The Sake Education Show – Part 2

The Sake Education Show – Part 2 – Episode #694

June 24, 2009

Beau Timken continues teaching Gary Vaynerchuk about Sake while they taste 3 different kinds.

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Wines tasted in this episode:

Joto Chikurin Fukamari JunmaiJapanese Sake
Tsukinokatsura Yanagi “Willow Tree”
Taiheizan Tenko “Heavenly Grace”

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June 25, 2009

castello
Beau! It’s time you chimed in on these comments. You’re getting a lot of love here. We want to know you’re reading them. I will visit you in The City.
June 25, 2009

lmnopinot
“pole raming”, “cream in your nose”??? That was one funny/ informative episode. Well done!!

QOTD: Ben Marco, Espresivo 2006 Argentina. Changed me forever!
June 25, 2009

Clifford
This show and the Jim Cramer show have to be my two favorite. Talk about an overflowing passion bucket!

I’ve tried many different wines because of Wine Library TV, and I am really eager to try a few sakes.
June 25, 2009

Gerry V
Well done guys,

A moment of awarness for me. I have never tried Sake so now I’m on mission. I’m wondering what the general price spread is for Sake. Is there such a thing as a $10 bottle of Sake.

QOTD: Pampero Anivarsio Rum
June 25, 2009

VinoBlue
This was the single best, most memorable, quotable show you’ve done to date. I can’t remember the last guest who brought so much knowledge, let alone passion. Count me in on the ground floor of Sake in America.
June 25, 2009

Brad From the WAST
That’s WAshington STate

Thank you, guys, for bringing me awareness and enough knowledge and understanding to now find out for myself what sake is all about. Beau, take Gary’s lead on communicating with the masses. I will be sitting in front of my monitor taking notes like the nerdy nerd that I am.

Gary, as Beau would say “Good Call” on the Tea play. As you know (refer to the top) I’m in the Seattle area, or as some peeps would say, “Coffee Central.” We have a meeting every morning to discuss the days activity. Four out of the five of us now drink four different kind of teas; IN SEATTLE! And the cost of tea is especially attractive in this economic environment we now live.

Great job guys!
June 25, 2009

J Crazy
Beau, you can do names, it’s: J Crazy, aka Justin Renard.

And Matt Sitomer helping out with the emails and, of course, Beau and Gary.

Thank you guys for helping to put together an awesome show!!

Cheers!
June 25, 2009

quaffed
Third or fourth time that I had baby mice fermented in gasoline- June dreaming, I woke up and looked into the face of someone I love. Out of bed, into her breakfast; a bottle, morels, and buttered bread enjoyed that fresh clear light of morning. Then I woke up again, with the forest clearing the dirty laundry off the floor of my feral nightmare-shanty; somehow some cat was batting at my eyes and I awoke to the hair of the dog that bit me and the tail coming with it. My epiphany was forgotten. There was a time, seeming like so long ago- I really saw the clear night sky. Actually lying on the ground to see just how many big-little lights were out there: quite humbling.
June 25, 2009

Brian DeAngeles
Wow, I learned alot and I mean alot. Good job!!!!!! You guys and Im not jealouse eventhough I wish I were either one of you. You need to hook up and go for the gold. You guys were great together. Keep doing what your doing and so should he. Beacuse you are both masters in each of your skills. But in a part time play you should work together.
wineisbetterthanschlitzdeangeles!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets go EAGLES
June 25, 2009

Juno
This episode was fantastic, I’ve never tried sake before but am going to pick some up this week and try something new! As always, the passionate detailing and commentary in the videos definitely makes me want to try whatever you’re talking about
June 25, 2009

Robert
This was probably one of the more entertaining and enlightening episodes in a long time. I loved Beau–the back and forth between you two was awesome. You really need to have him on again, perhaps even make him a regular like a once a month type deal or something.
June 25, 2009

Gregory
QOTD: For me it was tasting Makers Mark bourbon. I had no idea that I could enjoy whiskey until I got away from JB and JD. That experience has since translated into similar experiences with other spirits, like gin. Sake is next.
June 25, 2009

Man of Mistry
Awesome episode! Thanks for such a wonderful guest.

QOTD: My first single malt scotch was that beverage. I do not remember the name to save my life! And I’ve tried going to the same bar to figure out this one, but hasn’t helped
June 25, 2009

amgryger
Great geust and a really enjoyable episode to watch eventhough I know nothing about sake and have only ever had bad sake that tasted like paint thinner mixed with New Zealand Sauvignon blanc that someone left open on the counter for several months.

