We love a juicy, nuanced sake that can proudly sit next to wine. Its made with the king of sake rice, Yamadanishiki, in the land known for tanuki (raccoon dog). This sake is called umakuchi junmai-shu in Japan, which describe its umami-forward nature. The pairing suggestion of pizza with prosciutto/speck, or smoked salmon with cream cheese sounds absolutely delectable for the well-balanced, honest structure of this sake.