Morishima Yamada Nishiki Modern Classic Junmai Ginjo
Morishima Shuzo | 森嶋酒造株式会社

Morishima Yamada Nishiki Modern Classic Junmai Ginjo

$39.00 USD
Tasting Notes

Brewed by Morishima Shuzo in Ibaraki Prefecture, this Junmai Ginjo highlights the elegance of Yamada Nishiki rice polished to 60%. The aroma is bright and fruit-driven, with notes of fresh strawberries, underpinned by refreshing acidity and a glossy, smooth texture. On the palate, vibrant fruitiness is balanced by a classic umami backbone, finishing with precision and freshness. Bottled young, it often shows a slight natural effervescence upon opening. With the brewery located near the Pacific Ocean, a faint salinity complements the fruit-driven profile.
Specifications

Region: Ibaraki Prefecture, JapanClass: Junmai Ginjo
Rice: Yamada Nishiki
Rice-Polishing Ratio: 60%
Yeast: Kyokai #901
Water: Subterranean hard water
Sake Meter Value (SMV): +2
Acidity: 1.8
ABV: 15%
Serving Temperature: Chilled (8–12 °C)
Size: 720ml
Overview

The Modern Classic series represents Morishima’s vision for contemporary sake, clean, expressive, and terroir-driven. Best enjoyed chilled (8–12 °C) in a wine glass, this sake pairs effortlessly with a wide range of seafood, from oysters and crab to meatier fish like mackerel, tuna, and swordfish. The front label depicts the Oya stone, salvaged from the brewery’s original warehouse destroyed in the 2011 Tohoku earthquake. Preserved as a reminder of resilience and hope, it ties the sake’s modern elegance to the legacy of the Morishima family, who have been brewing since 1869.
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Origin & Terroir

Brewed in traditional sake breweries, shaped by pure water and unique climate.
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Rice Polishing

Polished to the core for a clean, refined flavor in every sip.
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From Daiginjo to Junmai, each bottle follows time-honored classifications.
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