90 Points - Beverage Testing Institute

As the name suggests, “Pure Bloom” is soft and light with a oral avor. It’s low alcohol content of merely 12% and pure sweetness (SMV -20) make it an ideal beverage for any occasion.

It has a soft, light and elegant palate that showcases the cherry blossom, lychee and white chocolate notes. Enjoy well-chilled or at room temperature with the dessert course, at any occasion.

About this Brewery and the Region: Obata Shuzo has been hand-making boutique premium sake since its founding in 1892, using pure, soft groundwater and world-famous sake rice. The kura is still owned and managed by the Obata family (Rumiko Obata). The toji (master brewer) is the acclaimed Kenya Kudo. The brewery has received multiple Gold Medals at the National New Sake Competition and the International Wine Challenge.

Elaboration: Pure Bloom, Sweet Junmai (no alcohol added) Ginjo Sake is brewed with only pure, soft groundwater and world-famous Niigata sake rice.

Tasting notes: Silvery straw color. Aromas of birch, dried citrus, turmeric, and young banana with a round, crisp, off-dry light-to-medium body and a smooth, elegant, medium-length star fruit, sweet yogurt, and guava finish. An off-dry, balanced Junmai Ginjo perfect for spicy fare; round and satisfying.

Style: Fruity, Juicy & Smooth & Non-Oaky

Rice: Gohyakumangoku 60% Koshiibuki 60% Alcohol: 12%

Aroma: birch, dried citrus, turmeric, and young banana
Flavor: star fruit, sweet yogurt, and guava
Sweetness: Off-Dry
Pairing: Grilled Fish With Mango Salsa, Tuna Poke, Swiss