Kamoizumi, Nigori Ginjo (unfiltered) A sweet, rich and cloudy brew, this natural elixir will fill you up, so go easy! A delicate and light drink with a floral aroma. A full-bodied sake that pairs well with rich dishes. Manotsuru, Genshu Junmai Ginjo (mid premium). Great with savory dishes like crispy calamari. This lower alcohol sake is sweet and easy to drink. We got progressively wiser and possibly a bit drunk. Intrigued by the world of sake we dove into the five from Zuma's menu that Midori put out for us. For something different try pairing your Manchego with a Ginjo. Light, sweet and bubbly, just like you.ĥ. Full bodied and hearty it can stand up to most Cabernets.Ĥ. Fruity and aromatic flavors are close to white wine.Ģ. Within each category there are three grades Junmai/Honjozo (basic premium), Junmai Ginjo/Ginjo (mid-premium) and Junmai Daiginjo/Daiginjo (super premium).Ĭonfused? So were we until Midori shared a few tips.ġ. These premium sakes can be broken down into two categories Junmai (pure) and Honjozo (some added alcohol). The rice grains are polished to remove the impurities in the outer layer the more, the higher the grade. Premium, usually served cold, makes up about 10 percent of all production. Table sake is a lower grade stuff often served without masking the flavors of the added distilled alcohol. There are two basic types Futsuu-shuu (the table sort) and Tokutel Meishoshu (premium). We tried five that, like wine, varied in flavor, color, intensity and alcohol content.Īll of it is made from rice. There are even extensive menus that can be a bit scary to those of us who only know hot or cold.įortunately Midori took pity and agreed to give us some sake 101. This "water from God" which has a long tradition in Japan is quickly gaining popularity here in the United States as well. Growing up in Japan and spending summers working at her uncle's factory prepared her to join the ranks of select few who can call themselves sake sommeliers. Midori Roth, sake sommelier at Zuma, is a lady with some serious smarts.
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