明鏡止水 純米 日本之夏 【長野治癒系夏季純米】

【Meikyoshisui Junmai Nihon no Natsu】

Brewed by Osawa Shuzo in Nagano, this seasonal “Nihon no Natsu” is a summer‑style junmai sake designed for lightness and easy drinking. The profile is clean and refreshing, with a light to medium body that still carries a gentle layer of rice umami, making it the kind of summer sake you can finish almost without noticing. The annually changing summer label adds a playful, seasonal touch to the table.

On the palate, it feels crisp and tidy, with soft rice notes that never shout, a hint of mild sweetness, and just enough acidity to keep everything refreshing. Overall it is smooth, straightforward, and very user‑friendly.

Serving temperature
Best enjoyed well‑chilled at around 6–10℃ to emphasize its freshness and light body

Food pairing
Pairs nicely with summery, clean‑flavored dishes such as chilled tofu, edamame, simply salted grilled fish, light miso‑ or salt‑seasoned grilled items, and salads, and also works well as an easygoing companion to BBQ or izakaya‑style snacks.

【Producer】Osawa Shuzo (Nagano)
【Category】Junmai
【Volume】720ml
【Rice】Not disclosed
【Rice polishing ratio】60%
【Alcohol】~15%