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