QOTD: I got into wine after drinking a Nebbiolo D’Alba in a second floor trattoria in Torino while I was there during the ‘06 Winter Olympics.
June 25, 2009

Emmanuel Galvan
Holy F@#k!!!! This is why I love your show. Every once in a while there is an episode that inspires. That may have sounded cheesy; but, I literally went to a wine shop right after watching the show and picked up a few bottles of sake (I just spent $150) and had a little tasting for myself. I was that inspired to try Sake. As a first time sake drinker, all I could say is “WOW!” Thank you Gary. Thank You Beau.

QOTD: Having lived in Saint Helena (Napa Valley) my entire life I never appreciated living there. After I left to go to school in NYC and after being away for several months, coming back to the NV just made me realize how amazing it is. Driving through Napa, Yountville, Oakville, Rutherford and Saint Helena on highway 29 in late spring is just about one of the most beautiful things I had ever seen, despite having seen it every year prior to that. This experience was made even more amazing when I went to my first wine tasting at Quintessa (it was the first time I was in the NV as a 21-year-old).
June 25, 2009

Ian L
easily my fave episode yet! great guest with so much passion oozing out of him. Finally I get to hear you pronounce Japanese words correctly.

QOTD: for wines it was the time I was in a small wine place in Barcelona and drank a glass of 2003 Abadal 3.9 that did it for me. I kept staring at the glass after each sip.
June 25, 2009

Beeper
QOTD: My first glass of The Glenlivet.

Love the sake idea. I vote for more episodes of other spirits, as long as Gary learns to pronounce them.
June 25, 2009

Robthecomic
Wow this a really informative and interesting episode, total war between two A.D.D. people(takes one to know one) but great nonetheless.

qotd, i think for wine it was slipstream shiraz from australia and beer was weyerbacher double simcoe ipa.
June 25, 2009

Bobby
Comin’ outta the woodwark for this one G-Vaynz! Have to say, one of your greatest guests. I’ll be lookin’ for some good sake now!
June 25, 2009

Shawn_944
Gary, straight up, this was the best two parter, and in the top 10 episodes of WLTV! I learned a ton about Sake and i can’t wait to get out there and expand my palate with Sake! Thanks GV you and Beau rocked it!

QOTD: I knew i was passionate about wine before i even tasted my first bottle, and after this show i am going to get a passion for sake!
June 25, 2009

Alex F
QOTD:
Beer. Drinking cheap Taiwan Beer (yes, that’s actually the name. it’s government brewed beer) on the porch with my brother while we travelled in Taiwan. Big beer fan now, and always trying to expand my palette with new drinks.
June 25, 2009

Earl
so weird to read through some of the comments and find the first winery mentioned to be the one I work at, which created the epiphany moment for someone. My moment occurred while hiking through the upper trails of the cinque terre with the thought that it would be so cool to drink in a little of the beautiful terrace itself.
June 25, 2009

Micha
Great Episode and a great well matching Guest. I don’t have experience with sake yet, but will give it a try.

QOTD: there have been several eye-opening-ohhh-my-god-moments with wines, that really hit me and started my interest. I think Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc was the key…

All the best from Germany
Michael
June 25, 2009

K.Muncie
Great episode, really enjoyed learning something new tonight!

QOTD: My epiphany happened with both food and wine at the same time. For most of my life I have been a very picky eater, avoiding vegetables and healthy things mostly. A couple of years ago I realized that if other people had such a passion for food and the ways that flavors work together that I should start trying to see things from their perspective. I went to a fantastic little restaurant in Fort Worth, Tx called Lili’s Bistro. It was on this one visit I went out on a limb and ordered something I previously would never have considered and got a recommended glass of wine with it. The melody of flavors and compliment of the wine instantly made me a foodie. I went against character and popped a tomato in my mouth and enjoyed the burst of flavor that came with it. Amazing. Ever since I have been obsessed with finding great food and trying new wines.
June 25, 2009

flavasauce
Ollld time Vaniac here and I have to say this is in my top 10 best episodes ever. I live in SF and have only been to True Sake once I’m ashamed to admit. I am definately taking a trip there soon as Beau is truly inspiring. Love how much fun you are having and the obscure knowledge imparted.

QOTD: On my 21st Birthday in 1994 my parents took me to a restaurant in NYC called Lespinasse for, at that point, the best meal I had ever had. Because we were enjoying ourselves so much they spotted us a free bottle they of a Qupe Syrah, first Syrah me or my parents had ever had. That meal with my parents began a lifelong passion for food and wine that has only grown stronger with each passing year.