Yukikage "Snow Shadow" Tokubetsu Junmai, Niigata
Soft and nutty with hints of marzipan and apple on the finish. Highly regarded for its unique s-3 sake yeast and the soft, stable quality of their on site well water.

"G" Junmai Ginjo Genshu, Oregon
An intense, punchy style of sake from America's only artisan craft sake brewery. Aromas of ripe banana and pineapple on the nose with a spicy, concentrated finish.

Jokigen "Euphoria" Junmai Ginjo, Yamagata
Medium bodied, fruity style of sake with aromas of asian pear and tart yogurt, with a rich, creamy finish. Made with the rare Oyama Nishiki grain of rice, known for its intense flavor.

Gekkeikan "Horin" Junmai Daiginjo, Kyoto
Elegant and seamless, with aromas of white flower, anise, and a hint of white truffle. Smooth, lingering finish.

Hakutsuru "Sayuri" Nigori Junmai, Hyogo
A mild, creamy nigori sake with gentle rice sweetness. Excellent match for desserts and spicy foods.

Kakurei Junmai Ginjo Ume-Shu, Niigata
Extremely refined, elegant style of plum sake. Notes of almond, banana, and cherry blossom, with a mouthwatering acidity on the finish.

Monica Samuels is currently the Sake Ambassador for Southern Wine & Spirits of New York. Before her current role, Monica worked for SUSHISAMBA restaurant group for four years, finishing as the General Manager of the Chicago location and the company’s National Sake Sommelier. Monica’s Japanese-American heritage enabled her to spend summers in Tokyo as a child, and in her current position she continues to travel to Japan annually to study sake and visit different producers. Monica’s training includes studies with the American Sommelier Association and the Sake Education Council, notably as part of the first group to pass John Gauntner’s SPC II Advanced Sake Specialist exam in 2008. She is also a Wine Educator with the Tasters Guild International and Sake contributor for Serious Eats. Monica feels as an “ambassador” of sake in New York that a large part of her role includes introducing sake outside of the Japanese setting, and specializes in unique sake and food pairings.