Shichiken Sparkling Yama No Kasumi 720mL

Shichiken is produced by Yamanashi Meijo Brewery, a historic Japanese sake brewery founded in 1750 in Yamanashi Prefecture at the foot of the Southern Japanese Alps. The brewery is renowned for its use of exceptionally pure mountain water sourced from the nearby Hakushu region, an area celebrated for pristine natural conditions and premium beverage production.

Yama no Kasumi, meaning “Mountain Mist,” reflects the sake’s soft, lightly cloudy appearance and delicate aromatic style. This sparkling sake is crafted using carefully polished rice and traditional fermentation methods before undergoing carbonation to create its refined mousse and refreshing profile.

The brewery’s philosophy emphasizes purity, balance, and harmony with nature. The sparkling format enhances the sake’s bright acidity and fruit-driven aromatics while preserving the silky texture characteristic of premium Japanese sake. The result is an elegant sparkling sake equally suited to aperitif service and contemporary food pairings.

Tasting Notes

Colour
Pale silver-white with a lightly cloudy appearance and fine persistent bubbles.

Nose
Fresh aromas of pear, white peach, melon, rice cream, and delicate floral notes with subtle citrus lift.

Palate
Light-bodied and lively with soft mousse and flavours of orchard fruit, melon, steamed rice, and gentle sweetness balanced by crisp acidity and refreshing minerality.

Finish
Clean, delicate, and refreshing with lingering fruit and lightly creamy rice notes.

Serving & Pairings

Serving Suggestions
Serve well chilled in a wine or sparkling wine glass to highlight its aromatics and effervescence.

Pairings
Excellent with sushi, sashimi, tempura, oysters, light seafood dishes, fresh fruit, and delicate Japanese cuisine. Its bright sparkling character also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses and lightly salted appetizers.