Wherever civilization arose, one thing was certain: people would try to ferment whatever plant they could get their hands on. In Japan, that plant was rice. Fortunately for all of us, that fermented beverage turned out to be saké, and it’s bewitched palates from Tokyo to Tulsa ever since.
These six bottles from SakéOne prove that Americans have taken to saké brewing like the Japanese have taken to baseball, and sakémaster Greg Lorenz is our Sadaharu Oh. Today’s deal offers a panoramic view of SakéOne’s Momokawa line of premium Ginjo saké, with six different varieties of the timeless tipple. From sweet to dry, from clear to cloudy, the SakéOne Momokawa Mixed 6-Pack displays the surprising range of what saké can be.
International Saké Day, October 1, marks the traditional beginning of saké-brewing season. Of course SakéOne is doing more than their part to make this worthy occasion a national holiday, with a tasting at their brewery in Oregon and a set of printable tools for your own Saké Day celebration. But even if all they did was brew these six irresistible sakés, that would be enough.
Off-dry with melon and tropical fruit flavors with spice and mineral notes. Simply delicious when paired with scallops and oysters, exceptional with halibut, grilled poultry and herbal salads. A truly intriguing match for dry pasta dishes like penne tossed with feta, parmesan & roasted pine nuts.
A hint of sweetness offers increased body and a very pleasant mouthfeel that lasts on the palate. Tropical flavors of mango and guava with hints of ripe cantaloupe. Ideal with light and rich fish (Halibut to Tuna), chicken and pork as well as fruit salads and squash. Consider pairings like apple baked pork chops with acorn squash and cranberry chutney, or grilled salmon with chanterelles and a light cream sauce.
Momokawa Pearl
This old style, roughly filtered saké is an amazing experience. Pearl offers notes of vanilla and pineapple with banana, coconut and anise rounding out a creamy body. Balances spicy dishes like Thai and Latin yet is a perfect match for rich chocolate desserts, fresh raspberries and strawberries. Enjoy with steak, barbecue and hearty dishes. Pull together an evening with spicy barbecue, crisp grilled vegetables, wild rice and a layered chocolate cake with raspberry sauce drizzled liberally. Or simply enjoy Pearl on its own.
Lush fruit and spice aromas layer their way to big fruit flavors packed in a complex body and long, clean finish. Pairs well with Wild Salmon and morels. Crisp green salad of romaine, heirloom tomatoes and chevre. Fruit salads and savory grilled chicken.
Momokawa Organic Nigori
Founded by an American who evolved into a sake visionary after experiencing the finest sakes Japan had to offer, SakeOne was first incorporated in Oregon in 1992 under the name Japan America Beverage Co. (JABC). It was established through a joint partnership with Momokawa Brewing Japan, of Momoishi, Aomori Prefecture, Japan, a sake producer since 1856 that brought deep product knowledge and ages of experience. The new company started as an importer, then built its facility in Forest Grove just a few years later. In October of 1998, JABC changed its name to SakeOne and became the world's only American operated Kura (brewery).
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