Tag Archives: Masa Shiroki

The 2014 Sake Rice Crop in Abbotsford, BC

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Lynda Philippsen

Optimistic and pragmatic, Masa Shiroki sees rice production in Canada not only as a way to use land now lying fallow, but also to take advantage of global warming. Continue reading →

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New World Sake: Round Two

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Lynda Philippsen

The first rice-harvesting combine in Canada (recently shipped to Abbotsford from Hokkaido) brought in the harvest destined to become the 2014 Osake Fraser Valley Junmai. Continue reading →

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Osake Tasting at Restaurant 62

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Lynda Philippsen

Sunday (April 15) Restaurant 62 offered a tasting of three Osake brand wines from Granville Island’s Artisan Sake Maker Masa Shiroki. This wine, a handmade product, is not to be confused with the harsh and hot stuff that comprises the … Continue reading →

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Abbotsford Rice Field: Year 2

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Lynda Philippsen

Now as the growing season approaches,Shiroki’s optimistic that his dream to produce 100% Canadian jizake can come true on this field. Continue reading →

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