The Power Couple: Oysters & Sake Pairing Virtual Masterclass

About the Experience: Learn about premium Japanese sake and why it pairs so well with oysters with Monica Samuels, 2017 Sake Samurai and the National Sake & Spirits Director at Vine Connections, and Julie Qiu, international oyster expert and founder of In A Half Shell through this hands-on oyster shucking and sake tasting masterclass. Understand why this pairing makes so much sense, as well as how to buy, store, and serve oysters and sake together. This masterclass is perfect for both oyster and sake beginners as well as experienced enthusiasts.

Location: Zoom

Details:

• Participants must be at least 21 years old
• Valid for 6 people
• A set of various sake delivered to one address
• A box of various oysters and shucking materials delivered to one address
• Class will be about 60 minutes total including Q&A.
• Plus 6 copies of 33 Oysters on the Half Shell and 33 Cups of Sake tasting journals!

About Monica Samuels: Monica serves as Director of Sake & Spirits for Vine Connections, which has been importing sake since 2001. Born in LA to a Japanese mother and an American father, Monica grew up around sake and eventually became one of our country's leading experts on the beverage. Previously, Monica served as the sake sommelier and corporate buyer for the restaurant group SUSHISAMBA as well as the Sake Brand Ambassador for Southern Wines & Spirits. Monica annually judges for the US National Sake Appraisal and helped develop the coursework for the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 3 Sake Award Sake and has lectured on sake for the Culinary Institute of America's academic program.

About Julie Qiu: Julie is an international oyster expert and founder of In A Half Shell, a guide to oyster appreciation. She hosts the Around the World in 80 Oysters webcast and is the co-author of the 33 Oysters on the Half Shell and 33 Cups of Saké tasting journals. Julie's work as an oyster sommelier and educator has been featured by Vogue, The Chicago Tribune, NPR, Food & Wine, and Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix.

Rules & Regs:

This experience is not available for residents in AK, AL, AR, HI, KY, MI, MS, and UT.

Gratuity is not included and is suggested.

Expires 6.30.21.

Fair market value: $1000