The LCBO started stocking IZUMI Namacho Junmai Sake (#260174 300ml $12.95) on their shelves a couple of days ago. Namacho is a once-only pasteurized version of our signature Nama-Nama unpasteurized sake, which retains its fresh flavour while displayed at room temperature (most sake currently available in Ontario is pasteurized twice, in part to survive the long and sometimes-harsh sea journey from Japan). Namacho is a delightful balance of fresh acidity with fruity sugar, and is wonderful on its own or paired with your favourite fish, meat or cheese dishes.
The first roll-out to LCBO stores is expected to be completed this week, and will include deliveries to the following 33 locations:
Markham – Hwy 7 & Woodbine
Markham – Hwy 7 & McCowan
Mississauga – 5100 Erin Mills Parkway
Mississauga – Meadowvale Town Centre
Mississauga – Dundas & Mavis
Mississauga – Hwy 10 & Eglinton
Mississauga – Mavis & Britannia (Heartland)
Ottawa – Bank & Walkley
Ottawa – Rideau & King Edward
Richmond Hill – Major MacKenzie & Leslie
Richmond Hill – Yonge & Hwy 7
Thornhill – Bathurst & Centre (The Promenade)
Toronto Central -85 Hanna (Liberty Village)
Toronto Central – Brock & Queen
Toronto Central – Dupont & Spadina
Toronto Central – Gerrard & Pape
Toronto Central – Laird & Eglinton
Toronto Central – Queens Quay & Yonge
Toronto Central – Yonge & Eglinton (YE Centre)
Toronto Central – Yonge & Summerhill
Toronto North York – Avenue & Lawrence
Toronto North York – Bayview & Sheppard (Bayview Village)
Toronto North York – Don Mills & Sheppard (Fairview)
Toronto Central – Lawrence & Don Mills
Toronto North York – Weston & Hwy 401 (Crossroads)
Toronto North York – Wilson & Dufferin
Toronto North York – Yonge & Empress (Empress Walk)
Toronto North York – Yonge & Wedgewood
Toronto Scarborough – Kennedy & Sheppard (Agincourt Mall)
Toronto Scarborough – McCowan & Finch (Woodside Square)
Toronto Scarborough – Steeles & Markham
Toronto Scarborough – Victoria Park & Finch
In most stores Namacho will be displayed in the main section of the store together with other sakes, adjacent to the fortified wines in most store layouts. Some stores may carry Namacho in the Vintages section. You can get updated information on availability of Namacho at the LCBO using their excellent website www.lcbo.com, searching either by “Izumi” or “260174”.
Thank you for your interest and support of Izumi, Ontario’s own local sake!