Sake Tasting on WLTV
I’ve been watching Wine Library TV recently (it’s even on the Non-Japan Blogroll), and I was stoked to see that just before reviewing Thanksgiving wines, Gary Vaynerchuk decided to taste test sake. Normally he does your classic reds and whites. He’s hilarious, pretty hyper, very casual, and descriptive. He combines 80’s cartoon characters, action figures, buddy buddy language, in-jokes, NFL football, second generation Russian family-oriented tomfoolery, archaic pop culture references, and more when reviewing his wines. It’s pretty accessible. Similar to Alton Brown of Good Eats, but not quite the same polished style. I like his method, though. I even forgive his abominable pronunciation. Part of that might have been the alcohol taking effect…hahaha. Thought I’d share it. Dunno if anyone else is into wine, but I recommend podcasting his show via RSS or iTunes. I’d like to see him break down and do more levels - nihonshu, shochu, etc. And heck - get some other country-specific liquors on the show. (Shochu vs. Soju!) So, who wants to find out which sake, in Gary’s opinion, tastes like a peach/orange creamsicle dipped in Ben Gay? Alright then. Watch. (And for a fun intro - check out Gary’s run on Conan O’Brien’s show after the fold. Click the continue reading button right next to the comments link. Just didn’t want to clutter the front page.)
on November 29th, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Thanks for posting the vid. I like your site as well. I used to teach in Okayama, so I will check your blog out. I love the Seto inland sea.
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on November 29th, 2007 at 5:36 pm
Thanks for the compliments and welcome to the site, Gabuchan.
I appreciate the comment. Okayama must have been a great placement. I’m jealous. I go through it pretty regularly, since it’s such a big hub for Shikoku-bound trains (or, I suppose they’re Honshu-bound from my point of view). Seems that you’re in Tokyo now? I lived there when I studied abroad a few years back. Happenin’ place, but I’d say colder somehow than the countryside. Hope it’s treating you well.
on November 29th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Deas, that dude is SO annoying. Why do you like him?!
on December 1st, 2007 at 3:35 pm
Hey.Longtime no see.This video is very interested for me.Cos,I’m working at Sake Bar @ Japan pavilion in WDW.It’s wired isn’t it?There is Sake Bar in WDW.I know….Howevere,it so funny video for me.
on December 5th, 2007 at 2:12 am
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on December 5th, 2007 at 2:32 am
“peach/orange creamsicle dipped in Ben Gay” That was my favourite part. That and the mushroom soup & escargot description. Those are the worst descriptions ever! hehehe
But a good vid
on December 5th, 2007 at 8:49 am
Ha ha ha - he’s pretty high energy, I admit. Too high energy, it might be said. Cracks me up.