Japanese

Sushi Nigiri Platter

seafood • umami • delicate

Also known as: assorted nigiri sushi

Top Pour:  Grower Brut Champagne

Brisk bubbles and saline finish highlight the fish without adding sweetness.

Body: lightAcidity: highSweetness: dry

Why it works

  • High acidity cuts through fatty fish and rice seasoning.
  • Autolytic notes echo soy and nori savoriness without dominating.

Signature aromas

lemon zestbriochechalk

Bottle inspiration

Chartogne-Taillet Sainte Anne Brut NV

Champagne, France • splurge

Lemon curd, biscuit, and chalky minerality with fine mousse.

Solid Alternates

Rías — Body: lightRías — Acidity: highRías — Sweetness: dryMosel — Body: lightMosel — Acidity: highMosel — Sweetness: off-dry

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Updated Nov 17, 2025