Potrero HillSushi & sake
Behold a clean and dry sake that has layers of flavors in an extremely drinkable package.
Pairs with Built for sushi — clean nigiri, tempura, and salt-grilled fish · drink it if you like Muscadet / Chablis or Dry pilsner.
Asahi Shuzo Co., Ltd. · Niigata Prefecture · Ginjo · SMV +6.0 · Acidity 1.2 · Rice polished to 55% · Gohyakumangoku rice · 15.5% alcohol
This is a great example of a clean and crisp sake that has citrus tones with a dry finish.
Pairs with Works across the nigiri board — try hamachi, tai, and shrimp tempura · drink it if you like Dry Chenin / Pinot Grigio or Helles lager.
Kikusui Sake Co., Ltd. · Niigata Prefecture · Junmai Ginjo · SMV +1.0 · Acidity 1.7 · Rice polished to 55% · Gohyakumangoku rice · 15% alcohol
A favorite amongst sushi chefs, this Junmai dances from hoppy to semi-fruity but is dry.
Pairs with A sushi-counter all-rounder: nigiri, sashimi, and oily fish like saba or hamachi · drink it if you like Sancerre/Albarino or Dry lager/Pilsner.
Suigei Shuzo Co., Ltd. · Kochi Prefecture · Tokubetsu Junmai · SMV +7.0 · Acidity 1.6 · Rice polished to 55% · Akitsuho rice · 15% alcohol
This is one of those dry Ginjos that has layers of fruit and mineral tones and is ultra clean.
Pairs with Delicate white-fish sashimi and nigiri; excellent warmed with grilled fish · drink it if you like Muscadet / unoaked white or Dry Japanese lager.
Takano Shuzo Co., Ltd. · Niigata Prefecture · Junmai Ginjo · SMV +4.0 · Acidity 1.4 · Rice polished to 60%
A light and smooth sake perfect for those looking for a fruitiness that drinks very clean.
Pairs with An easy all-rounder for nigiri and sashimi; also good with tempura and yakitori · drink it if you like Pinot Grigio/unoaked Chardonnay or Lager/Kolsch.
Tatsuuma-Honke Brewing Co., Ltd. · Hyogo Prefecture · Junmai Ginjo · SMV +1.0 · Acidity 1.4 · Rice polished to 60% · Nihonbare and Koshihikari rice · 14.7% alcohol
This "unfiltered" – Nigori – sake is a mouthful of goodness, look for hints of coconut!
Pairs with Spicy tuna rolls, tempura, and creamy or richly sauced small plates · drink it if you like Off-dry Riesling/Viognier or Witbier/Creamy ale.
Miwa Shuzo Co., Ltd. · Gifu Prefecture · Junmai Ginjo Nigori · SMV ±0 · Acidity 1.2 · Rice polished to 60% · Hida Homare rice
A rich juicy sake that has layers of fruit but drinks with a complexity that pulls dry!
Pairs with Toro and other fatty sashimi, uni, grilled black cod, and richer nigiri · drink it if you like White Burgundy/Chardonnay or Pilsner/Mild stout.
Tamanohikari Sake Brewing Co., Ltd. · Kyoto Prefecture · Junmai Dai Ginjo · SMV +3.5 · Acidity 1.7 · Rice polished to 48% · Bizen Omachi rice · 15.5% alcohol
