Wine Tasting Monthly Club

Next Upcoming Event

2012, May 26th (Saturday.) 7pm
Washington and Oregon wines with an assorted Gourmet Dinner Party
in the upscale Restaurant LEGATO in Shibuya

Access Map and Location
E-mail : frenchwinetasting(at)hotmail.com

Menu & Wine selection:

Aperitif: Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blancs

Amuse: Summer Vegetable Terrine
Wine: 2011 Sokol Blosser Rose of Pinot Noir

Starter: White Wine Steamed Clam
Wine: 2010 L’Ecole No 41 Semillon

Main: Slow Roasted Spiced Beef Brisket with mashed Sweet Potatoes
Wine: 2008 McCrea Syrah Yakima Valley

Dessert: Pear Tart
Wine: 2008 Dunham Cellars Late Harvest Riesling

Coffee or Tea

Vegetarians are welcome and should ask for the vegetarian option in advance.

You will taste 5 kinds of wines while speaker explains wine production, grape varieties and how to coordinate with food.

See a previous wine party on a Youtube video:

Instructor's Profile

Regis, our trilingual instructor is a Bordeaux University trained professional taster and wine advisor with extensive experience in tailor-made entertaining and informative wine events in Tokyo.

Schedule ( tentative )

2012, January 27th: Burgundy wines 1: SOLD OUT
2012, February 25th: Burgundy wines 2: SOLD OUT
2012, March 31th: Rhone Valley wines: SOLD OUT
2012, April 28th: Alsace wines: SOLD OUT
May 26th: Washington and Oregon wines in LEGATO : Reservation open: 9980yen (ADVANCE RESERVATION)
2012, June 30th: Australian wines
2012, July 28th: Provence wines
2012, August 25th: Spanish wines
2012, September 29th: Languedoc and Roussillon wines
2012, October 26th: Bordeaux wines
2012, November 17th: Oregon and Washington wines
2012, December 15th: Champagne and Sparling wines

Reservation

Price: 10980yen
Advance Reservation: 9980yen ( Payment by credit card　or bank transfer at least 7 days before )

Prices cover the full Menu (Amuse, starter, main dish, dessert, Cafe or tea, wines and bread) and speakers.
If you are interested, please reserve your seat as soon as possible.
Places are limited, therefore reservations are absolutely necessary.

Loyalty Pack!

Cheaper Advance reservation system:
3 times: 26950yen ( -10% )
6 times: 47900yen ( -20% )
9 times: 62870yen ( -30% )
No membership fees!
( available for one name only and do not require consecutive months )

"Discovering the pleasures of Wine" Course

Course Description

"Wine knowledge is a powerful tool for today's amateurs and business people and our approach makes learning about wine just as much fun as drinking it!"
If you are a wine lover looking for something out of the ordinary, then join our English* wine course entitled "Discovering the pleasures of French wine and its basics!". Learn how to swirl, sniff and sip like a true connoisseur! This seminar covers the fundamentals of wine education, ranging from wine making history to wine tasting. It runs for a total of 5 sessions of 2 hours each. Each class includes materials such as printouts, a tasting of the selected fine wines to be studied and an assortment of different types of cheese and bread.
* (with spoken Japanese comments available)

Instructor's Profile

Regis, our trilingual instructor is a Bordeaux University trained professional taster and wine advisor with extensive experience in tailor-made entertaining and informative wine events in Tokyo.

Course Schedule

November 7: History of French Wines, Terroir, Grape Growing and Picking, Winemaking of Reds, Whites & Roses, Tasting Techniques & Wine Glossary.
November 14 : Main Grape Varieties for White Wines (1) and Understanding Their Labels! - Aligote, Chardonnay, Chasselas, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer & Marsanne.
November 21 : Main Grape Varieties for White Wines (2) and Understanding Their Labels! - Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Sylvaner & Viognier.
December 5 : Main Grape Varieties for Red Wines (1) and Understanding Their Labels! - Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot & Tannat.
December 12 : Main Grape Varieties for Red Wines (2) and Understanding Their Labels! - Cinsault, Mouvedre, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Syrah & Grenache.

Place: Wine classes from 16:30 to 18:30, on Saturdays November 7, 14 and 21 and December 5 and 12 at CUE in Omotesando.

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