About Sake from USA

About Sake from USA
The United States is one of the most important players in the wine industry. On sheer numbers alone, the US is the fourth largest country in terms of total production; but it is the outstanding quality of wines from the US that is an additional part of its worldwide prestige. While the first wines produced in the colonies date back to the late 18th century, it has only been since the mid-1960s that the US has entered the premium wine market on a large scale. California, especially Napa Valley and Sonoma County were the areas that drove the new quality movement. Other areas in California also were home to great wines; soon Washington and Oregon were home to first-class wines as well. New York State, especially the Finger Lakes are was rediscovered for its Rieslings and soon wineries started opening in states such as Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. Today, 90% of domestic premium wine is produced in California and there are several wine types that share the spotlight; these include Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, Pinot Noir from Sonoma's Russian River Valley as well as Santa Barbara County and Chardonnay from several regions, such as Monterey and Sonoma County. Bordeaux-styles reds from Washington State have received great acclaim as have Oregon Pinot Noirs. Today, the United States is in an enviable position of being one of the largest producers of wine as well as one of the most celebrated.

Top Picks for USA

Sake

Farthest Star Sake  Mountains On The Moon Nigori
94 points
$9
Best Buy
A delicious, nicely layered, and balanced Nigori that deftly offers flavor and depth; very well executed.
94 points $9 Best Buy
Origami Sake  A Thousand Cranes Junmai Sake
88 points
$19
A beautiful balance of sweet and savory, fruity and mildly vegetal; like a spring greens and orchard fruit salad.
Farthest Star Sake  In A Strange Land Junmai
87 points
$9
Best Buy
This delicate Sake will make a perfect aperitif before any meal, and complement light appetizers and salads.
87 points $9 Best Buy
Origami Sake  White Lotus Nigori Sake
84 points
$19
An adventurous and bold Nigori; serve well-chilled.