September 2022

Hey Dear True Sake Newsletter Readers this is our classic warning that tickets are almost SOLD OUT and we want you to have the best look at SAKE DAY 2022 – the 17th Anniversary of the best day in sake!...

One of the best “things” of 2022 is our new relationship with an importing company out of NYC called Skurnik Wines. I’ve known their sake guru Jaime Graves for a while, but always felt that he was way over there...

One of the best aspects of having a brick and mortar store are the visits! We love visitors. And last month we had a great visit that really blew us away. And it was by a Champagne guy. Well sort...

It’s ugly out there and we get it! We are noticing a few sake are increasing in price, and at least one importer has started raising prices. This sucks! And in some cases we are keeping the price as is,...

Greetings Sake Fans and Connoisseurs,Chris here, back at it again with another column for the True Sake Newsletter. With SAKE DAY 2022 just around the corner, I present to you my personal SAKE DAY Hit List for 2022. Essentially, these...

  Sawahime “2022 IWC Grand Champion” From Tochigi Prefecture. Ginjo. SMV: +4.5 Acidity: N/A The nose on this Grand Champion Ginjo has a gentle collection of steamed rice, oatmeal, cream, pear, young peach, and vanilla aromas. Most sake competitions feature...

Tochigi Prefecture Ginjo SMV: +4.5 Acidity: N/A   Every year at London’s International Wine Challenge (IWC) Sake judging they select one sake that first won a gold, then won a Category Trophy, and then is in the running versus the...