Taiwan sake boom starts to challenge Japanese traditions

Local producers face quality hurdles in the premium market

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As sake gains popularity in Taiwan, more people are discovering its versatility when paired with food. (Courtesy of the Wufeng Farmers' Association Winery)  

CYBIL CHOU, Contributing writer

TAIPEI, Taiwan -- Until recently, guests at Ya Ge, a Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant in the Mandarin Oriental hotel in Taipei, mostly paired their food with European or Australian wines. Those desiring a stronger kick would go for Taiwanese-style wines like the white Kaoliang or the yellow Shaoxing.

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