Sake: 8 things to know about Japanese rice wine

Experts advise beginners start with a chilled glass but sparkling sake is also an excellent first sip

Date: Aug 4, 2017
Source: thestar.com By CHRISTINE SISMONDOSpecial to the Star

Most Torontonians can confidently place an order for sushi or sashimi at the local izakaya but there is one part of the menu that almost everybody is still wary of — the sake section.

To Lure Wine Lovers, Sake Makers Learn It’s All About Rice

Date: July 24, 2017
Source: Bloomberg By Aya Takada and Hiromi Horie

Brewery executive Kosuke Kuji brought his best sake to a New York booze showcase 16 years ago hoping to promote high-end Japanese rice wine to a new generation of sophisticated foreign drinkers. They were a little disappointed.