Nomidachi News Archive
July 2024
July 24
Greetings, Nomidachi!
How are you doing?
Though business has been a little slower than usual this summer, we certainly are enjoying the chance to drink sake outside in the (mostly) fabulous summer weather and moderate heat. It's a nearly daily reminder that premium sake just makes everything at least a little bit better . . . Optimistic that we've still got quite a bit of summer to go, we are excited to announce that a group of summer release and namazake from importer Japan Prestige is about to make its way to Saké Nomi's refrigerators. We’ve just received word from our distributor that these sake we ordered back in the beginning of the year are in transit from California, and they are eagerly waiting to deliver to us. Tasting notes (some from the importer, since these sake are so new and rare that we have not had a chance to taste them) and prices follow below. Our allotment is only a couple dozen bottles of each variety, so please get in touch ASAP if you're interested in reserving some bottles.  Please keep in mind the 10% case discount will still be in effect for orders of 6 or more bottles. We haven't yet decided the order in which we will take delivery from the distributor, but your input/inquiries/orders will definitely help us to determine the schedule. If you are interested, please place your order by Tuesday, July 30, and we will have the first couple selections available for pick up in store shortly thereafter (by the end of the week, we're hoping). Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions related to these or any other of our premium sake selections. Thank you so much, stay cool and hydrated, and Kanpai! Taiko & Johnnie Saké Nomi Harushika Natsushika Summer Release Junmai Ginjo Clear golden tint with aromas of orange and lemon peel. Nice viscosity to the soft textured mouthfeel, and a vanilla undertone to this light, easy drinker. $50/720 ml bottle Nanawarai Junmai Ginjo Namazake Tropical fruity aroma reminiscent of green apple, pineapple, and kiwi. The initial impression is light and smooth, origin of Miyamanishiki rice. Well balanced juicy sweetness and refreshing taste. $55/720 ml bottle Tsukasabotan Senchu Hassaku Reika Junmai Namazake The nose on this is complex aroma reminiscent of banana, apple, cherry blossom, cypress, and beech. A renowned dry sake. Round, well balanced umami savory flavor and refreshing aroma expands in your mouth. Clean and extremely dry aftertaste and it pairs well with a wide variety of food. $60/720 ml bottle *Daisekkei Karakuchi Usunigori Tokubetsu Junmai Namazake Fruity aroma of banana, muscat, lychee, and lime. A lively, fizzy feel origin of fermentation gives taste clean and crisp finish. Slowly but surely umami savory flavor expands in your mouth. Please open the bottle slowly. This sake contains carbon dioxide. $TBD/720 ml bottle (*arriving mid-late August) Gokyo Junmai Namazake The nose on this is marshmallow, melon, pear and peach. The initial impression is smooth and sweet, with a hint of refreshing acidity, then soft umami flavor expands and balance nicely. $55/720 ml bottle Kouro Ryo Junmai Summer Release From the importer: “Moderate aroma of banana and apple. Well-balanced acidity of black cherry and sweetness of citrus fruit.” $50/720 ml bottle *Gokyo Five Blue Kioke Zukuri Kimoto Junmai Ginjo Namazake From the importer: “Light and smooth. Brilliant refreshing fruity aroma of grapefruit and green apple. Nicely balanced, refreshing acidity with fizzy mouthfeel. Sweetness of rice due to yondanjikomi (4-stage mash management compared to the traditional 3-stage procedure), and a refreshing crisp taste. $TBD/720 ml bottle (*arriving mid-late August) Jyoku White Bear Junmai Ginjo Genshu (Summer Release) From the importer: “Moderate aroma associated with peach and mango. Refreshing mouthfeel. Savory umami flavor and pleasant acidity are nicely balanced. Crisp aftertaste.” $60/720 ml bottle Narutotai “Silky Wave” Junmai Ginjo Nama Nigori From the importer: “Gorgeous aroma of green apple and pear with mild sweet aroma of cream cheese and sweet roasted chestnuts. Refreshing acidity of grapefruit and citrus, with a slightly sparkling feel, the sweetness of yogurt, and the savory umami flavor of rice. Crisp aftertaste.” By the brewers of the “oil can.” IYKYK. $70/720 ml bottle |
July 1
Hello, Nomidachi!
