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Out of stockA night of tasting, education and fun as we compare a selection of Italian wines ( our focus ) against the same French varieties. Join our native Italian wine specialist as he takes you through 10 selected wines to showcase how different and at times how similar the wine styles can be. A great event for novices and experienced wine-o-philes alike. Do not miss this unique comparative tasting and take a journey from Italy to France and back! Our 5 senses will be strongly called upon for a beautiful cultural and exclusive experience. We will be at our new venue : the upscale Restaurant ARGO in Hanzomon Our Italian speaker for that night will be Francesco Puglia: Born in Salerno, South of Italy, decided to move in Japan more than 10 years ago. He has been working for very well and long established wine companies in Japan. With a very strong knowledge of the market and accustomed to Japanese consumers preferences he started up his own company on June 2015, K.K. Sassolino, Italian quality. Sassolino (Little Stone) has more than 30 outstanding, limited Italian wines on stock actually and planning to reach 40 items by the beginning of the next autumn. For the first time, we will introduce an Orange wine: 2010 Quartara Colli di Salerno IGT – Lunarossa (Fiano grape) Orange wines tend to be unique and exciting. It’s a white wine made like red wine. The color is close to orange due to the fermentation occurred in amphora ( like the Romans used to do )
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Out of stockChampagne Christmas Wine Seminar This time an ONLY CHAMPAGNE Dinner with 6 Premier Cru Champagnes together with a Full Christmas French Gourmet Dinner! We will introduce E. LACOUR : a small Champagne Producer with 50 years of experience. They do not sell in Japan yet. Therefore you will be the first to drink it in all Asia! Restaurant Argo The ambiance of The Restaurant ARGO is simply elegant. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a feeling of both grandeur and intimacy. The view on the Imperial Palace Garden is wonderful. Overall, the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere beautifully represents the classic traditions of the French culinary experience. Argo inside the One Four Two building 1-4-2,Kojimachi,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 102-8525 One Four Two by tojo 9F Tel.03-3265-5504 3 minutes walk from Hanzomon Station ( Exit 3 ) Tokyo Metro Hanzomon LineThey produce "only" 15,000 Bottles of Champagne per year. Half of their grapes goes to a big name's Champagne house! They start to work on sustainable farming 10 years ago and are about to gain a special French certification called " Viticulture Durable " for that . Our Wine Instructor Paul , a 42-year-old US wine instructor, will manage that event in English. With a lifelong passion for wine, he has made a career in wine sales, wine list development at upscale restaurants, and vinicultural education. He has a deep knowledge of wine production, regions, and food compatibility, and he enjoys sharing his enthusiasm with others interested in wine. Our venue: the upscale
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Out of stockIn this Swiss and German Wine Seminar, we will feature 6 wines Price: : 16,980Y + tax Here's what you'll get for your entrance fee: The full Menu (amuse, starter, main dish, dessert), coffee, wines, service, lecture and speakers. Not included: tax 8% 3 hours and half of education, fun and gourmet time ( 7pm-10:30pm )
Swiss and German Wine Seminar Menu and Wine selection:
Aperitif : German Schliengener Sonnenstück - Edition Schloss Entenstein, Weißburgunder Sekt b.A. Brut 2012 Grape: Pinot Blanc 100% Amuse: Argo Chef's Cold seafood soup Wine: Swiss Chasselas Uravins 2015 Grape: 100% chasselas Starter: Pan fried white fish fillets with ratatouille Wine: Swiss Chiar di Luna, Bianco Ticino DOC, 2015 Grape: Merlot 100% Main: Beefsteak with mushroom and season's vegetable, pinot noir wine sauce Wine: German Markgräfler Lindenhof Müllheim, Spätburgunder Q.b.a. , 2013 Grape:Pinot Noir 100% Dessert: Fondant Chocolate with Wild Red Berry and Vanilla Ice-cream Wine: We will introduce for the first time in Japan a BLUE SPARKLING WINE from Germany! This Secco is pure natural, not artificial! It is made with anthocyanes that are extracted out of dark grapes. Coffee or Tea Digestif: Swiss Kirsch Confiseur (Eau de Vie), Alcohol 40% Vegetarians are welcome and should apply for The vegetarian menu in Advance Places are very limited, therefore reservations are absolutely necessary. Possible to get a receipt for business expenses ( on advanced request please ) Feel fell free to spread the word – forward this to anyone you think might be interested. -
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Champagne Vs Prosecco & Cava with a French Gourmet Dinner in Tokyo
Another night of tasting, education and fun as we compare a selection of Champagne against Italian Prosecco and Spanish Cava. Join our wine specialist as he takes you through 9 selected wines. A great event for novices and experienced wine-o-philes alike. Do not miss this unique comparative tasting and take a journey from France to Italy & Spain and back! Our 5 senses will be strongly called upon for a beautiful cultural and exclusive experience. E. LACOUR will represent the French Champagne: this is a small Champagne producer with 50 years of experience. Half of their grapes go to a big name's Champagne house! They do not sell in Japan yet. Therefore you will be the first to drink it in all Asia! All the Champagnes introduced on that night have the Appellation "Premier Cru " Our Wine Instructor: Paul , a 42-year-old US wine instructor, will manage that event in English. With a lifelong passion for wine, he has