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Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake

Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake pertains to Yoshimura Hideo Shōten's Kurumazaka label and showcases the umami of high-quality rice yet maintains a clean finish, best enjoyed with a good meal.
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Sake specs

Prefecture
Wakayama (和歌山)
Rice type
Yamada Nishiki (山田錦)
Polishing rate (semaibuai)
55%
Alcohol content
17%
SMV
+2.7
Acidity
1.8
Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake (車坂 山廃純米吟醸 生酒)

Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake (車坂 山廃純米吟醸 生酒) pertains to Yoshimura Hideo Shōten's Kurumazaka label and showcases the umami of high-quality rice yet maintains a clean finish, best enjoyed with a good meal. Kurumazaka is made using the traditional kimoto and yamahai starter techniques, offering a robust, full flavour that will transform meals of not only Japanese cuisine but all kinds of dishes into something even more special. The Kurumazaka Yamahai sake have a profound structure while expressing the delicateness of ginjō brewing, resulting in a clean, smooth yamahai.


Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake (車坂 山廃純米吟醸 生酒) Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake (車坂 山廃純米吟醸 生酒) Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake (車坂 山廃純米吟醸 生酒) Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake (車坂 山廃純米吟醸 生酒) Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake (車坂 山廃純米吟醸 生酒) Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake (車坂 山廃純米吟醸 生酒)

About the brewery

Brewery
Yoshimura Hideo Shōten
Name in Japanese
𠮷村秀雄商店
Address
72 Hatage, Iwade City, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-6244
Phone
0736-62-2121
Website
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The banks of Wakayama's Kinokawa River have been home to sake breweries since the middle of the Edo period . Yoshimura Hideo Shōten was founded in 1915 by Yoshimura Hideo, who was born into a raw silk producer's family. The waters of the Kinokawa River have long sustained local history and culture and are an indispensable treasure for sake brewing. Yoshimura's sake is brewed with water from the underground flow of the Kinokawa. Yoshimura Hideo Shōten is one of the growing numbers of breweries with a female tōji at the helm: Fujita Akiko believes that sake lovers want a drink with umami and a crisp finish. Focusing on the umami of sake rather than the sweetness enhances meals. Umami is a global flavour element, so the umami in sake makes it suited for far more than just Japanese cuisine.

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Colour / hue
Pale Yellow
Clarity
Clear
Kurumazaka's Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake presents a bouquet that brings to mind the crispness of Chablis, complete with lactic undertones (custard and crème fraîche) and a subtle fruitiness suggestive of apples and pears. Gentle approach, followed by a nuanced bitterness reminiscent of the earth, complemented by mineral qualities and a hint of forest floor. The texture is sharp, balanced by a refreshing acidity and a touch of sweetness, culminating in a spicy aftertaste that lingers. The distinct minerality of the alcohol makes it an excellent companion to seafood, particularly seaweed varieties like kelp and wakame, and it shines with shellfish. Versatile in its pairing, this sake can be savoured, chilled alongside sushi or cold dishes or gently warmed to accompany a broader range of cuisine.


Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake Kurumazaka Yamahai Junmai Ginjō Namazake


Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean and medium
Aroma: fruity, lactic
Sweetness: off-dry
Acidity: medium
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium-
Flavour characteristics: sweet, spicy
Texture: smooth
Finish: lingering, spicy
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Category
Junmai Ginjō
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Views
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Watchers
1
Reviews
1
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Rating
4.00 star(s) 1 ratings
Location
〒649-6244 和歌山県岩出市畑毛72番地

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