We have applied for and won the lottery for the Kamisuwa Gozo. Thank you very much. It is dry as indicated on the label, but since it was served at room temperature, I could feel the deliciousness of Miyamanishiki rice.
brand new rice leafhopper (Nephotettix cincticeps)
Second SAKE Country Tourism Achievement Giveaway.
The last two Daiginjos received from Maihime were compared.
12 Shinshu Maihime Junmai Daiginjyo Harasake Miyamanishiki
Sweet aroma like pear. Slightly dry, a little astringent and acidic, and crisp. Slight numbness on the tongue. Slight numbness on the tongue, with a hint of bitterness at the end.
13 Shinshu Maihime Junmai Daiginjyo Oufu Nakadori Harazake
Apple aroma. Sweet, soft, and slightly fizzy on the tongue. The aroma is very good. So-called "good sake" taste. The label made of Japanese paper gives it a luxurious feel. I was surprised when I checked the price. I was thrilled.
The following has already been posted.
7 Suiroku Junmai Ginjyo Miyamanishiki Hashigoshi Activated Nigori Nama-shu
8 Suiroku Ginjo-shu Super dry
9 Suiro Junmai Daiginjo-Biyamanishiki Nakakumi Nama-shu, Polishing 49
10 Suiro Junmai Ginjyo Natural
11 Takao no Tengu Junmai Ginjo
Personally, I like 7. I might buy it next year since it was sold in Aeon.
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10 Suiro Junmai Ginjo Natural
Made with environmentally friendly rice produced in Omi Village, Shinshu
Aroma of pear or melon. Sweet, sour and juicy. Numbness on the lips. Refreshing. Delicious with a beautiful taste.
11 Takao no Tengu Junmai Ginjo
Aroma like pear. Sweet and sour. Contrary to the austere label, it has a freshness that caught me by surprise. I like it a lot. It is made with rice from Hachioji, where the brewery had a connection with about 10 years ago through various circumstances.
The second prize for achieving SAKE country tourism is Maihime from Suwa.
It was a crazy project in which, after collecting stamps from 70 breweries in Nagano Prefecture, 18 bottles were delivered as prizes, 6 from each of 3 random breweries. For some reason, we received 7 bottles.
The following have already been submitted.
7 Suiuro Junmai Ginjyo Miyamanishiki Aragoshi Activated Nigori Nama Sake
8 Suiroku Ginjo-shu Super dry
9 Suiro Junmai Daiginjo Miyamanishiki Nakakumi Nama-shu, Polishing 49
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12 Shinshu Maihime Junmai Daiginjyo Harasake Miyamanishiki
13 Shinshu Maaihime Junmai Daiginjyo Sakura Kaede Fukuro Shibori Nakadori Nama-shu
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7 Suiro Junmai Ginjyo Miyamanishiki Aragoshi Activated Nigori Nama-shu
The label with green letters in the center of the picture.
Strong and fine bubbles. The aroma and taste are strong and tantalizing. Not too sweet and not too dry. It would be good if it were named something like "Nantoka".
8 Suiroku Ginjo-shu Super dry
The red label of the second photo on the left.
It has a cool apple aroma. It has a moderate numbness and sharpness. Slight bitterness. Good dry taste.
10 Suiro Junmai Daiginjo Miyamanishiki Nakakumi Nama-shu, Polishing 49
The right side of the picture is marked in red.
It is polished to 49%, so you would expect it to be light, but it has a very strong flavor. The aroma is like a melon. Slightly foamy and numb. The second day after opening the bottle, it settles down and is delicious.
The following will be added or posted separately.
10 Suiro Junmai Ginjo Natural
11 Shinshu Maihime Junmai Daiginjo Genshu Miyamanishiki
12 Shinshu Maaihime Junmai Daiginjo Sakura Kaede Fukuro Shibori Nakadori Genshu
13 Takao no Tengu Junmai Ginjo
This is the second SAKE Country Tourism Achievement Giveaway.
If you visit 70 breweries in Nagano Prefecture and collect stamps, you will receive 18 bottles, 6 from each of 3 random breweries as prizes.
For some reason, we received 7 bottles.
Aroma is gorgeous.
The mouthfeel is sweet, but not cloying. Almost no acidity, but a slight pungency from the alcohol. The aftertaste is also sweet, but does not linger. Lightly sweet
Alcohol 16%.
Sake meter degree +1
Low acidity
Star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is the first bottle I bought at Kamisuwa Gokura. It has a good freshly squeezed flavor and freshness. It is fun to drink sake bought at the brewery because it brings back memories of that time as well as the flavor. The package is also beautiful, just like a princess. Thank you for the sake.
Maihime (Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture)
Shinshu Maihime Karakuchi
100% Miyamanishiki
16% alcohol by volume
Polishing ratio 59
It has a full aroma, which is typical of dry wines from Nagano and the Takayama mountains, and a dry but deep flavor.
Even those who do not like dry sake can drink it.
I like Nagano sake.