made a career in wine sales, wine list development at upscale restaurants, and vinicultural education. He has a deep knowledge of wine production, regions, and food compatibility, and he enjoys sharing his enthusiasm with others interested in wine. Our venue: The Michelin Star's Restaurant Benoit in Omotesando Opened in 2005 in Aoyama, BENOIT is a restaurant produced by Alain Ducasse. The restaurant has the same name and esprit as the ever-popular traditional bistrot in Paris established nearly 100 years ago. The materials for the interior décor including the solid oak Versailles parquet flooring, cement lattice in the antique motifs, bistro tables of solid walnut were all procured from France. The pleasant and warm atmosphere is reminiscent of a mansion in southern France. Moreover, the antique bottles, vintage steel boxes and glazed brownware pottery that serve as accents to the interior were chosen by Alain Ducasse himself at flea markets in France. You may also notice the frescos painted on the ceilings, which bring to mind the skies of Provence. Please enjoy an atmosphere and taste of Parisian bistrot while looking over the night view of Aoyama. Benoit Restaurant Access: La Porte Aoyama 10F 5-51-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 03-6419-4181 -
Out of stockAnother night of tasting, education and fun as we compare a selection of South-Africa wine against the same French varieties. Join our wine specialist as he takes you through 9 selected wines to showcase how different and at times how similar the wine styles can be. A great event for novices and experienced wine-o-philes alike. Do not miss this unique comparative tasting and take a journey from France to South-Africa and back! Our 5 senses will be strongly called upon for a beautiful cultural and exclusive experience.
Our venue: the upscale Restaurant Argo
The ambiance of ARGO is simply elegant. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a feeling of both grandeur and intimacy. The view on the Imperial Palace Garden is wonderful. Over all, the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere beautifully represents the classic traditions of the French culinary experience. Argo inside the One Four Two building 1-12,Kojimachi,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 102-8525 One Four Two by tojo 9F Tel.03-3265-5504 3 minutes walk from Hanzomon Station ( Exit 3 ) Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line -
Out of stockAnother night of tasting, education and fun as we compare a selection of Spanish wines against the same French varieties. Join our wine specialist as he takes you through 9 selected wines to showcase how different and at times how similar the wine styles can be. A great event for novices and experienced wine-o-philes alike. Do not miss this unique comparative tasting and take a journey from Spain to France and back! Our 5 senses will be strongly called upon for a beautiful cultural and exclusive experience. As it is also the organizer's Birthday, we will make it special!
Our venue: the upscale Restaurant Argo
The ambiance of ARGO is simply elegant. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a feeling of both grandeur and intimacy. The view on the Imperial Palace Garden is wonderful. Over all, the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere beautifully represents the classic traditions of the French culinary experience. Argo inside the One Four Two building 1-12,Kojimachi,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 102-8525 One Four Two by tojo 9F Tel.03-3265-5504 3 minutes walk from Hanzomon Station ( Exit 3 ) Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line -
Out of stockAnother night of tasting, education and fun as we compare a selection of Argentinian wines against the same French varieties. Join our wine specialist as he takes you through 9 selected wines to showcase how different and at times how similar the wine styles can be. A great event for novices and experienced wine-o-philes alike. Do not miss this unique comparative tasting and take a journey from France to Argentina and back! Our 5 senses will be strongly called upon for a beautiful cultural and exclusive experience. Our Wine Instructor: Paul , a 42-year-old US wine instructor, will manage that event in English. With a lifelong passion for wine, he has made a career in wine sales, wine list development at upscale restaurants, and vinicultural education. He has a deep knowledge of wine production, regions, and food compatibility, and he enjoys sharing his enthusiasm with others interested in wine. Our venue: the upscale Restaurant Argo The ambiance of ARGO is simply elegant. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a feeling of both grandeur and intimacy. The view on the Imperial Palace Garden is wonderful. Over all, the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere beautifully represents the classic traditions of the French culinary experience. Argo inside the One Four Two building 1-4-2,Kojimachi,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 102-8525 One Four Two by tojo 9F Tel.03-3265-5504 3 minutes walk from Hanzomon Station ( Exit 3 ) Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
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California Wine Vs. French Wine Seminar
Another night of tasting, education and fun as we compare a selection of Californian wines against the same French varieties. Join our wine specialist as he takes you through 9 selected wines to showcase how different and at times how similar the wine styles can be. A great event for novices and experienced wine-o-philes alike. Do not miss this unique comparative tasting and take a journey from California to France and back! Our 5 senses will be strongly called upon for a beautiful cultural and exclusive experience.
