Awaken this elegantly aged Junmai Ginjo Yamahai sake—Masumi “Sleeping Beauty.” Crafted with precision using Yamahai methodology, it’s pressed in winter and stored cool through summer, achieving a beautifully mature flavor profile by autumn
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Regular price
$60.00
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
Masumi Hiyaoroshi "Sleeping Beauty"
Named after the word "Shirotae," a type of white cloth made of tree bark; shirotae is a word now used mainly in the realm of Japanese classic poetry to express the color white that has an other-wordly mysteriousness. Like a beautiful shirotae, this wine is soft and pliable; with its light touch, Shiro is a perfect, easy-going, everday sake. A "session sake" light enough to enjoy all night.
HOW TO ENJOY
PAIRING
This sake shines with autumn’s bounty—its savory-umami backbone and gentle fruitiness match beautifully with roasted root vegetables, stewed mushrooms, cured meats, and rich shellfish like red-meat fish. It also complements dairy, cheeses, and cozy comfort dishes like roast pork.
SERVING
Serve Masumi “Sleeping Beauty” chilled to room temperature—or gently warmed if you prefer—allowing its complex, matured aromas to unfurl. Perfect for sipping slow in crisp autumn evenings or elevating seasonal meals.
about this brewery
Masumi/Miyasaka Brewery
Masumi, a nationally admired sake brand, was founded in 1662 in Suwa, where a tradition of precise craftsmanship led the city to become the center of the silk industry. Still today, this attention to detail remains at the heart of the Masumi philosophy. In the 1920's, the brewery fell on hard times.The brewery's president, Masaru Miyasaka, appointed a young, 28-year-old sake prodigy named Chisato Kubota as toji. The two travelled up and down Japan, knocking on the door of the master and seeking knowledge.