This is a very informative piece Kazumi, thank you for sharing it! What I appreciate most is how you’ve clarified something I’ve been experiencing intuitively - coming from the world of wine - that trying to understand sake really challenges you to change your entire perception of a beverage and the approach to "tasting".
I find it especially interesting how umami goes beyond just being a flavor in sake, and it becomes part of the structure.
Aysun, thank you so much for this thoughtful comment — it truly means a lot.
I love that you noticed the shift in perception. That’s exactly what fascinates me too — how umami moves from being just a flavour to something structural.
On March 21st we’ll actually play with this “wine-like” perspective in the glass. If you happen to be free, it could be a fun way to experience what we’ve been talking about.
Either way, I’m really glad this resonated with you.
Excellent post---it crystallizes the difficulties many wine drinker have with sake. Kudos.
Thank you for your kind words — that’s exactly how I was feeling.
After coming back to sake and enjoying it again, I started to realize how many coincidences and common elements there are between wine and sake.
This is a very informative piece Kazumi, thank you for sharing it! What I appreciate most is how you’ve clarified something I’ve been experiencing intuitively - coming from the world of wine - that trying to understand sake really challenges you to change your entire perception of a beverage and the approach to "tasting".
I find it especially interesting how umami goes beyond just being a flavor in sake, and it becomes part of the structure.
Aysun, thank you so much for this thoughtful comment — it truly means a lot.
I love that you noticed the shift in perception. That’s exactly what fascinates me too — how umami moves from being just a flavour to something structural.
On March 21st we’ll actually play with this “wine-like” perspective in the glass. If you happen to be free, it could be a fun way to experience what we’ve been talking about.
Either way, I’m really glad this resonated with you.
How cool that you're doing a sake workshop! I'll be away in Friesland that weekend, but I'd love to come if you do another one ☺️
Vicky, thank you! That means a lot 😊
Friesland sounds lovely though — I hope you have a wonderful weekend there.
I’m actually planning another session in April, possibly exploring aged sake next. So if that sounds tempting, I’d love to see you at the next one.
I’ll share the details soon — hopefully our calendars align next time!
Yes, let's hope so!