{"id":881,"date":"2014-05-27T12:03:24","date_gmt":"2014-05-27T12:03:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techwrites.jongauthier.com\/?p=881"},"modified":"2014-05-27T12:03:24","modified_gmt":"2014-05-27T12:03:24","slug":"sake-challenge-2014-by-sio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/techwrites.joncaptures.com\/?p=881","title":{"rendered":"Sake challenge 2014 by SIO"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE FIRST TORONTO INTERNATIONAL SAKE CHALLENGE
\n<\/strong>Presented by the Sake Institute of Ontario<\/p>\n

The Sake Institute of Ontario was excited for there upcoming Annual Kampai Festival of Sake Event they wanted to hold a first Sake Tasting Competition in Canada hence the Sake Challenge was born<\/p>\n

First Organized Sake Tasting Competition in Canada
\nPanel of 6 Judges from diverse backgrounds in categories\u00a0of wine, sake & culinary skills\u00a0139 different Sakes entries from Ontario, US & Japan<\/p>\n

Sakes assessed by 6 sake types
\nHonjozo,Junmai,Ginjo, Dai-Ginjo Sparking & NigoriThe Winners of the Sake Challenge (bottom of this post)<\/p>\n

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There was 6 Judges & over 120+ sakes were tested & Before each category winner was announced, the judge explained the sake category in detail, what they were looking for and what made the winning sake shine. It was great hear each judge speak about the sake they were giving the award to & talked at length about each one<\/p>\n

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After hearing them you do gain alot of knowledge about each variety & want makes each type different & brewing process for each type<\/p>\n

It was great we got sample the 6 winning Sakes from the competition\u00a0and you can as well at Kampai Toronto So the SIO hopes having the excitement of this competition with help & educate you more on the names & types of sake.<\/p>\n

The Six Judges for the competition<\/p>\n

David Beauroy (wine trade & former product manager sake vintages
\nClick for bio<\/a>
\nRichard FeldKamp (product consult) LCBO Click for bio<\/a>
\nMichael Pataran (Executive Chef 99 Sudbury Sake Writer) – Click for bio<\/a>
\nZoltan Szabo (Wine Writer & Somelier) –Click for bio<\/a>
\nMichael Tremblay (National Sake Sommelier) Ki Moderen Japanese Click for bio<\/a>
\nChef Hiro Yoshida (Chef & owner Hiro Sushi – Click for bio<\/a><\/p>\n

Rules & Overview of the Sake Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Products tasted blind & evaluated on 5 parameters
\n(Appearance, Aroma, Flavor, Finish & Overall Impression)<\/p>\n

Sake served at consistent temps the\u00a0Vessals used were iso tasting glasses
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Two Rounds of tasting per category with category winners determined by the
\nCumulative score across judges in the top preform ing round<\/p>\n

Golds & Sliver were awarded proportionally to the number of entries per category (up to 25% if top preform could be eligible<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Winners<\/strong>\u00a0of the First Toronto International\u00a0Sake Challenge<\/strong>\u00a0by the Sake Institute of Ontario<\/p>\n

\"449\"<\/a>Honjozo category: Takatenjin \u2018Sword of the Sun\u2019 Tokubetsu Honjozo<\/strong>
\nAgent:<\/strong>\u00a0Metropolitan Wines & Sake – \u00a0@MetroWineSake<\/a> –\u00a0Vivian Hatherall
\nAvailability<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0LCBO Private Ordering # 767145;\u00a0720ml (Case of 6 btls);
\nRice:<\/strong>\u00a0Yamada Nishiki & Haenuki
\nTasting Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Bright aromas and \ufb02avours abound in this Tokubetsu polished to Ginjo-minimum levels. Melon, pear, and banana drive the aromas and combine with a subtle
\nsweet touch highlighted by a subdued acidity in the butter-tinged flavour. Clean, dry & rich, this easy-drinking sake offers great depth & versatility.<\/p>\n

