Premium Yamadanishiki Excellence
KOIMARI SAKI Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki represents the pinnacle of the Koimari lineup, showcasing Japan's most prestigious sake rice - Yamadanishiki. Often called the "king of sake rice," Yamadanishiki is prized for its ability to create elegant, complex sake with beautiful aromatics and refined flavors. This junmai ginjo from Koimari Shuzo in Imari, Saga, demonstrates why Yamadanishiki commands such respect in the sake world.
The Yamadanishiki Difference
Yamadanishiki rice is the gold standard for premium sake brewing. Its large grains, soft core, and ideal protein content make it perfect for polishing and fermentation. When polished to 55% (removing 45% of the outer grain), as in this sake, Yamadanishiki reveals its most refined characteristics - delicate aromatics, smooth texture, and layered complexity.
Product Details
Koimari Saki Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki from Imari, Saga
£38.00 (as of January 2026)
720ml / Alc 16%
Rice Polish Ratio: 55% / SMV: +3 (slightly dry)
Rice: 100% Yamadanishiki
Grade: Junmai Ginjo
Character: Fruity, elegant, complex
Tasting Note
KOIMARI SAKI Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki offers a captivating aromatic and flavor profile that showcases the rice's premium quality. The sake is beautifully fruity, with layers of peach, apricot, cherry, lychee, and citrus creating a complex fruit basket of aromas and flavors.
Herbaceous notes add an intriguing dimension, providing freshness and complexity beyond simple fruitiness. The texture is notably creamy, coating the palate with luxurious smoothness. Mellow acidity provides structure and balance, while savory umami depth adds sophistication and food-pairing versatility. This is a sake of remarkable complexity and refinement.
Perfect Pairings
The elegant, fruity character and creamy texture make this sake exceptionally versatile:
- Fresh seafood - Sashimi, ceviche, oysters (fruity notes complement delicate fish)
- Light hot pots - Shabu-shabu, yudofu (creamy texture harmonizes with broth)
- Grilled fish - Sea bream, salmon, mackerel (umami meets umami)
- Tofu dishes - Agedashi tofu, silken tofu (textural harmony)
- Desserts with cream - Fruit tarts, panna cotta (surprising but delightful pairing)
- Soft cheeses - Brie, camembert (creamy textures enhance each other)
How to Enjoy
Best served slightly chilled (12-15°C) to appreciate the delicate fruit aromatics and creamy texture. This is a sake for special occasions and moments when you want to experience premium Japanese craftsmanship. The Yamadanishiki rice and careful brewing create a sake worthy of slow, contemplative enjoyment.
Why Yamadanishiki Matters
Choosing a sake made with 100% Yamadanishiki rice is a mark of quality and intention. This rice is more expensive and challenging to grow than standard sake rice, but the results speak for themselves. The complexity, elegance, and refinement in this bottle demonstrate why brewers prize Yamadanishiki above all other sake rice varieties.
Availability
Please note that our sake collection is available for purchase in-store only. Selection may vary depending on the season. If you have any questions regarding our sake, please feel free to contact us.
Storage: Store in a cool, dark place. Refrigerate once open to preserve the delicate fruit aromatics and creamy texture.
Experience the king of sake rice with KOIMARI SAKI Junmai Ginjo Yamadanishiki - where premium ingredients meet masterful brewing.