{"product_id":"sake-pairings-for-the-australian-table-melbourne-sake-festival-2026","title":"Sake Pairings for the Australian Table - Melbourne Sake Festival 2026","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(230, 0, 35);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA valid Melbourne Sake Festival Entry Ticket covering the seminar time is required.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't have a Melbourne Sake Festival Entry Ticket yet? Purchase one here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sake-festival.com.au\/melbourne\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMelbourne Sake Festival 2026\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin renowned sake educator and Sake Samurai \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sakemistress\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimone Maynard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etogether with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Australia's specialist sake brewer and winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.municipal.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatt Froude\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.municipal.com.au\/?utm_source=ig\u0026amp;utm_medium=social\u0026amp;utm_content=link_in_bio\u0026amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnhl0w5nGPdful0jvyHCmlBYyUO4TuhbirXsevtB7wnwEzcLbhtV7IbRsxJao_aem_1WMTTEApuXi6yLrX0-1ykw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for a unique tasting experience that explores how sake pairs beautifully with everyday Australian favourites. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough three carefully selected food pairings and three distinct styles of sake, you'll discover why sake is one of the world's most versatile beverages at the table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuided by Simone and Matt, you'll explore each pairing from both sake and wine perspectives, gaining practical insights into flavour, texture, umami and balance, while learning what makes sake such a unique and versatile partner for food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're a wine lover, a sake enthusiast, or simply curious about food and flavour, this seminar offers a fun, practical and delicious introduction to sake beyond Japanese cuisine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eTaste 3 different styles of premium sake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Enjoy 3 carefully matched food pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare wine and sake pairing approaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLearn from a Sake Samurai and Australia's specialist sake brewer \u0026amp; winemaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured Pairings\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium Prosciutto × Junmai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Creamy Cheese  × Junmai Ginjo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVanilla Shortbread \u0026amp; Dried Apricot × Nigori Sake\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Presenters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sakemistress\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimone Maynard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sakemistress?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet\u0026amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSake Samurai and one of Australia's leading sake educators, dedicated to introducing sake through education, food culture and hospitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.municipal.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatt Froude\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.municipal.com.au\/?utm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnhl0w5nGPdful0jvyHCmlBYyUO4TuhbirXsevtB7wnwEzcLbhtV7IbRsxJao_aem_1WMTTEApuXi6yLrX0-1ykw\u0026amp;sa=D\u0026amp;source=docs\u0026amp;ust=1781095759884349\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2lieRJbJYGBvloqBYNEier\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSake brewer, winemaker and founder of Municipal Wine \u0026amp; Sake. Matt specialises in helping wine drinkers understand sake through familiar wine concepts and tasting techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*This is a paid add-on event. A general admission ticket to the Melbourne Sake Festival is also required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e *Please make sure to choose the session that corresponds to your general admission ticket’s date and time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e *The seminar will start on time. Please arrive at the seminar area entrance at least 10 minutes before the session begins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e *Please bring your photo ID and the order confirmation email with you. These will be checked by staff at the seminar area entrance on the day of the event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e *Alcoholic beverages will be served at the seminar. Only attendees aged 18+ with a valid ticket will be permitted entry to the seminar area. No minors allowed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e *By attending this event, guests acknowledge and accept that food and beverages may contain common allergens such as gluten, dairy, nuts, soy, seafood, and others. The Australian Sake Festival accepts no liability for any adverse reactions caused by the consumption of food or beverages served during these sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  *Please read our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sake-festival.com.au\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerms of Use and Refund Policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e before purchasing. All ticket holders are deemed to have accepted these upon purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect a session：\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Saturday, 4 July 2026 1:30PM – 2:10PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Saturday, 4 July 2026 6:30PM – 7:10PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Sunday, 5 July 2026 1:30PM – 2:10PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e • Sunday, 5 July 2026 6:30PM – 7:10PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTicket fee is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$45 (incl. 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