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April 2023
April 5
Greetings, Nomidachi!
What a fabulous time to be a sake fan in Seattle!
We're so pleased to bring you the latest in a series of seasonal namazake-related good tidings!
We just received word from one of the distributors that the second wave of spring release namazake from importer Japan Prestige has landed in their warehouse, and they are eager to unload them on us. Our allotment of all the sake listed below is 2 cases/24 bottles. There are many selections that we are excitedly receiving for the first time, but you may be familiar with a few from past years (Oyama, Tsukasabotan, and Urakasumi?). Our plan is to bring in 2-3 varieties every week for the next four weeks or so. We haven’t determined the order in which we will receive them quite yet, but your input (orders) will greatly influence it. All prices listed will be reduced 10% for cumulative orders totaling 6 bottles or more, making it a “case” discount. If possible, please confirm your interest by the end of this week, Saturday, April 8. The sake will begin arriving in-store on Tuesday, April 11. If you have any questions about any of these tasty treats, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Kanpai, and many thanks!
Johnnie & Taiko Stroud
Saké Nomi
Hanahato Hatsushibori Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu (Hiroshima)
Brand new to Washington! From the importer: “Refreshing aroma of grapes, soft mouthfeel, and expansive juicy flavor. A moderate acidity leads to a nicely balanced and clean finish.” $70/720 ml bottle Oyama Shiboritate Tokubetsu Junmai Namazake (Yamagata) Brand new to Washington! From the importer: “Refreshing fruity aroma of apple and pear achieved by using two different kinds of yeast. The initial impression is of nicely balanced umami savory flavors and juicy flavors with impact. The middle notes are dry, with a sharp, light aftertaste.” $65/720 ml bottle Oyama Tomizu Tokubetsu Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu (Yamagata) From the importer: “Fine aroma of juicy citrus fruits, muscat, mango, and lychee, with dried apricot, raisins, and honey. Well-balanced volumed acidity and refined sweetness of rice. Complex, round, and smooth.” $70/720 ml bottle Tsukasabotan Senchu Hassaku Tokubetsu Junmai Shiboritate Namazake (Kochi) Greenish gold tint, with toasty cedar notes in the nose. Light mouthfeel. Dry (+8 SMV!) and clean, with hints of citrus and peach. The importer adds, “Very dry shiboritate (freshly pressed) sake with refreshing acidity, fruity, round, and deep-taste (sic). Quick finish.” $60/720 ml bottle Toyonoaki Kifuneshibori Junmai Nama Genshu (Shimane) Brand new to Washington! From the importer: “Moderate aroma similar to freshly cooked rice. The initial impression is of punchy impact and very dry taste. The aftertaste brings a gentle sweetness and savory flavor of rice.” $50/720 ml bottle Harushika “Extra-Dry” Junmai Ginjo Namazake (Nara) Brand new to Washington! From the importer: “Refreshing aroma of herbs and mint. Well-balanced with soft umami savory and dry taste (+15 SMV!!). Clean and sharp aftertaste.” $60/720 ml bottle Sougen Hatsushibori Ishikawamon Junmai Nama Genshu (Ishikawa) Brand new to Washington! From the importer: “Moderate aroma of banana and nuts. Ishikawamon rice is characterized by its softness, allowing the flavor elements of the rice to easily blend into the sake. Very complex, harmonized flavors of sweet, umami/savory, grainy astringency, and bitter like cacao.” $60/720 ml bottle Urakasumi Shiboritate Tokubetsu Junmai Namazake (Miyagi) Faint golden tint/greenish glow. Notes of pumpkin, vegetation, cinnamon, and plum in the nose. Full, soft, velvety texture, with some plum tartness and slight effervescence. Displays undeniable presence and umami/depth of flavor. $65/720 ml bottle Narutotai “Black” Muroka Ginjo Nama Genshu (Tokushima) Brand new to Washington! Cousin to the infamous “Oil Can.” From the importer: “Gorgeous aromas of fruit or sweet, and has sense of youthful (sic). Very dry sake wih full body combined with concentrated umami, punchy and powerful finish with great acidity.” Like the description, we expect this one to be a real mouthful. $70/720 ml bottle
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