On Saturday, May 17, 2025, Wine Cellar GRECO No. 2 will hold “A Beginner-Friendly Wine Seminar in Ogikubo — Chardonnay Edition.”
Here are the details.
About the Chardonnay seminar
The event is the Chardonnay edition of GRECO’s beginner-friendly “Wines Around the World” seminar series.
It is designed to let participants explore the depth of Chardonnay and how its aroma, flavor, and finish can change dramatically depending on where it is grown.
Together with a highly qualified instructor who also serves as a wine-competition judge, participants can compare Chardonnays from three countries and different terroirs.
Tasting lineup
The planned tasting wines are:
▷ TOMOE Chardonnay Crisp 2023 (Japan / Miyoshi Winery, Hiroshima)
— Fresh fruit character and a clean feel, with excellent compatibility with Japanese cuisine
▷ Mâcon Aux Bois d’Allier 2022 (France / Domaine Cordier)
— Roundness and minerality characteristic of southern Burgundy
▷ Elgin Chardonnay Clonal Selection 2019 (South Africa / Richard Kershaw)
— A precise, powerful style shaped by a cool climate
Light food is included with the seminar.
If you are interested, check it out.
Reference
Event overview
Date and time: Saturday, May 17, 2025, 14:30–16:30
Venue: Wine Cellar GRECO No. 2
2F Marubeni Building, 1-7-4 Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Capacity: 8–20 participants
Reservations: By phone or the official LINE account
03-6279-9845 (Wine Cellar GRECO No. 2)
Reservation deadline: May 10
Instructor
Takeshi Hoshina
WSET® Level 4 Diploma (held by about 150 people in Japan)
Japan Sommelier Association Wine Expert Excellence (391 qualification holders)
A popular instructor with extensive experience who communicates both the pleasure of learning and the excitement of tasting through expert, careful explanations.
He also consults for Wine Cellar GRECO.
Even first-time participants can confidently explore the world of wine in depth.