Nunahime Junmai Ginjo
奴奈姫 純米吟醸Nunahime — Inomata Shuzo, Niigata
Born in 1964 (Showa 39), the origin of our junmai brewing.
Specifications
- Type
- Junmai Ginjo
- Rice
- Not disclosed
- Rice polishing ratio
- 50%
- Yeast
- Not disclosed
- Alcohol
- 15.6%
- Sake meter value
- +2
- Acidity
- 1.4
Flavor profile Jun-shu
RestrainedAromatic
RichLight
Jun-shu — rich and umami-driven
The text stresses mellow smoothness, umami and koku, while SMV +2 and acidity 1.4 point to a soft, moderately sweet profile. Ginjo-level polishing at 50% suggests restrained aroma, placing it in the rich, restrained jun quadrant.
Estimated by AI from the published specifications and the brewery's description; your impression may differ.
About
Known as an "Undying Star Player," this junmai ginjo has been loved for half a century for its smooth, mellow mouthfeel, abundant umami and body, and pleasant finish. Without sparing effort, the sake is pasteurized in the bottle and then rapidly cooled to preserve its flavor and aroma.