11th annual wine vs. sake tasting dinner

the most popular event of the wine & chile fiesta

september 23, from 5:30 pm

Four rounds. Two ancient rivals. One winner—decided by you.

In one corner: French wine, cellar-aged and cunning. In the other: sake, created with monk-like patience by Japan's master brewmakers. Chef Kiko Rodriguez has built four spectacular courses—each paired with a glass of wine and a glass of sake, both libations certain they'll leave champion.

Mariachis serenade the undercard. Lucha libradors work the room. Score every course, then cast your vote at the final bell. Whoever you crown, you walk away the real winner.

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VIP Entry — 5:30 PM | Reserved seating, drinks, snacks, mariachis — $295
General Admission — Doors 6:45 PM, Match 7:00 PM — $245
Tax, tip, and fees included

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learn about sake with us

Russ King, founder of Deep Dive Sake School, helps people move from “I like this” to “I know why I like this.” His teaching of Japanese sake is curious, structured, hands-on, and never more complicated than it needs to be.  

Join us on the second Sunday of every month for an exploration of one of the world’s greatest beverages. You’ll taste a variety of sakes–paired with snacks from izanami–with a different theme each session.

Jump in any time—each class will expand your appreciation of sake. Click below for more details and to purchase tickets for classes scheduled through the end of the year. 

October 11, 2:00-3:00 pm; the big squeeze

November 8, 2:00-3:00 pm; the okan hour

December 13, 2:00-3:00 pm; clouds in the glass

 

 

 

 

third annual santa fe sake day

september 22, 1-4 pm

taste 30 different sakes with copious small plates from Chef Kiko
and a 170 pound tuna carved before your eyes!

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