Commemorating the Suwa-Mihashira Festival. The sweetness of Yamae-Nishiki is brought out and is most delicious. A perfect combination of high aroma, sweetness, richness, and a clean aftertaste.
Junmai Ginjo 🍶 Namaishu ✨Biyamanishiki🌾.
Koji aroma, firm mouthfeel. Uryu type 🍈, spicy but with sweetness behind. The umami comes through slowly. Sourness is also interesting and complex with a good amount of acidity.
Purchased by my wife at Shinshu Osakemura @ Shinbashi 20211127
This weekend, we'll start with Yamae Nishiki from Kameirei in Shinshu. Recently, it sells out on the same day it arrives, even on weekdays, so I managed to catch it while I was at work. I love Mikotsuru Yamaenishiki from Nagano, but the one from Kamearei is exceptional! It has a fruity flavor reminiscent of pineapple and apples that is sweeter than Hitogochiki, and the crispness and sharpness of the Shinshu Kamearei mark is pleasant. We are planning to use Yamadanishiki in March (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)
The first Shinshu Kamearei of the year was a Hitogochi Junmai Ginjo. I managed to snag the last bottle at the store on my way home from work, and was glad to be offered a bottle. It has a minerally effervescence and a sweet melon ginjo aroma with a perfect balance of clean flavor and bitterness. Shinshu Kameari is good both as a fire-hardened and raw sake. Next month, they will be adding my favorite Shinshu Kamearei sake, Yamameganishiki, so I hope I can find it (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)