Fish Me If You Can
Grape Minds Think Alike
Rising Sun and Fun
Uchi-verse of Terms
Sake It to the Limit
Grape Escape
The Steak is High
Top Chef
200
In Japan, this sea bream is considered a symbol of good luck
Kurodai
200
This is the highest level of Italian wine classification, which is awarded only to wines that meet stringent quality and production criteria.
DOCG
200
Every spring, people gather in parks to celebrate Hanami, the tradition of enjoying the beauty of this fragrant, iconic symbol of Japan.
Cherry Blossoms
200
When someone goes a little too hard before dinner at Uchi
"Fishy"
200
Refers to a type of sake where a small amount of brewer's alcohol is added during fermentation, resulting in a lighter, sweeter, and more versatile sake compared to Junmai.
Honjozo
200
This wine region has an average elevation of 3,000 ft
Mendoza
200
This country is famous for a version of Wagyu beef that is produced using the same methods as in Japan.
Austrailia
200
A cooking process where food, usually a vegetable or fruit, is scalded in boiling water and removed after a brief time period and then plunged into cold water (known as shocking) to halt the cooking process
Blanch
400
This fish is caught off the Japanese coast in shallow waters around 650 feet.
Shima Aji
400
Wines from vineyards located on slopes often exhibit this characteristic, as the angle allows for better drainage and more sun exposure.
Concentration (Full bodied)
400
There are roughly 5.5 millions of these scattered throughout Japan, the most out of anywhere in the world
Vending Machines
400
"Quick cover & label your drinks!"
"Rainbow Roll"
400
Sake with a polishing ratio of 60% or less, meaning the rice grain has been polished to 40%, falls into this high-quality category
Daiginjo
400
Montepulciano, a well-known red wine, is produced in this Italian region. It's located east of Rome in central italy.
Abruzzo
400
This is the highest grade of Wagyu shipped outside of Japan.
A5
400
A smooth-textured flavored ice that never contains milk; may be savory or sweet
Sorbet
600
This freshwater fish, is native to Japan and prized for its delicate, slightly sweet flavor, often found in high-altitude, cold-water streams.
Yuki Masu
600
Known for its bright acidity and light body, this red grape variety is often associated with the wines of Burgundy and Oregon.
Pinot Noir
600
While baseball is a very popular sport in Japan, its national sport is actually this
Sumo Wrestling
600
The closing chef will loudly and proudly yell this term once their is light at the end of the tunnel
"Oooooowattaaaaa"
600
In this region, sake is made using the pure snowmelt from the mountains. It’s a key producer of high-quality sake, with the city of Asahikawa being particularly known for its brewing.
Hokkaido
600
Nebbiolo is most famously grown in two Italian regions: Barolo and Barbaresco, both located in this larger wine region
Piedmont
600
This term refers to the intramuscular fat found within the meat, which contributes to tenderness, juiciness, and flavor.
Marbling
600
A sweet and spicy condiment containing fruit and vinegar, sugar, and spices, which can be smooth or chunky
Chutney
800
This uni comes from the red sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus franciscanus), which is hand-collected by divers in kelp beds
Santa Barbera Uni
800
This often high priced, sought after wine, don't adhere to traditional DOC or DOCG regulations, often using non-indigenous grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and are often classified as IGT
Super Tuscan
800
This popular wafer-and-chocolate product has been offered in more than 300 flavors in Japan, including adzuki (red bean), wasabi, matcha, and soy sauce?
KitKat
800
A large group with a bottle of sake might use this Japanese term to vocally celebrate the start of dinner
"Kanpai!"
800
______ in Japanese refers to the rice polishing ratio or percentage of the grain remaining after milling. This is a key factor in determining the grade and quality of sake.
Seimaibuai
(say-my-boo-ete)
800
Located on the right bank of the Loire River, this region is known for producing white wine with distinctive aromas of citrus and flint
Pouilly-Fume
800
This a premium variety of Wagyu that is known for its exceptional marbling and tenderness, and is seen as a delicacy in Japan.
Kobe
800
Butter and flour cooked together used as a thickening agent
Roux
1000
When caught in the winter season, this fish is considered the most delicious due to its peak fat content.
Sawara
1000
The most common soil type in Abruzzo, contributing to the unique flavor profile of its wines, is this type of soil rich in nutrients and minerals. (Hint: combination / mixture of 2 soils)
Clay-Limestone
1000
This Japanese philosophy and way of life emphasizes harmony with nature, simplicity, and an appreciation for the beauty in imperfection
Wabi-Sabi?
1000
"Check Please"
"Okanjo"
1000
This fermentation process, crucial in sake brewing, involves converting rice starch into sugar before yeast turns it into alcohol. The starter mash for this process is called shubo or moto
Saccharification
1000
Previously focused on agriculture & farming, it wasn’t until the early '70s climate studies revealed its potential for growing wines similar to Burgundy
Martinborough
1000
The marbling of Wagyu beef is graded by this Japanese system, which assigns scores based on fat distribution and quality.
BMS (beef marbling standard)
1000
A syrupy reduction of caramelized sugar and vinegar
Gastrique
1200
They are anadromous, meaning they live in both saltwater and freshwater, migrating up rivers to spawn
Suzuki
1200
This ancient grape variety, associated with Greece, is known for its unique and slightly bitter flavor, often found in wines like Retsina.
Assyrtiko
(ah-seer-tee-koh)
1200
In 2019, this Japanese company unveiled a solar-powered car, which is aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of transportation.
Toyota (Prius Prime)
1200
If you're folding napkins around 2:45, you may hear this word, meaning "improvement" or "change for the better".
"Kaizen!"
1200
This US state, nicknamed "The Rice State", has recently started to emerge as the backbone for American sake rice production.
Arkansas
1200
The indigenous grape variety known for producing wines with peppery and citrusy notes, originates from this country, with some of the strictest wine laws in the world.
Austria
1200
The term "Wagyu" literally means "Japanese cow," but it actually refers to this specific breed of cattle known for its unique marbling.
Japanese Black Cow
1200
Slow addition of one liquid to another, used to mix liquids that don’t usually blend (i.e. oil and water)
Emulsify (Emulsion)