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Junmai category: Ryozeki Tokubetsu Junmai Yamahai<\/strong>
\nAgent:<\/strong>\u00a0Sakagura Canada inc –\u00a0Stephan Sung Choi @SungStephenChoi<\/a>
\nAvailability<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0LCBO Private Ordering #211341;\u00a0720ml (Case of 6 btls);
\nSeimaibuai:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a060% (Rice Polish rate of 40%)
\nRice:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Miyama-Nishiki
\nTasting Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This clear tart Yamahai is a gamier and wilder with typical Yamahai\u2019s high acidity, but still elegant and smooth. Rich and well balanced. Hint of herb. Best served slight chilled or at room temperature.<\/p>\n

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Ginjo category: Taiheizan Chogetsu \u2018Clear Moon\u2019 Junmai Ginjo<\/strong>
\nAgent:<\/strong>\u00a0Kimura Enterprise –\u00a0Erin Kimura
\nAvailability<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0LCBO Private Ordering #702026, 720ml (Case of 6 btls),
\nSeimaibuai:<\/strong>\u00a0 45% (Rice Polish rate of 55%)
\nRice:<\/strong>\u00a0 Akita Sake Komachi
\nTasting Note: Also know as ‘Clear Moon’, Chogetsu has an aroma consisting of pineapple and tropical fruits and flowers. It has a light yet flavourful quality to it that produces a refreshingly elegant and rich taste.<\/p>\n

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Dai-Ginjo category: Okunomatsu Sakura Dai-Ginjo<\/strong>
\nAgent<\/strong>\u00a0Kado Enterprises @kiyokomiyashita<\/a> –\u00a0Massey Miysasita
\nAvailability<\/strong>\u00a0LCBO Private Ordering #757947 720ml (Case of 6 btls)
\nSeimaibuai:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a050% (Rice Polish rate of 50%)
\nRice:<\/strong>\u00a0 Gohyakumangoku
\nTasting Note: Clear. Aromas of vanilla nut brittle, coconut water, and papaya custard with a silky, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a pineapple sorbet, meringue, and salted radish accented finish. A soft, alluring sake with a nice balance of fruit.<\/p>\n

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Sparkling category:<\/strong>\u00a0Okunomatsu Junmai Dai-Ginjo Sparkling<\/strong>
\nAgent:<\/strong>\u00a0Kado Enterprises\u00a0@kiyokomiyashita<\/a>
\nAvailability\/Price: \u00a0LCBO Vintages #228973; 290ml; $16.95\u00a0Seimaibuai:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a050% (Rice Polish rate of 50%)
\nRice:<\/strong>\u00a0 Gohyakumangoku
\nTasting Note:<\/strong>\u00a0Refreshing fine bubbles with hints of sweetness. Elegant Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling is surrounded by a dancing, champagne-like liveliness from the gentle carbonation. Light nose of melon, honey and cotton candy, round rice flavor. Dom Perignon of Sake!<\/p>\n

\"451\"Nigori category:<\/strong>\u00a0Rihaku \u2018DreamyClouds\u2019 Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori<\/strong>
\nAgent:<\/strong>\u00a0Metropolitan Wines & Sake – \u00a0@MetroWineSake<\/a> Vivian Hatherall
\nSeimaibuai:<\/strong>\u00a058% (Rice Polish rate of 42%)
\nRice:<\/strong>\u00a0Gohyakumangoku
\nTasting Note:<\/strong>\u00a0This is a partially cloudy sake (aka \u2018usu nigori\u2019). Bright & lean in the mouth, unlike many nigoris, and the impact is soft with sweet rice flavours intermingling with nuttiness & slight fruitiness<\/p>\n

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The complete list of the TISC 2014 Sake Challenge Awards are listed below<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honjozo Category<\/strong>:
\nCategory Winner, Gold \u2013 Takatenjin \u2018Sword of the Sun\u2019 Tokubetsu Honjozo (Metropolitan)
\nSilver \u2013 Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu ‘Ten Thousand Ways’ (Metropolitan)
\nFinalist \u2013 Hakkaisan Honjozo (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Morning Dew Plus (Kado Enterprises)
\nFinalist \u2013 Masumi Tokusen Honjozo (Churchill Cellars)
\nFinalist \u2013 Yoshi no Gawa Kome Dry (Metropolitan)<\/p>\n

