Sparkling Sake: From Marketing Experiment to Bubbly Contender
May. 20. 2021 writer:
Sake brands are pushing boundaries, exploring new techniques and leading a vibrant category into the future. Here’s how to enjoy sparkling sake.
John Gauntner: Learning to Love the Vague and Unfathomable
May. 13. 2021 writer:
A man on a mission to bring sake to the world
People Power: Teamwork Brews Success for Heiwa Shuzo
May. 6. 2021 writer:
An innovative brewery impresses on the global stage with a double win for their KID sake label.
Navigating the New Normal: Sake in the Post-Pandemic Age
Apr. 29. 2021 writer:
With covid threatening restaurants and sake brewers in Japan, one sake maker is using crowdfunding to spread joy and lift up the whole industry.
SAKE 101: How is Sake Made?
Apr. 22. 2021 writer:
Learn about the complicated production process of sake with this easy-to-understand illustrated guide.
Classic Wine Pairings Meet Sake!
Apr. 15. 2021 writer:
KJ Sakura, wine sommelier and sake educator, gives a lecture on the basics of sake pairing, with helpful examples.
John Gauntner’s 5 Tips for Beginners
Apr. 8. 2021 writer:
A pro sake educator gives us advice on going from curious to sake connoisseur, one sip at a time.
Interview: Dassai Head Spills the Secrets Behind its Global Success
Apr. 1. 2021 writer:
How did the world-famous sake brand Dassai achieve its stellar global reputation? Dassai head Sakurai spills the details.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Mar 31, 2020
Mar. 31. 2020 writer:
In the news this week: Hyogo Prefecture’s Harima District nets the honor of becoming the fifth regional sake brand in Japan. Then, sake brewers in Hiroshima join forces with the famous wineries of Burgundy, France. Last, Denshu sake from Aomori Prefecture gets its own line of dedicated cups for the ultimate drinking experience.
SAKETIMES NEWS – Mar 24, 2020
Mar. 24. 2020 writer:
In the news this week: A whole new type of distilled sake hits the market with an eco-friendly angle. Then, Kubota is at it again with another new take on an old favorite. Finally, the sake drinking trends of 2020 brought to you by our very own SAKETIMES survey.
