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- Manns Wines Launches “Venison Stewed in Red Wine” Made Generously with Solaris Juventa
- Japan Wine Competition 2026 Award-Winning Wines Gather in Nihonbashi, Tokyo: Exceptional Bottles Tasted with Their Producers
- Pairs well with wine, too! "Herb & Garlic Flavor" joins Yamada Foods' "Choi Tsuma Natto" natto snack series!
- Manns Wines Launches "CITRAFT" Made from Koshu Grapes of "Nakazawa Orchard" in the Nishi-Takahashi District
- Osaka Excel Hotel Tokyu's "Osaka Produce (Mon) Umariage" Woven by カタシモワイナリー and Osaka Ingredients to Be Held from September 1
- 勝沼醸造 begins accepting pre-orders for 'Shop Staff's Carefully Selected Barrel 6-Bottle Set (Limited to approx. 300 sets)'!
- 神戸ワイナリー Starts the first Kobe wine production using new winemaking equipment!
- 武蔵ワイナリー too! "2026 小川町地酒まつり" to be held on September 12!
- NIKI Hills Winery hosts a limited-time special course incorporating a harvesting experience into its "Vineyard Tour"!
- Enjoy food hopping to the fullest with wine in hand! スリーピークス's pouch wine is way too convenient!
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【Tasting Akiu Vol. 1】A Journey Through Akiu with All Five Senses, Made Possible by Akiu InclusiveWINE & DININGAbout a 30-minute drive from central Sendai, Akiu Onsen has long been loved as “Sendai’s inner retreat.” This celebrated hot-spring area has a history of around 1,500 years, yet remains close enough to the city for an easy escape into a completely different landscape.
Blind Tasting Has No Single Right Answer?! Asia’s No. 1 Sommelier Reeze Choi on How to Discover What You Like北海道KNOWLEDGEA blind-tasting seminar led by Reeze Choi, Asia’s No. 1 Sommelier, at Vinexpo Asia 2026 filled up immediately. No wonder: the theme was Pinot Noir, a grape beloved by wine enthusiasts.
Who Decides What Counts as “Fine Wine”? — The Question Posed by Asia’s No. 1 Sommelier Reeze Choi長野県KNOWLEDGE“What does fine wine mean to you?” At a Vinexpo Asia 2026 masterclass in Hong Kong, Reeze Choi and Taiwan’s first Master Sommelier, Kevin Lu, challenged the audience to reconsider who—or what—really defines a fine wine.
The Manns Wines You Think You Know May Be Out of Date — From Volume to Quality: Where Manns Wines Is Today山梨県 / 長野県WINE & DININGWhat comes to mind when you hear Manns Wines? Solaris and other high-end labels? A major producer? Affordable everyday wine? Depending on the person, the image may be very different. A press dinner in Tokyo offered a chance to update that picture.
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【Part 2】Hot Springs and Wine: A Stay-at-the-Winery Experience at Domaine de Yunohara長野県WINERIESWaking to the scents of Shinshu. After a morning soak, breakfast at the ryokan is a Japanese set meal made with local Shinshu ingredients, served in a private dining room just as dinner was the night before. The rice is excellent, and guests can also begin with a gentle bowl of rice porridge.