'Sorry we haven't been super communicative the past couple months and, quite frankly, it's hard to believe we're already in July.
We managed to blow right by Saké Nomi's 17th anniversary in mid-June, but we plan on commemorating it in mid-August with some special guests and events, so please bear with us and stay tuned. What have we been up to, you might ask. Well, in addition to the day-to-day tasks and challenges keeping our small business on its toes, we've been kind of consumed with tracking down delicious premium Japanese sake to add to our roster. We've listed some of the more recent additions below, and we hope that you'll have a chance to stop by in the near future to give them a try. As always, thank you so much for your patronage, encouragement, and friendship. You're the best, and we're so thankful to have you along for this sake-soaked journey.
Domo Arigatou and Kanpai!
Johnnie & Taiko Stroud
Saké Nomi
New (and new-ish) Sake Arrivals  Kouro JunmaiGinjo (Kumamoto) This is pretty much the crown jewel of our recent gets (we've been in pursuit of this sake for the past 18 years!). Very fragrant ginjo-ka (“essence of ginjo”), with notes of lavender, strawberries, and something akin to candy. Assertive flavor and significant heft in the body (the bottle is HEAVY, too!), with pleasantly lingering spice in the finish. As it warms in the glass, astringency on the edges becomes more apparent. $100/720 ml bottle (also currently featured by the glass)Mimurosugi Yamada Nishiki
Junmai Ginjo (Nara)
Subtle greenish golden tint, with mild fragrances of apple, pear, peach, and strawberry. Initial impact on the palate is strong, suggesting a weighted fruitiness to follow, but instead the flavors are reigned in, showing a settled, quiet elegance and an overall superb balance. $55/720 ml bottle
Urakasumi “Misty Bay” Junmai (Miyagi) Grainy, chestnut nose. Soft, quiet, and balanced. Straightforward, low-key sake possessing richness and depth. One of Johnnie’s “desert island saké,” we’re so pleased to have it back in rotation! (Featured by the glass this week, too!) $40/720 ml bottle Haneya Tsubasa "50" Nama Junmai Daiginjo (Toyama) Golden, tending toward green, coloring. Floral, grapey nose. Moderately full mouthfeel. Impactful and fruity, with good acid and nama effervescence. Fumigiku has been doing year-round brewing since 2012, making this namazake available throughout the year. $55/720 ml bottle Haneya Kirabi Nama Junmai Ginjo (Toyama) Light gold coloring, with tiny bubbles. Aromas of young green apple, lavender, and ghost pepper. Mild fruity sweetness with fresh, bubbly (cinnamon?) spiciness. Soft, but full (almost dense) mouthfeel. A terrific year-round namazake providing good bang for the buck. $45/720 ml bottle Haneya Tokubetsu Junmai (Toyama) Greenish gold coloring, with notes of toffee, malt, brown sugar, and caramel in the nose. Really soft and full mouthfeel. Overall, kind of semi-dry, low-key, and casual . Lukewarm/room temperature is very comfortable. $45/720 ml bottle (From the brewer, "The wish is express (sic) the desire to lift the drinker's spirits up as if giving you wings to fly.")
Ripe apple aroma with a fairly rich golden tint. Light, soft mouthfeel with solid acidity and a surprisingly dry finish. Check out the cool label and the paper it's made from! $40/720 ml bottle Emishiki "Sensation Black" Junmai (Shiga) Fine, golden tint. Notes of mint, green apple, and strawberry in the nose. Viscous mouthfeel. Savory and consistent on the palate from start to its quick, disappearing finish. $40/720 ml bottle Koro Mebuki Junmai Shiboritate Shinshu (Kumamoto) |
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