Description

New Zealand Wine Dinner

Menu and New Zealand Wine selection: 

APERITIF: Bread and whipped butter.
Wine: Spy Valley 100% Sauvignon Blanc, 2019
Awards: 2019 International Wine Challenge 91 Points – 2019 James Suckling

AMUSE
: Green Lip Mussel Chili Remoulade Micro Herbs
Wine: Spy Valley 100% Chardonnay 2016
Awards: Gold Medal – 2018 International Cool Climate Awards (Australia) *Silver Medal – 2017 Air New Zealand Wine

STARTER: Roasted Kumara Salad Arugula, crispy cured ham, radishes, lemon thyme honey vinaigrette.
Wine: Spy Valley 100% Pinot Noir 2018
Awards:  4 Stars / 90 Points 2017 Bob Campbell MW 4 Stars – 2018 Cuisine Magazine 4.5 Stars – 2017 Michael Cooper Reviews Silver Medal – 2017 International Wine Challenge 92 Points – 2017 Nick Stock for James Suckling Silver Medal – 2017 Air New Zealand Wine Awards

MAIN: Wine Braised Beef Cheek Parsnip mousseline, Cresson salad
Wine: Spy Valley Merlot 2013, Merlot 84% Malbec 16%
Awards: Silver Medal – 2018 Royal Easter Show Wine Awards

DESSERT :  Pavlova Fresh Strawberry, Kiwi, Yuzu Accent
Wine: Spy Valley Sparkling NZ,  Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Awards:  *4 Stars -Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide 2013 *4 Stars – Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

COFFEE or TEA

Vegetarians are welcome; please request in advance.

Our Wine Expert:

wine expert

Meet Frédéric Cayuela, a passionate wine lover and educator in Japan.
Frédéric is born in the Roussillon wine region located in south of France in the boundaries of Spain.
With over 10 years of experience in the wine industry, Frédéric possesses a seasoned and a unique
international background. He worked as a wine advisor for the château Nadal Hainaut in France,
and, as a wine merchant, consultant, and educator in Taiwan and Singapore.
This experience making his knowledge in the world of wines to be possibly immensely
different from many other educators.
For several years, as a wine writer specialized in south of France wines, his articles have been
regularly published by winemakers and by the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon
(CIVR). The blogger team was also invited to judge and to taste south of France category for the
Guide Hachette.
Now settled in Tokyo, Frédéric is a devoted Roussillon wine ambassador and shares his valuable
knowledge about his native wine region, and in addition his expertise on other French and worldwide
winemaking regions as he obtained numerous international credentials under his belt.
To him, it is important that wine knowledge is not only academic, but also translated into an easy-
going practical learning and a unique experience.
Here are few of his accomplishments in the wine industry:

Finalist 2 nd place (2014) – Team winner (2012) during the professional Dionysiades wine
tasting contest in France.
Diploma WSET candidate in Tokyo, level 3 holder.
CSW, Certified Specialist of Wine from Society of Wine Educators.
FWS (French Wine Scholar) Program Instructor.
Guide Hachette Judge for south of France category.

 Friday January 29th, 2021  Schedule:

4:15pm: Welcoming guests with the aperitif

4:30pm-5pm: Powerpoint presentation on New Zealand wines

5pm-7pm: Dinner time

8pm: Closing door

Price: 16,980Y + tax

This is what you get with the entrance fee:

The full Menu: Amuse, Starter, Main dish, Dessert, Coffee or Tea.
The 5 fine wines, service and speakers.
Does not include 10% tax

More than 3 hours and half of education, fun and gourmet time ( 4:30pm-8pm )

Facebook Check-in: Write your name as “Going” on our Facebook event’s page and get an additional glass of wine!

Places are limited to only 20 people due to restrictions, therefore reserve as soon as you can.

Our 20 last wine events at Tokyo American Club were fully booked in advance therefore better you reserve your spot quickly!

Coming by yourself is more than welcome .

Bring your friends, and couples, are more than welcome too!

Possible to get a receipt for business expenses ( on advanced request please ).

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