Chikurin Otoro Namazake Junmai Ginjo Sake, Okayama, Japan (720ml)
This sake is made by the Marumoto Brewery, which is nicknamed “The Farmers’ Brewery” because the farmers who grow the rice also brew the sake. An estate-bottled sake, Chikurin is made from 100% Yamada Nishiki, the most famous variety of sake rice.
TASTING NOTE Fresh, full bodied and vibrant; pancakey “mochi” sweetness on the palate; creamy texture, sharp finish. FOOD PAIRING Complements oysters, sushi, sashimi, salads.