EPISODE · Jan 15, 2022 · 0 MIN
Episode 12: Cedar Sake Vats | Japanese Wine
from Château Mercian Winery Guide · host Château Mercian
Before the Showa period, which started in 1925, wine was fermented in huge sake vats made from Japanese Cedar. Now, stainless steel and French oak dominate. Interestingly, cedar vats identical to these are still used in the fermentation of Japanese sake, soy sauce and miso!
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Before the Showa period, which started in 1925, wine was fermented in huge sake vats made from Japanese Cedar. Now, stainless steel and French oak dominate. Interestingly, cedar vats identical to these are still used in the fermentation of Japanese sake, soy sauce and miso!
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