Shinsei (AraMasa) Brewing
Lapis (Lapis Lazuli) Junmai Ginjo
Akita, Japan
2020 is the second last vintage of the Lapis Lazuli saké and was released by Aramasa in 18 different bottlings, each unique and based on the preparation tank it came from. While I’m sure each lot is exceptional in their own right, the lot we drank was truly out of this world - dense yet lithe; balanced, sappy, winey, floral and exotic, with an energetic mineral streak. Notes of muscat, lemon, lychee, kumquat, jasmine, minty and umami nuances, and iodine-like minerality. The acidity was fresh, which worked so well with the mild sweetness. Oh, so juicy and elegant. Before you know it, the bottle’s gone. A testament to the genius of Aramasa!
2020 is the second last vintage of the Lapis Lazuli saké and was released by Aramasa in 18 different bottlings, each unique and based on the preparation tank it came from. While I’m sure each lot is exceptional in their own right, the lot we drank was truly out of this world - dense yet lithe; balanced, sappy, winey, floral and exotic, with an energetic mineral streak. Notes of muscat, lemon, lychee, kumquat, jasmine, minty and umami nuances, and iodine-like minerality. The acidity was fresh, which worked so well with the mild sweetness. Oh, so juicy and elegant. Before you know it, the bottle’s gone. A testament to the genius of Aramasa!
Mar 7th, 2023
Sweet first taste that lingers for a while. Apple papaya taste
Sweet first taste that lingers for a while. Apple papaya taste
Jun 16th, 2017
Long finish rather than short crisp sweetness. Goes very with fish. From Akita
Long finish rather than short crisp sweetness. Goes very with fish. From Akita
Mar 16th, 2017
The only other person to rate this is Soshi who had 2015 vintage. This is 2014. Fine bubbles and lively sanmi - it fairly dances on the palate.
The only other person to rate this is Soshi who had 2015 vintage. This is 2014. Fine bubbles and lively sanmi - it fairly dances on the palate.
Dec 22nd, 2016
