Rice Wine Vinegar

Rice wine vinegar is the gentlest vinegar in a well-stocked kitchen. Low in harshness, clean on the finish, and delicate enough that it seasons raw fish, cucumber and dressed rice without flattening them. It is also naturally gluten free, which matters if malt and some grain vinegars are off the table for you.

Junmai rice vinegar, brewed and barrel-aged

California Junmai Rice Wine Vinegar is fermented from junmai sake, which is made from rice, water and koji with no added distilled alcohol. It is then aged in barrel. The result is softer and more aromatic than the seasoned rice vinegar sold in most supermarkets, which usually has sugar and salt added to it. Ours has nothing added. If you want the background, read what makes rice wine vinegar different.

What to cook with it

Rice vinegar goes where a sharper vinegar would be too loud:

There is more on the cooking side in rice wine vinegar in American kitchens.

Common questions

  • Is rice vinegar the same as seasoned rice vinegar? No. Seasoned versions have sugar and salt added for sushi rice. Ours is unseasoned, so you control the balance.
  • Is it gluten free? Yes, it is fermented from rice.
  • Can I substitute white wine vinegar? In a pinch, but it will be sharper. Use a little less.

Buying it in a set

Rice vinegar is included in the Essential Kitchen Vinegars Four Pack and the Essentials Plus sampler if you would rather taste it alongside the others first. The Entertainer Gift Set pairs it with olive oil and jam for gifting. Orders over $85 ship free in the contiguous US.

Rice Wine Vinegar FAQs

Where can I buy rice wine vinegar of artisan quality?

You can buy rice wine vinegar directly from American Vinegar Works online with fast, secure shipping to your home.

What is the difference between rice wine vinegar and rice vinegar?

There is no difference between the two products. The variation is just a naming convention for the same traditional ingredient.

Why is your brand considered premium rice vinegar loved by professional chefs?

Our team makes award winning vinegars using historical methods and oak barrels. This process creates a depth of flavor that chefs prefer over mass-produced alternatives.

Can I buy rice wine vinegar in bulk formats?

Yes. We offer larger commercial sizes of our artisan rice vinegar for restaurants and culinary professionals. For more information or to place an order, contact our wholesale team.

Where to find premium rice vinegar online that is certified gluten-free?

You can find our entire selection on our official website. We use only pure ingredients with no added sugars.

Where can I purchase this rice wine vinegar?

You can shop our complete artisan selection online at American Vinegar Works for quick, secure delivery straight to your kitchen, or visit our authorized premium retail partners. See the full list on our store locator page.

Let customers speak for us

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Birthday gift for my sister

My sister was thrilled with the gift set. I also added a couple of other vinegars that I love…and she did too! Such wonderful vinegar flavors that enhance everything we eat!!!

Carla H.

Great vinegar.

Gail G.
Superior Vinegar- will be repeat customer

I love vinegar and your regular cider vinegar, malted beer vinegar, cider vinegar w/ blueberry and cider vinegar w/ cranberry is awesome and will be a repeat customer for life.
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I keep these in-stock in my kitchen

I keep these in-stock in my kitchen. They are reasonably shelf stable and I like the varitey.

Anonymous
Love your vinegar’s everything came fine right

Love your vinegar’s everything came fine right on time and I enjoy them very much

Customer L.E.
Great vinegar

The best vinegars I have ever tasted. The apple cider vinegar is real, not apple cider flavored vinegar like most. It is made with real apples, and you can taste the difference. Fantastic used making hot bacon dressing for wilted salads.
I highly recommend.

kevin h.
I’ve been using these vinegars for three years and I would use nothing else! The red wine vinegar

I’ve been using these vinegars for three years and I would use nothing else! The red wine vinegar is my go to. I am currently enjoying the Honey Wine Vinegar, Rice Wine Vinegar, Chardonnay Wine Vinegar. The quality is exceptional !

Nancy K.
Trust the Freebie

The free bonus bottle of hot vinegar is not something I would have ordered, but I love it—so good on garden-ripened tomatoes! Ordering was easy, delivery prompt, all contents in good condition. The vinegar has a depth and richness that grocery store vinegar just doesn’t have.

Martha G.T.
Superior quality, tasty and smooth

Did a taste test with your apple vinegar and the major national brand we use. First diluted in water then straight. In both concentrations your product wins hands down. Smoother and tastier. The choking, why'd-I-do-that response with the straight vinegar was almost worth it.

Anonymous
Good vinegar, and samplers are fun and practical

American Vinegar Works makes delicious vinegars. I don't like them all equally, but that's what makes the sampler packs great. I chose what I wanted to try. I highly recommend the miles from the tree cider vinegar! I also like that I can buy a small bottle when I only want a little of something specialized for a recipe. It makes a good reason to try some more kinds!

Harriet

Great vinegars

Alexa J.

As with all AVWs vinegars, always excellent and far superior to anything from a supermarket!

Bert
Elevated my appreciation of vinegar!

The olive oil is very pure and smooth. I enjoy experimenting with American Vinegar's recipes because you cannot go wrong no matter the combinations. Very fresh!

Joyce N.
vinegars

excellent wine chardonnay--can use it instead of fresh lemon. still have to try the red.

Cheryl L.
cute notebook

perfect size for carrying around. fits nicely in a purse.

Cheryl L.