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Sawanoi Natsu no Junmai Genshu

Ozawa Shuzō Sawanoi Natsu no Junmai Genshu is a limited summer sake—a refreshing, calm, and satisfying Junmai with a strong, well-balanced rice flavour.
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Sake specs

Prefecture
Tōkyō (東京)
Rice type
Domestic rice (国産米)
Polishing rate (semaibuai)
65%
Alcohol content
17%
SMV
+1
Acidity
1.9
Sawanoi Natsu no Junmai Genshu (小澤酒造 澤乃井夏の純米原酒)

Ozawa Shuzō Sawanoi Natsu no Junmai Genshu (小澤酒造 澤乃井夏の純米原酒) is a limited summer sake—a refreshing, calm, and satisfying Junmai with a strong, well-balanced rice flavour. It is a medium-bodied, mellow sake with a firm yet crisp taste. Best stored below 10°C.


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About the brewery

Brewery
Ozawa Shuzō
Name in Japanese
小澤酒造
Address
2-770 Sawai, Ōme, Tōkyō 198-0172
Phone
0428-78-8215
Website
Online store
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Ozawa Brewery is located in the Mitake Valley in Ōme, western Tōkyō, just three minutes from Sawai Station on the JR Ōme Line. The brewery is right beside the banks of the Tama River, in sight of the spectacular Okutama mountains. It was founded in 1702, which makes it one of the oldest breweries in Tōkyō. Sawanoi is the brand name of Ozawa Shuzō, named after the local area of Sawai (沢井).

The brewery offers free tours lasting about 45 minutes that include sake tasting. Visitors can see the spring water pouring from vertical holes dug 140 metres into the Chichibu rock formations. The brewery organises English tours several times a month. The tours take place daily (except Monday, 08:00-17:00). The brewery has its garden on the banks of the Tamagawa, Sawanoi-en (澤乃井園, Sawanoi Garden), where visitors can sit, eat, enjoy sake and buy souvenirs.

Latest reviews

Colour / hue
Pale Yellow
Clarity
Clear
Delicate and fruity on the nose, offering notes of green apple and pear. Opens smoothly, with a medium body with depth and a velvety texture. Rich and earthy, with a harmonious mouthfeel that reveals hints of chocolate-like sweetness, umami, and a touch of bitterness, all balanced by the rice's natural acidity. A Junmai sake with a gentle mouthfeel yet a firm, defined flavour. The brewery recommends it on the rocks.

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Appearance: clear and lemon-green
Nose: clean and medium
Aroma: fruity (green apples, pears)
Sweetness: slightly dry
Acidity: medium+
Umami: medium
Alcohol: medium+
Body: medium
Flavour intensity: medium+
Flavour characteristics: slightly dry
Texture: velvety
Finish: long, clean
Quality level: very good
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Category
Junmai
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Reviews
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Last update
Rating
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Location
〒198-0172 東京都青梅市沢井2丁目770

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