RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura is hosting "Ajimu Collection," a wine event in collaboration with Ajimu Wine, a winery located in Ajimu-machi, Usa City, Oita Prefecture.
The event will take place on Monday, September 19, 2022 (national holiday), at "Restaurant Chambord" on the 28th floor of the hotel.
Let us take a closer look at the details.
About Ajimu Wine
Ajimu Wine is a winery located in Ajimu-machi, Usa City, Oita Prefecture.
Known as one of Japan's top wineries, it became the first Japanese wine to win the highest award at the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA), the world's largest wine competition, in 2016, and has also earned the highest five-star rating at the Japan Winery Awards for four consecutive years since 2019.
At this upcoming wine event "Ajimu Collection," a total of five wines crafted by Ajimu Wine will be presented.
Furthermore, the French dinner enjoyed alongside these wines is composed based on the concept of "terroir"—the motto of Chef Nomura of the hotel's restaurant: "creating dishes rooted in the land."
About the Featured Wines and Menu
Here are the wines from Ajimu Wine that will be served at this event.
- Ajimu Sparkling Wine
- Ajimu Wine Albariño
- Ajimu Wine Chardonnay Reserve
- Ajimu Wine Kibo no Senritsu Pinotage
- Ajimu Wine Francisco Delaware
Among them, "Ajimu Wine Albariño," made with Albariño grapes that have undergone experimental cultivation since 2011 at their estate vineyard, Ajimu no Oka Farm, is particularly noteworthy.
Meanwhile, here is the dinner menu to be served.
Noble Scallop / Chestnut / Apple / Celery
European Lobster / Kabosu / Herbs from Kubota Farm
Oita Kanmuri Jidori Chicken / Satsuma Hakubi Pork / Foie Gras / Truffle
Tilefish / 7 Varieties of Vegetables
Oita Wagyu / Brandy "HIMIKO" / Red Wine "Himiko"
Grapes
Savor Luxury with Charming Japanese Wine
The wine event "Ajimu Collection" will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022 (national holiday), from 18:00 to 20:30 (reception opens at 17:30).
The fee is 25,000 yen per person (tax included), with a capacity limited to 25 guests.
Ajimu Wine continues to produce high-quality wines.
Why not indulge in this lavish experience paired with some of Japan's top-class wines?
Reference
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura Restaurant Reservations
TEL: 093-531-1070 (Reception hours: 9:00–18:00)
URL: https://www.rihga.co.jp/kokura/restaurant/fair_list/oneday-event-2022-1014