The Craft of Pairing: Sake and Cheese

From delicate floral aromas to rich, umami-driven flavors, Japanese sake is one of the world’s most diverse and expressive beverages. Its range of textures and styles makes it a natural partner for richly textured foods like artisan cheeses. Take a journey through Japan’s sake-producing regions, exploring the diversity of flavors and traditions while tasting cheese pairings that highlight sake’s unique character.

Class is 2 hours long, featuring an interactive format, with questions welcomed by Sake expert and Sommelier Jim Clarke.

What you can expect:

• 1 welcome beverage
• 6 Tasting pours of artisanal sakes
• 6 Cheese pairings to highlight the nuances of each sake
• Palate-cleansing bread
• A 20% discount on all sake tasted to use in-store after class

What you will learn:

• How to identify aromas and flavors in sake
• Key factors that influence sake’s profile and cheese pairing strategy.
• How to read and understand a sake label
• Production methods for making sake in its various styles

Level: Beginner to Intermediate

Style: Presentation + Tasting

Good for: Cheese lovers, sake education, tasting experience to enhance the holidays.