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Understanding Japanese Sake

Understanding Japanese Sake

VSF Wine Education

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Sake Myths Debunked! Saké has become a trendy drink as high-end hotels and Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide are adding this food-friendly tipple to their menus. It is as versatile and complex as wine, and there are tens of thousands of sakés produced in Japan. If you’ve tried one and didn’t like it, then the chances are you might find another one that you do like! A few "sake myths"... Myth 1: Sake is highly alcoholic? Wrong! Most Japanese sakés have an alcohol level of around 14-18% only, a level comparable to grape wine. Myth 2: Sake is always drunk hot. Not really! Different sakés are served at different temperatures (from 0°C all the way up to 55°C+) depending on the characteristics and flavour profiles of the saké. Myth 3: Sake only goes with Japanese food? Not necessarily! Saké can complement food (Japanese or not) just as well as wine. It is also an excellent drink to be enjoyed on its own. And if you are sensitive to sulphites and other additives, rest assured that only rice, koji, yeast and water are used in the production of most sakés. No wonder, then, that this national drink of Japan is growing in popularity. In the workshop "Understanding Saké", a saké expert from VSF Wine Education will demystify the wonderful world of this Japanese drink. What you can expect: 6 x different styles of saké (Junmai Daiginjo, Ginjo, Nama, Futsushu, Honjozo, Umeshu) 1 x tasting plate to highlight specific characteristics in each saké What you will learn: How saké is made The meaning behind saké quality grades and styles The customs and traditions associated with drinking saké How food pairings can complement or change your perception of a saké’s flavour The proper way to taste saké and how to choose bottles that best suit your taste Level: Beginner-Intermediate (no prior knowledge is required) Style: Guided Saké Tasting Food Served: Guided Tasting Plate Good for: Saké Enthusiasts, Saké Curious, Food Pairing Education You can also purchase your newly found favourite saké on-site at discounted prices (10% off). Whether you are a saké enthusiast or an absolute beginner, this is a great chance for you to taste different styles of saké hailing from Japan in one go! Tickets: At the door: £45 / person Early bird tickets (limited quantities): £30 / person Please arrive at 18:15 for a sharp start at 18:30. The event lasts at least 1.5 hours with plenty of time for questions and answers! To ensure quality, we limit the number of participants to max. 12 persons per session. For queries, please email us at [email protected]. Visitors are encouraged to take the Overground (Rotherhithe Station) or Underground (Canada Water Station) to arrive at the venue. Anyone under the age of 18 years old will not be permitted entry. About VSF Wine Education VSF Wine Education is the first and only wine school in London with an East-Asian touch. Accredited by the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) as an Approved Programme Provider, the school has been actively cultivating wine, spirits and saké appreciation and enjoyment in London. Apart from running training courses, VSF Shop (https://www.vsf.wine/vsf-shop) sells a wide range of sakés, from the highly sought-after Dassai (獺祭) and Tatenokawa (楯野川) to artisanal labels such as Konishi (小西酒造), Aizu Homare (会津ほまれ) and Hayashi Honten (林本店).

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Opens Fri 28th Jun at 7:00 PM (BST)
Unit 11A, City Business Centre, Lower Road, London SE16 2XB, UK
VSF Wine Education