Our Venue: The Elegant Restaurant Argo in Hanzomon.
The ambiance of ARGO is simply elegant. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a feeling of both grandeur and intimacy. The view on the Imperial Palace Garden is wonderful. Over all, the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere beautifully represents the classic traditions of the French culinary experience.
1-12, Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-8525
One Four Two by tojo 9F Tel.03-3265-5504 3 minutes walk from Hanzomon Station ( Exit 3 ) Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
Our Wine Instructor:
Paul , a 42-year-old US wine instructor, will manage that event in English. With a lifelong passion for wine, he has made a career in wine sales, wine list development at upscale restaurants, and vinicultural education. He has a deep knowledge of wine production, regions, and food compatibility, and he enjoys sharing his enthusiasm with others interested in wine.
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Australian Wine Seminar at Legato, Shibuya
Tokyo Wine Tasting Club will introduce 6 amazing Australian wines from this quality wine maker: Lindsay Wine Estate: In the 1940’s Lindsay formed a friendship with a man named Bill Bolton, Bolton was drawn to his artistic vision of early Australia. Bolton quickly became an avid collector of Lindsay’s work. Upon his death in 1973 Bolton’s collection was donated and founded the Lionel Lindsay Art Gallery. Today in the Barossa Valley, Bolton’s grandson Will, has carried on this interest in Lindsay’s work. Drawing upon the pioneering spirit captured in Lindsay’s paintings, Will and his team have created a premium range of estate-grown wines and a unique cellar door experience.Our Wine Instructor:
William aka, Wil of the Vine started his career in the Australian wine industry in humble down-town fine wine store in Double bay Sydney, Australia (Vintage Cellars). From here he went forward with his passion in representing and sharing the wine markers story. What he loves most about the wine industry and the world’s most tangible product are these three elements: 1. People, 2. History and 3. Science. 10 years of fine wine experiences and studying at one of Australia’s best wine universities he worked from the Ground (making wine) to the Glass (selling wine) in Australia and Western Europe. Recently he talked and poured great Australian wines at the Australian Embassy, Tokyo.Our Venue: The upscale Restaurant LEGATO in Shibuya
15F, E.Space Tower, 3-6, Maruyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Tel: (03)5784-2121 10-15mn on foot from Shibuya Station -
Another night of tasting, education and fun as we compare a selection of Burgundy wines against the same Oregon varieties. Join our American wine specialist as he takes you through 9 selected wines to showcase how different and at times how similar the wine styles can be. A great event for novices and experienced wine-o-philes alike. Do not miss this unique comparative tasting and take a journey from France to USA and back! Our 5 senses will be strongly called upon for a beautiful cultural and exclusive experience. The Oregon Wines comes from ORCA , the most comprehensive Washington and Oregon wine portfolio in Japan Our Wine Instructor: Paul , a 43-year-old US wine instructor, will manage that event in English. With a lifelong passion for wine, he has made a career in wine sales, wine list development at upscale restaurants, and vinicultural education. He has a deep knowledge of wine production, regions, and food compatibility, and he enjoys sharing his enthusiasm with others interested in wine. Our venue: the upscale Restaurant Argo The ambiance of ARGO is simply elegant. Upon entering the restaurant, there is a feeling of both grandeur and intimacy. The view on the Imperial Palace Garden is wonderful. Over all, the casual yet sophisticated atmosphere beautifully represents the classic traditions of the French culinary experience. Argo inside the One Four Two building 1-12,Kojimachi,Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo 102-8525 One Four Two by tojo 9F Tel.03-3265-5504 3 minutes walk from Hanzomon Station ( Exit 3 ) Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line
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Out of stockHere is what you’ll get with the entrance fee : The full Menu (amuse, starter, main dish, dessert), coffee, wines, service, lecture and speakers. Not include tax : 8% Menu and Wine Selection: Aperitif: Rose Wine Terra Armata 2014 Amuse: Boudin Blanc au poisson avec galette de pomme de terre White Fish Sausage with Potato Pancake Wine: Cotes du Luberon Chateau la verrerie blanc 2012 Starter: Galantine de Pintade avec oeuf poche vinaigrette a la Truffe. Galantine of Guinea Hen with Poached Egg and Truffle Vinaigrette Wine: Chateau Neuf du Pape White Domaine Juliette Avril 2012 Main: Demi canard croise roti avec legumes de saison Roast Duck with Seasonal Vegetables Wine: Chateau Neuf du Pape Red Lavergne 2013 Dessert: Crepe soufflée au Mascarpone au citron confit Mascarpone Crepe Soufflée with Candied Lemon Wine: Dessert: Muscat de Baumes de Venise AOC 2013 Coffee or Tea IMPORTANT: The advanced price is only available for a reservation on line at least 7 days before the event. After, you will pay the full regular price! Places are very limited, therefore reservations are absolutely necessary. Possible to get a receipt for business expenses ( on advanced request please )