Okunomatsu - Yusa Junmai Ginjo

Junmai Ginjo from Fukushima, brewed with Yusa rice and clean, cool water. The lower alcohol and restrained rice character make it the right call alongside delicate sashimi, steamed fish, or anything where a bold wine would flatten the dish rather than frame it.

Okunomatsu is a respected sake brewery based in Fukushima Prefecture, a region with a long and serious brewing tradition that has continued to produce highly regarded sake despite the challenges the area has faced.

The Yusa Junmai Ginjo is brewed to Junmai Ginjo standards, meaning it is made without added distilled alcohol and uses rice polished to at least 60 percent of its original size.

This combination produces a sake that is both pure in character and aromatic, reflecting the quality of the rice and water sourced locally in Fukushima.

Junmai Ginjo is often considered the sweet spot in sake classification, offering more complexity and fragrance than standard Junmai while remaining more approachable and food-friendly than Daiginjo.

At 300ml, this bottle is well suited for customers who want to explore sake seriously without committing to a full bottle, making it a smart choice for pairing with a meal at home or as a thoughtful gift.

Okunomatsu has earned recognition in national sake competitions in Japan, which speaks to the brewery's consistent technical standards.

The Yusa expression tends toward a clean, fruit-forward profile that works well both lightly chilled on its own and alongside delicate dishes such as sashimi, white fish, or mild cheeses.