Nomidachi News Archive
June 2025
June 4
Helloooooo Nomidachi! We hope you're doing well and enjoying the recent preview days of summer weather.As the temperature has been rising, our thoughts have gravitated toward clean, crisp, and mostly clear seasonal namazake. As we finish off the spring editions, we've received word that the summer elixirs have reached the US west coast and will be making their way to us in the next couple weeks. Please check out the tasting notes and pricing information below, and let us know what looks like it needs a home in your refrigerator. But first, sometime in the middle of this month we'll mark the 18th anniversary of the opening of Saké Nomi. It's true that "it takes a village" to sustain something like our dream of a Seattle premium sake oasis, and you consistent "villagers" know who you are. We're so very grateful for your friendship an support! So, there will be plenty of celebrating in the coming days, and as timing would have it, quite a few things will be taking place on Thursday evenings in June. (Details below.) It is our sincere hope that you'll find time to stop by Saké Nomi soon so that we can catch up and thank you in person for your positive influence in our lives and business. Arigatou & Kanpai! Taiko & Johnnie Saké Nomi Thursdays in June: Make it a Saké Nomi Night! Date: Tonight, June 5 Event: Saké & Vinyl with @thehaflercircuit Theme: Moogs and Moods (Stevie Wonder? Yes, please!) Place: Saké Nomi Time: 7-10 pm Date: Thursday, June 12 Event: Vertical sake tasting w/Masumi sake (Nagano) Place: Saké Nomi Time: 5-7 pm Cost: $5/person (waived with purchase during event) Date: Thursday, June 19 Event: Introducing Origami Sake (with founder Ben Bell) Place: Saké Nomi Time: 6-8 pm Cost: $5/person (waived with purchase during event) Seasonal Release Summer Namazake from importer Japan Prestige Here is the list of summer namazake, their tasting notes, and pricing information so that you can make informed decisions. We kind of went a little lighter on the purchasing this year, so for many selections there may be only 12 bottles total available. Anywho, your orders/interest will help us to determine which sake get priority in terms of availability here in the shop. The 10% 6-bottle “case” discount is very much in effect, so feel free to mix and match to your heart’s content. If possible, please contact us with your order by Friday, June 13 Harushika Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu (Nara) New to Washington! Fruity notes of muscat and green apple. Soft texture and subtle roundness. Refreshing citrus acidity, with a delicate, clean finish. $60/720 ml bottle Kinoene Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu (Chiba) New to Washington! From the importer: "Aromatic and refreshing. Brilliant fruity aroma of melon, pineapple, and white peach with umami and vibrant fizziness. The crisp finish pleasantly disappears on the palate." $65/720 ml bottle Kinoene Okarakuchi Junmai Nama Genshu (Chiba) New to Washington! According to the importer: "Tranquil, refreshing aroma. Full-bodied with rich umami savory and sweetness of rice, in balance with elements of dryness and tartness. Clear and crisp finish with refreshing fizziness." $50/720 ml bottle Kisoji Natsu Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu (Nagano) Golden, almost amber appearance with notes of white peach, mint, and wheat in the nose. Light, lively, zingy mouthfeel with a satisfying fullness to the flavor. The dry, refreshing finish lingers a bit.” $60/720 ml bottle Koshinohomare 90 “Blue” Junmai Muroka Nama Genshu (Niigata) New to Washington! Unfiltered, unpasteurized, and undiluted genshu brewed with local Niigata rice milled to just 90%, which brings out the full potential of the raw rice. Gentle fruity sweetness of white peach. Refreshing acidity with a comfortable fizzy feel and clean finish. $60/720 ml bottle Kusudama Nama Junmai Daiginjo (Tokushima) New to Washington! Refreshing juicy, fruity aromas of pear, lychee, and melon. Fresh, smooth mouthfeel with the gentle sweetness of honey and custard harmonized with subtle acidity. $60/720 ml bottle Nanawarai Nama Junmai Ginjo (Nagano) Aromas of vanilla, honeydew melon and pineapple. Fruity, with nama freshness and bite. Juicy, fresh, and flavorful, with a little kiwi sour note to keep things interesting. $55/720 ml bottle Tsukasabotan Senchu Hassaku Reika Junmai Nama (Kochi) The “glacier sake,” from a brewery established in 1603. Soft and light, with mild fruit notes of lychee and melon. The overall impression is “clean and cool.” Long, lingering finish begins dry, but has a burst of fruit at the end. $60/720 ml bottle Jyoku White Bear Junmai Ginjo Genshu Summer Release (Aomori) From the importer: “Moderate aroma associated with peach and mango. Refreshing mouthfeel. Savory umami flavor and pleasant acidity are nicely balanced. Crisp aftertaste.” $60/720 ml bottle Gokyo Five Blue Kioke Zukuri Kimoto Junmai Ginjo (Yamaguchi) Very faint greenish tint with spicy aromas of apple, orange, and cloves (brewed in cedar barrels!). Lively fizz and acidity. Good balance and richness of flavor all the way around. $60/720 ml bottle |
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