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川中島 幻舞

Kawanakajima Gembu

川中島 幻舞

Gembu — Shusen Kurano, Nagano

Floral aromas and the savory depth of rice in a junmai ginjo.

  • Undiluted (genshu)
  • Unfiltered (muroka)
  • Unpasteurized (nama)

Specifications

Type
Junmai Ginjo
Rice
Miyama Nishiki
Rice polishing ratio
49%
Yeast
Kyokai No. 901
Alcohol
16–17%
Sake meter value
+3
Acidity
1.6

Flavor profile Juku-shu

Juku-shuJun-shuSo-shuKun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight

Juku-shu — aromatic and full-bodied, including aged sake

DrySweet
LightFull

The text describes a floral aroma and rice umami, and the 49% polish junmai ginjo genshu nama supports a fragrant, full-bodied profile. SMV +3 and acidity 1.6 keep it fairly crisp, so sweetness is moderate.

Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.

About

This is Gembu, a junmai ginjo sold as muroka nama genshu (unfiltered, unpasteurized, undiluted sake). The brewery takes care to preserve the rich umami of traditional handcrafted brewing, giving the sake a rounded, full-bodied character. Yet it shows the very clean profile typical of toji (master brewer) Mariko, with a floral aroma and a high but refreshing acidity that makes it easy to keep reaching for another cup. It is a fine sake. Paired with this shimesaba (vinegar-cured mackerel), a crisp sip is simply irresistible.

[Recommended ways to drink] On the rocks Chilled (5 to 10°C) Straight (room temperature) [Food pairings] Japanese cuisine: yakitori, sukiyaki, tempura, tsukemono (pickled vegetables) Chinese cuisine: mapo tofu, pan-fried gyoza, happosai (stir-fried mixed vegetables) Western cuisine: hamburg steak, fried chicken, spaghetti with meat sauce

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