Junmai Category:<\/strong>
\nCategory Winner, Gold \u2013 Ryozeki Yamahai (Sakagura)
\nGold \u2013 Yuki no Bosha Yamahai Junmai (Metropolitan)
\nGold \u2013 Kozaemon Shinano Miyamanishiki (That\u2019s Life Gourmet)
\nSilver \u2013 SakeMoto** (Metropolitan)
\nSilver \u2013 Tenzan Heavens Mountain Jizake Junmai Genshu (Ozawa)
\nSilver \u2013 Izumi Arabashiri (Ontario Spring Water Sake Co)
\nSilver \u2013 Fukumitsuya Kagatobi Gokkan Junmai (That\u2019s Life Gourmet)
\nSilver \u2013 Fukumasamune Tradition Junmai (That\u2019s Life Gourmet)
\nSilver \u2013 Otokoyama Tokubetsu Junmai (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Okunomatsu Tokubetsu Junmai (Kado Enterprises)
\nFinalist \u2013 Wakatake Demon Slayer Onikoroshi Junmai** (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Gekkeikan Haiku** (Select Wines)
\nFinalist \u2013 Izumi Shiboritate (Ontario Spring Water Sake Co)
\nFinalist \u2013 Taiheizan Kimoto (Kimura Enterprises)
\nFinalist \u2013 Gekkeikan Gold** (Select Wines)
\nFinalist \u2013 Izumi Genshu (Ontario Spring Water Sake Co)
\nFinalist \u2013 Sho Chiku Bai Classic** (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Izumi Namanama (Ontario Spring Water Sake Co)
\nFinalist \u2013 Kasumi Tsuru Extra Dry Kimoto (Metropolitan)
\nFinalist \u2013 Kozaemon House Junmai (That\u2019s Life Gourmet)
\nFinalist \u2013 Izumi Namacho (Ontario Spring Water Sake Co)
\n**Denotes \u2018Best Value\u2019 Designation<\/p>\n

Ginjo Category:<\/strong>
\nCategory Winner, Gold \u2013 Taiheizan \u2018Chogetsu\u2019 Junmai Ginjo (Kimura Enterprises)
\nGold \u2013 Watari Bune Junmai Ginjo (Metropolitan)
\nSilver \u2013 Wakatake Demon Slayer Onikoroshi Junmai Ginjo (Ozawa)
\nSilver \u2013 Yuki no Bosha Limited Release Junmai Ginjo (Metropolitan)
\nSilver \u2013 Tsukasabotan Fu-in Junmai Ginjo** (Ozawa)
\nSilver \u2013 Yoshi no Gawa Gokujo Ginjo (Metropolitan)
\nFinalist \u2013 Nagai Mizbasho Junmai Ginjo (That\u2019s Life Gourmet)
\nFinalist \u2013 Sho Chiku Bai Rei Junmai Ginjo Draft Sake (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Daishichi Masakura (JFC Canada)
\nFinalist \u2013 Okumomatsu Ginjo (Kado Enterprises)
\nFinalist \u2013 Nagai Oze Beisuika Junmai Ginjo Low Alcohol (That\u2019s Life Gourmet)
\nFinalist \u2013 Sho Chiku Bai Premium Ginjo** (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Hakkaisan Junmai Ginjo (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Kubota Senju “1000 Long Lives”Ginjo** (Ozawa)<\/p>\n

