Daisekkei Junmai Ginjo 2026 "Summer Release"

The nose on this seasonally released “Summer” sake is a gentle collection of apricot, cucumber, water chestnut, daikon, lemon candy, kumquat, and steamed rice aromas. Do you want to taste a “whisper sake” this summer? Well, here’s your chance with a very gentle, even, and balanced brew from Nagano that blends fruit tones with umami hints and drinks like a smooth and neutral Ginjo that is calm, cool, and collected. Look for nectarine, persimmon, apricot, young apple, melon, mango, daikon, udon noodle, and melted snow flavors that whisper throughout the palate. A very gentle, smooth, and clean summer sake that speaks to shochu lovers. WORD: Clean WINE: Soft Feds/Mineral Whites BEER: Creamy Ales FOODS: Sushi, sashimi, shrimp, crab, oysters, tempura, Yakitori, asparagus, grilled meats, and tamago. (2026)

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The nose on this new fan-favorite summer released sake is a very Ginjo-like collection of pear, melon, Muscat, lychee, citrus, kiwi, cilantro, apple, kiwi, Granny Smith candy, and watermelon aromas. Rich, light, silky, slippery, soft, and a little water-like, this sake is bright, dry, and refreshing, with an integrated acidity that speaks the language of wine. Made with Miyamanishiki brewing rice from Nagano, there is a lot of summer umami to this brew with apple, lime, kiwi, mandarin, vanilla, grape, papaya, cucumber, mint, lemon iced tea, and a hint of konbu dashi flavors that dry as they exit the palate. Light, clean and dry, this refreshing brew is blue for a reason! WORD: Juicy WINE: Lively Reds/Fruity Whites BEER: Fruity Ales FOODS: White fish sashimi, tempura, carpaccio, simmered fish and veggies, sautéed scallops, grilled meat and fish, octopus karaage, and yakitori. (2024)