September 2019
International Kikisake-shi Course
International Kikisake-shi course is available, and indeed suitable, for enthusiasts, amateurs, professionals, and wine sommeliers. Each course comprises three lessons and a final exam. Students will gain a comprehensive education in: Sake history stories and culture Theoretical concepts behind sake including ingredients, production and classification Gain hands-on experience through the practical tasting of many types and styles of sake Sake labels and how to serve sake The course runs for three days: 20,21,22 September with the exam on 5th October.…
Find out more »SSA Introductory Sake Professional course
The Introductory Saké Professional course is the first step to entering the saké sommelier world. This course represents a unique opportunity for saké enthusiasts or front-of-house staff to further their understanding of saké from its origins and serving etiquette to its ingredients and production, as well as an introduction to the differences between various types of saké. This course includes a range of the finest sakés available and guests receive a certificate for their participation.
Find out more »SSA Introductory Sake Professional course in French
The Introductory Saké Professional course is the first step to entering the saké sommelier world. This course represents a unique opportunity for saké enthusiasts or front-of-house staff to further their understanding of saké from its origins and serving etiquette to its ingredients and production, as well as an introduction to the differences between various types of saké. This course includes a range of the finest sakés available and guests receive a certificate for their participation.
Find out more »WSET Level 1 Sake Course
Saké has become all the vogue as Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide are adding this national tipple of Japan to their menus. Join VSF Wine Education for their "WSET Level 1 Award in Saké" course for a hands-on introduction to the wonderful world of saké. You'll explore the main types and styles of saké through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe sakés accurately and make food and saké pairings. Upon successful completion, you'll even receive a…
Find out more »A Very Special Evening of World Sakes by VSF x The Larder At 36
Come and try a delicious range of rare sakes from around the world brought to you by VSF x The Larder At 36 The "World Sake Day" or "Nihonshu No Hi" (日本酒の日) is celebrated annually on 1 October. It is an important day in the Japanese calendar marking the first day of the sake-making season in Japan - just after the harvest of rice. As part of the international celebrations, London-based VSF Shop by VSF Wine Education will run a…
Find out more »December 2019
WSET Level 1 Sake Course
Saké has become all the vogue as Michelin-starred restaurants worldwide are adding this national tipple of Japan to their menus. Join VSF Wine Education for their "WSET Level 1 Award in Saké" course for a hands-on introduction to the wonderful world of saké. You'll explore the main types and styles of saké through sight, smell, and taste, while also gaining the basic skills to describe sakés accurately and make food and saké pairings. Upon successful completion, you'll even receive a…
Find out more »January 2020
WSET Level 3 Sake Course
Get a saké qualification recognised by the UK Government and visit a saké brewery in action, right in London!! VSF Wine Education is joining hands with Kanpai Sake Brewery (the UK's first sake brewery) to run the "WSET Level 3 Award in Saké" course! This qualification will provide you with a detailed understanding of the production methods that affect the style, quality and price of saké. Upon completion, you'll be able to assess sakés accurately, and use this information and…
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