Description
Menu and New Zealand Fine Wine Selection:
Aperitif: Framingham True Nature Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp and vibrant with zesty citrus and tropical fruit notes. This pure Sauvignon Blanc delivers refreshing minerality and a clean, elegant finish that perfectly captures the essence of Marlborough.
With Fresh Bread Rolls & Extra Virgin Oil
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Amuse: Sweet Shrimp Tartar, Grapefruit, Crispy Fennel-Sansho Sheet
New Zealand Fine Wine: Ojisan Blanc (Alex Craighead & Kazu Fujimaki), Natural Organic Wine from Nelson
New Zealand wine grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling
A beautifully balanced blend that showcases wonderful complexity—offering bright stone fruit, floral aromatics, and a harmonious blend of freshness and subtle sweetness.
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Starter: Koshinotori Chicken and Pork Terrine Strawberry & Tomato Salad, Walnuts
New Zealand Fine Wine: Ojisan Rosé (Alex Craighead & Kazu Fujimaki), Certified Organic Wine from Upper Moutere, Nelson
New Zealand wine grapes: Merlot, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer and Pinot Gris.
Delicate and charming with a gorgeous salmon hue, this rosé presents lovely red berry flavors, subtle floral notes, and a dry, refreshing finish that makes it perfect for any occasion.
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Main: Roasted Beef Tri-Tip (80g), Potato Puree, Caramelized Apple, Wild blueberry Gastrique, Fond de Veau, Orange Zest
New Zealand Fine Wine: Ojisan Rouge (Alex Craighead & Kazu Fujimaki), Natural Organic Wine from Nelson
New Zealand wine grapes: Pinot Noir and Shiraz
A sophisticated red blend that combines elegant cherry and plum notes with subtle spice and silky tannins, delivering a well-balanced wine with depth and character.
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Dessert: Kiwi Pavlova
New Zealand Fine Wine: Framingham Gewurztraminer ( Medium Sweet ), from Marlborough
Aromatic and expressive with exotic lychee, rose petal, and stone fruit characteristics, this medium-sweet Gewurztraminer offers a luxurious texture and perfect balance between sweetness and acidity for an indulgent experience.
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Streamer Coffee or organic Tea
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Vegetarians are welcome; please request in advance.
Our Wine Maker and Speaker: Kazuomi Fujimaki / “Natural Wine Guerrilla”
Kazuomi Fujimaki
■ From the Frontlines of the Restaurant Industry to a Winemaker.
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture. Originally highly successful as the general manager and sommelier of a high-end Italian restaurant, Fujimaki is a pioneer who popularized the concept of “wine pairing” in Japan, curating a different glass of wine for every single dish in a course meal. However, in 2014, driven by an immense passion for wine, he decided to become a creator himself. He began cultivating grapes by clearing abandoned farmland in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and later honed his craft training under renowned New Zealand winemaker Alex Craighead.
■ The “Banksy of the Wine World” With No Vineyards: Today, the “KAZU WINE” brand he operates relies on an incredibly unconventional business model: he does not own a single winery or vineyard. Instead, he is a “nomadic” winemaker. He travels to the wineries of friends scattered across the globe—including New Zealand, Spain, and Australia—borrowing their facilities and grapes, and assists with the final blending to craft the wines.
■ Guerrilla-Style, Pure Winemaking: He produces vibrant, life-filled natural wines by keeping artificial intervention to a bare minimum and drastically limiting sulfite use. Nothing else is added; there is no fining or filtering.
At this special tasting you will have the opportunity to experience this uniquely free and energetic world of wine, completely unbound by physical constraints or traditional industry stereotypes.
Signed bottles available!
Sunday, March 21st, 2026, New Zealand Fine Wine Dinner’ Schedule:
5:15 pm: Welcoming guests with the New Zealand aperitif
5:30 pm-6 pm: PowerPoint presentation on New Zealand wine
6 pm-8 pm: New Zealand Fine Wine Dinner time
8:30 pm: Closing Door
Price: 25,980¥ + service 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 a 12% service tax
3 hours of education, fun, and gourmet time (6-9 pm)
Facebook Check-in: Write your name as “Going” on our Facebook event page and get an additional glass of wine!
Places are limited, reserve as soon as you can.
Our last wine events at Tokyo American Club were fully booked in advance; therefore better if 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 ).
Feel free to spread the word – forward this to anyone you think might be interested.
** [ from 20 y.o. only; drink in moderation ]
