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Sak�� THE MANY STYLES OF THIS JAPANESE RICE-BASED BEVERAGE ARE MATCH-READY for Every Season by Deborah Parker Wong U mami, or the ���sixth lavor,��� is the foundation upon which Japanese cuisine is built. For wine professionals, understanding the role that umami plays in the appreciation of sak��, from marrying service and wine styles to navigating sak�� pairings with a variety of cuisines, is essential. The Hire Sak��, a fugu ���n warm sak�� cocktail, at Hiro Sone���s Ame restaurant in San Francisco. 88 / the tasting panel / december 2012