California Junmai Rice Wine Vinegar

A richer, rounder rice vinegar—small-batch and barrel-aged

Made with junmai-grade California sake, this rice wine vinegar brings more body and nuance than commercial options. It’s slow-fermented the old-school way and rested in 25-gallon American oak for balanced brightness with a gentle, velvety finish. Reach for it when your salad, sushi rice, or seafood needs a lift without sharp edges. 

Why cooks love it

This vinegar has a naturally fuller mouthfeel and a clean, layered tang—perfect when you want your dressing or marinade to taste elegant rather than acidic. Fermented slowly, aged in oak, and bottled with care, it’s a pantry staple you’ll keep near the cutting board.

Culinary & Care Resources

Want to get the most out of your artisan bottle? Explore our complete kitchen guides and seasonal lookbooks:

• Mastering Rice Wine Vinegar: Discover why authentic fermentation shapes a smoother finish and learn how to utilize subtle acidity to elevate everyday salads, bowls, and quick pickles in our guide to Using Rice Wine Vinegar in American Cooking and Why Rice Wine Vinegar is Ideal for Asian-American Fusion.

• The Craft & Fermentation: Learn about our unfiltered, 10-step process and explore how real fermentation compares to mass-market options in our deep-dive on How Small-Batch Vinegar is Made vs. Non-Brewed Condiments.

• Pantry vs. Cleaning Safety: Learn how to properly separate your artisan cooking bottles from your household cleaning caddy with our guides on Cleaning Vinegar vs. Cooking Vinegar and Using Distilled White Vinegar Safely Around the Home.

• Pickling & Preserving: Master the art of the perfect crunch with our Guide to Choosing the Best Vinegar for Pickling Seasonal Vegetables and explore The Tradition of Spiced Pickling Vinegar.

• Featured Culinary Recipes: See this bottle in action! Drop a splash into our comforting Black Bean Soup or shake up a refreshing Vin Vin Mule Recipe.

  
  

Flavor & Pairings

Rich and round with more weight than typical rice vinegar. Beautiful in cucumber and micro-green salads, sushi rice, delicate sauces, seafood, soups, and light marinades. Try it in everyday vinaigrettes, slaws, and quick pickles where you want brightness without bite.