Daiginjo Category:<\/strong>
\nCategory Winner, Gold \u2013 Okunomatsu Sakura Daiginjo** (Kado Enterprises)
\nGold \u2013 Nanbu Bijin Junmai Daiginjo (Ozawa)
\nSilver \u2013 Daishichi Minowamon (JFC Canada)
\nSilver \u2013 Taiheizan Tenko (Kimura Enterprises)
\nSilver \u2013 Ninki Gold Junmai Daiginjo** (Kado Enterprises)
\nFinalist \u2013 Takatenjin \u2018Soul of the Sensei\u2019 Junmai Daiginjo (Metropolitan)
\nFinalist \u2013 Wakatake \u201cDemon Slayer\u201d Onikoroshi Junmai Daiginjo (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Ippongi Denshin “Rin” (JFC Canada)
\nFinalist \u2013 Konteki \u2018Tears of Dawn\u2019 Daiginjo** (Metropolitan)
\nFinalist \u2013 Ozeki Osakaya Chobei (JFC Canada)
\nFinalist \u2013 Kaho-Gura Junmai Daiginjo (Sakagura)
\nFinalist \u2013 Shindoushuzou Gasanryu Kisaragi (JFC Canada)<\/p>\n

**Denotes \u2018Best Value\u2019 Designation<\/p>\n

Sparkling Category:<\/strong>
\nCategory Winner, Gold \u2013 Okunomatsu Junmai Daiginjo Sparkling (Kado Enterprises)
\nSilver \u2013 Ozeki Hana Awaka (JFC Canada)
\nFinalist \u2013 Mio Sparkling Sake (Ozawa)<\/p>\n

Nigori Category:<\/strong>
\nCategory Winner, Gold \u2013 Rihaku \u2018Dreamy Clouds\u2019 Tokubetsu Junmai Nigori (Metropolitan)
\nGold \u2013 Momokawa Pearl Junmai Ginjo Nigori Genshu** (Metropolitan)
\nSilver \u2013 Kikusui Perfect Snow Nigori Genshu (Ozawa)
\nSilver \u2013 Wakatake Demon Slayer Onikoroshi Nigori (Ozawa)
\nFinalist \u2013 Izumi Nigori (ON Spring Water Sake Co)
\nFinalist \u2013 Hakutsuru Sayuri Nigori** (Bruce Ashley)<\/p>\n

Try all the above Sakes at Kampai Toronto on Thursday May 29th @ the Distillery District \u00a0Get tickets Now!<\/a><\/p>\n

Below is some Sake Base Cocktail & Food Recipes<\/p>\n

From Blowfish Restaurant & Sake Bar:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Root of Innocence\u2019 Cocktail
\n2 oz Murai Family Tokubetsu Honjozo Sake (available at LCBO Vintages)
\n\u00bd oz Cointreau
\n2tsp Yuzu Marmalade
\n\u00bc oz fresh ginger juice
\n1oz fresh lime juice
\n4 oz fresh grapefruit juice
\n\u00bd oz Harbarnaro lime syrup
\nPinch ginger root<\/p>\n

From Bent Restaurant:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Karate Kid\u2019 Cocktail
\nNigori (Cloudy) Sake
\nJasmin Tea
\nInfused Hendrinks Gin
\nLime Sour
\nVanilla Syrup
\nEgg White
\nCilantro<\/p>\n

Sake Food Based\u00a0Recipes<\/strong><\/p>\n

From Hapa Izakaya:<\/p>\n

Halibut Risotto Arancini
\nButter 1\/2 lb
\nOnion 2
\nSake 1 Litre
\nRice 1 kg
\nHalibut dashi 3 Litre
\nKing oyster 1\/2lb
\nGreen onion 50g<\/p>\n

Cook the onion, rice, butter and mushrooms in a pan.\u00a0 Add small amounts of halibut broth to smooth out the rice to get the smooth rice texture.\u00a0 Cool and make small rice balls then deep fry.<\/p>\n

From Ki Modern Japanese + Bar:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Braised Pork Belly
\nSoy Sauce 4 Litre
\nMirin 4 Litre
\nSugar Brown 2lb
\nGinger 16oz
\nGarlic Peeled 16oz
\nPork Bellies 2 sides
\nChicken Stock 4 Litre
\nGreen Onions 5oz
\nSake 4 Litre<\/p>\n

Cut pork bellies into three chucks and sear. Combine other ingredients and bring to a boil in a pot. Add pork bellies into hot pan, add the other ingredients and braise in oven at 300 degrees for 2 hours.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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