Kaetsu Kanbara Bride of the Fox is a pleasantly nutty junmai ginjo sake with a crisp finish that makes it an excellent accompaniment to just about any meal. We first tried it at Sado and loved how it balanced deliciously fatty tuna and the richer ingredients in sushi rolls. There’s no need to be a sushi chef to enjoy it at home; it would be fabulous served with a ripe cheese, steak or even a frozen pizza.
By the glass: $15; 720-milliliter bottle: $86. Sado, 5201 Shaw Ave., St. Louis, 314.390.2883, sado-stl.com
720-milliliter bottle: $32. Wine and Cheese Place, 7435 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, 314.447.9463, wineandcheeseplace.com
This article appears in June 2023.