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Shinya Tasaki
Born in Tokyo on March 21, 1958
Shinya Tasaki was the first Japanese to win the first prize
at the 8th World's Greatest Sommelier Concours in 1995. He
runs the Shinya Tasaki Wine Salon based on the concept that
gWine is not a thing that you enjoy after tasting, but a thing
that you taste after enjoying". In addition to giving lectures, writing and appearing on TV programs, his many activities
include sponsoring the Komi Sommelier Concours for
sommeliers younger than 25 years old. He is a leading expert
who has contributed greatly to spreading the pleasure of tasting
wine nationwide. He is famous both at home and abroad. |
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Personal History:
| May 1977 |
Went to France |
| August 1980 |
Returned to Japan |
| December 1983 |
Awarded top prize at the 3rd National Sommelier Greatest
Technique Concours |
| October 1989 |
Entrant in the 6th World's
Greatest Sommelier Concours |
| November 1990 |
Awarded 2nd prize at the 3rd International
Sommelier Concours |
| May 1995 |
Awarded top prize at the 8th World's Greatest Sommelier
Concours |
| February 1996 |
Awarded "Honorable Tokyo Citizen of Culture Award' |
| June 1999 |
Awarded "1999 L'ORDRE DU MERITE AGRICOLE' |
| September 1999 |
Awarded medal from Bordeaux, France |
| 2000 |
2000 Okinawa Summit. Responsible for drinks, glasses
and service for the dinner party held at the Shurijo
Castle in Okinawa to welcome world leaders to the Summit.
Received a high evaluation for the aperitifs, wine, Japanese sake, etc. which he carefully selected, spending
about 18 months. |
Publications:
[Nihonshu o ajiwau ? Tasaki Shinya no shigoto]
"Tasting Japanese Sake ? The Work of Shinya Tasaki'
[Tasaki Shinya no super SAKE recipe] (Kosaido Publishing, February 2000)
"Shinya Tasaki's Super SAKE recipes'
[Honkau shochu o tanoshimu'](Kobunsha-Shinsho)
"Joy with Authentic Shochu'
[Wine to ryori otanoshimi jiyu-jizai] (Seishun Publishing)
"Free and Flexible Joy with Wine and Cuisine'
[Wine seikatsu tanoshiku nomu tame no 200 hints] (Shinchosha)
"200 Hints for Enjoying Wine Life'
[Tasaki Shinya ga erabu mainichi nomu wine] (Shinsei Shuppan-sha)
"Everyday Wines Selected by Shinya Tasaki'
[Wine jozu ? fukaku ajiwau hito e no advice](Shincho-sha)
"Wine Expert - Advice for Those who Want to Enjoy Wine More
Profoundly' |
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