Category: Sake
The Wines That Helped Me Survive 2020
I am not a fan of journalism-by-list. We can thank Buzzfeed, SEO fanaticism, and the shortening attention span of America
Sake of The Mountain Gods: Ishizuchi Shuzo, Ehime Prefecture
On the shoulder of Mount Ishizuchi in Ehime Prefecture, on the island of Shikoku, perches a Shinto shrine. As with
John Gauntner: The Man Who Loved Sake
John Gauntner is the Julia Child of sake. No single individual has had a greater impact on the awareness of
A Long Awaited Journey
I have a confession to make. I have been drinking sake seriously for more than 18 years. I have been
When Sake Smells Fishy
Something unusual happened recently. Or rather several somethings in the world of sake. For the first time since 1998, the
Sake Day Celebration and Tasting: October 1, San Francisco
Japan has given many things to the world that I cherish, but few of them have an unofficial holiday that
2012 Sake Day Celebration and Tasting: October 6, San Francisco
Japan has given many things to the world that I cherish, but few of them have an unofficial holiday that
Sake Day Benefit Tasting: October 1, San Francisco
Japan has given many things to the world that I cherish, but few of them have an unofficial holiday that
Drink Sake to Help Japan
We’re all watching with deep sadness and empathy the unfolding of the post-earthquake and tsunami tragedy in Japan. For those
The World’s Best Sake: Tasting at the Joy of Sake Soiree 2010
One of the public wine tastings I most look forward to every year doesn’t serve a single drop of wine.
Joy of Sake Tasting 2010: San Francisco 9/9, and NYC 9/23
I absolutely love the fact that we’ve reached a point in this country where I don’t need to explain why
Tentaka “Silent Stream” Junmai Daiginjo, Tochigi Prefecture
I’ll admit it. It’s probably been at least six months since I’ve had sake in my mouth. In part, I
The World’s Best Sake: Tasting at the Joy of Sake Soiree 2009
, which is the largest (and only?) sake competition held outside of Japan. Much to my continued delight, America seems
Joy of Sake Tasting 2009: September 10 – SFO, September 24 – NYC
I absolutely love the fact that we’ve reached a point in this country where I don’t need to explain why
Denshu Hyakuyonju “140” Junmai Daiginjo, Aomori Prefecture
By W. Blake Gray One of the main characteristics of Japanese is its vagueness. Language is culture, and Japanese helps
Chikurin Karoyaka “Lightness” Junmai Ginjo, Okayama Prefecture
In many ways, sake production and winemaking couldn’t be more different — from the chemistry to the differences in how
Kubota Manju (Junmai Daiginjo), Niigata Prefecture
When people often ask me how I “got into wine” I have a sense that they are expecting me to
Sake: Drinking, Serving, Storing and Enjoying
As many of you know, I have a thing for sake, after being introduced to the high-end stuff when I
The Joy of Sake 2008 Tasting: October 23, San Francisco
I absolutely love the fact that we’ve reached a point in this country where I don’t need to explain why
