Norman

9.1

Kameizumi Junmai Ginjo Genshu CEL-24 (亀泉 純米吟醸原酒 CEL-24)

Brewery: Kameizumi Shuzo, Tosa, Kochi
Classification: Junmai Ginjo Genshu
Treatment: Nama / unpasteurized
Rice: Hattan Nishiki
Polishing: 50%
ABV: 14%
SMV: −15 to −8
Acidity: 1.5–2.0
Amino acid: 0.9–1.2
Yeast: Kochi CEL-24
Prefecture: Kochi

This is one of the best-known expressions of CEL-24, the highly aromatic Kochi yeast. Kameizumi describes it as having pronounced aromatics with an unusually strong balance of sweetness and acidity, giving it a profile reminiscent of white wine.

Tasted at Sake Day SF — 9/26/2026. Rating is limited since the same glass was reused throughout the tasting, making it difficult to get a truly clean tasting and accurate read on the aromas. — 17 days ago

Yuri

9.1

This is very special SHIMEHARI-TSURU daiginjo. Celebrating our 14th anniversary 🎉 — 4 years ago

Lunett/ Yosshi

Sake Specialist Hasegawa Sake Shop Tokyo

8.9

Miyanotsuru awamori / Nakama shuzo/
Okinawa/ Alc. 30%/
rich note of black koji and roasted flavor, dry and good balance. — 6 years ago

Yuri

9.2

Special Tosa Shiragiku:-) with shabu-shabu! — 8 years ago

Andy Tam

9.0

Creamy honey taste. Somewhat minty nose paired with negitoro and uni don — 9 years ago

Eli Chait

9.3

Very Fruity, smells like vanilla and apples. Finishes great — 10 years ago

Mark Kirkpatrick

9.3

Never had anything like this before, delicious! — 10 years ago

Arecibo Message

9.0

Raisin tight enough; no character yet.
20 minutes later: Ooh light cherry cola! Had it with my weirdly chocolate tasting homemade soba. I guess seaweed, tsuru no moto, tamari, egg, sesame oil caramelize in the mouth and make this wine like a trip to 7-Eleven in 1986. Me likie. — 10 months ago

S.S. Mandani

9.2

This so good. Fresh Japanese oranges + sake = bittersweet, bracing, goodness — 3 years ago

Yuri

9.0

Sake in Matsumoto 😊 — 4 years ago

Norman

9.1

Think we said ok. — 7 years ago

Daniel Evans

9.0

Grass, pine but light, sweet too. Light burn, light savory. — 8 years ago

Alex Tso

9.5

Holy cow it's dense chewy and full of structure — 10 years ago

Kurt Winrich

9.1

Smooth, pears, fresh, perfect palate cleanser, tastes good after every course (omakase) — 10 years ago

Jenn Ingle

9.0

Nose - chalk, soil and strawberry candies. Appearance - really turbid and muddy looking. Looks unfiltered but it’s not a natural wine producer. Medium weight though despite all the particles in it which makes it really interesting. Main tasting characteristics- unripe cherry and tart plum. Finishes with a little acid and zing but clean if that makes any sense. Really nice alternative to Cab Sav to go with steak! — a year ago

with Jay

Neal Krishna Devaraj

8.9

Very nice floral notes. Nice mouthfeel — 4 years ago

Chris MacLean

8.9

Solid for mixed appetizers. A touch oxidized but retains freshness. — 5 years ago

with Sarah

Steve Medbery

9.0

Lovely northern Italian blend of Barbera and Banardas. Cherry with some spice and a long mineral finish. — 8 years ago

Paul Zinn

9.0

Great wine! Lots of funky strawberry and fresh berry flavors. Perfect with or without food, needs a slight chill. This is a sparking style wine but only has a slight effervescence. Small winery in Italy. — 8 years ago

Jennifer Fagerty Pinto

9.0

Had with sushi at tsuru — 10 years ago