Sake Features and Reviews

This Japanese alcoholic beverage made from rice is becoming more and more popular in American restaurants, bars and home liquor cabinets. Often erroneously referred to as "rice wine," sakes can be paired with many different dishes, used as an ingredient in cocktails and sipped cold, warm or hot. Find out more about sake with our reviews and features.

Tozai Ginjo Nigori Voices in the Mist is kosher, sulfite-free and gluten-free

EAST-WEST COLLABORATION
Tozai Nigori Voices in the Mist
In Japanese, Tozai means "East-West." Adorned with label art created by Kyoto-based artist Daniel Kelly, this Ginjo sake was brewed by Daimon Shuzo, founded in 1826.

SOMETHING TO CARP ABOUT
Tozai Junmai Living Jewel
Featuring a koi (or Japanese carp) on the label — "living jewels" to koi collectors — this 14.9 per cent ABV Junmai sake is made from Koshihikari rice in Kyoto Prefecture.

Tozai Junmai Living Jewel sake is made in Kyoto Prefecture

Chikurin Karoyaka Junmai Ginjo Organic Sake

USDA-CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Chikurin Karoyaka Organic Sake
The farmers who grow the organic rice also brew this light, bright and crisp sake, the first 100 per cent Japanese, USDA-certified organic sake in the US.

SAKE BASICS
A Quick Look at the Beverage
Commonly paired with sushi dishes, sake remains a mystery to many Americans, even though it's appearing more often on restaurant wine lists. Find out the basics of Japan's national drink.

KNOW YOUR SAKE
A Guide to Sake Varieties
Depending on how it's produced, sake can be just as different as wine varietals. Sip your way from fruity and floral to cloudy and creamy with our informative guide.

PAIR IT UP
Sake Pairings
It's not just for Japanese food anymore. Sommeliers are finding that sake can complement a wide variety of dishes.

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Pair sake with a variety of dishes, such as fresh fish

Other Sake Reviews

• Gekkeikan Black & Gold
• Gekkeikan Zipang Sparkling Sake
• Hakutsuru Sayuri Sake
• SakeOne Momokawa Junmai Ginjo
• Syou-Jyou Junmai Daiginjo
• Yuki No Bosha Limited Release Junmai Ginjo
• Wakatake Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo

(Updated: 04/10/12 BH)

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