40/720 ml bottle.


What a glorious time it is to be a sake drinker here in Seattle!

Thanks for reading, we hope to see you soon, and Kanpai!
Johnnie & Taiko

Hi There, Nomidachi!

Tsukinowa Yoinotsuki “Midnight Moon”

(Ishikawa)                          
Very limited seasonal release! Shiny gold in the glass, and the nose has notes of candied fruit and a hint of earthiness.  It tastes intriguingly dry AND rich, even a bit spicy.  It packs a genshu-esque (undiluted) punch at 18% ABV, but with a very soft, gentle mouthfeel.  And remember, muroka means "unfiltered," as in NOT charcoal filtered, so it's clear, but retains more of its original golden hue than the majority of sake that have been charcoal filtered.


Otokoyama

(Yamagata)                   Pronounced yellow tint, with a woodsy bouquet suggesting dark cherries.  Soft, smooth, almost viscous texture to the mouthfeel.  Smokey, burnt sugar element to the flavor makes it a wonderful candidate to pair with grilled meats.  Perhaps the most perfectly suited hanami sake.  It does come in the "big boy" 1.8L bottle, after all.