This special event combines a wine-and-cider program with sales of a Nagano local-sake set.
“Shinshu Wine & Cider Pairing Event with a Sommelier”
The event is a special program in the sixth edition of the “Gather! Eki-Sake Part” campaign.
Titled the “Shinshu Wine & Cider Pairing Event with a Sommelier,” it pairs wines and ciders from five Nagano wineries with Japanese appetizers inspired by Shinshu cuisine.
The program will include comparative tastings, a lecture by a sommelier certified by the Nagano Wine Association, and talks by staff from participating wineries.
Please see the image below for the wines scheduled to be served.
“Nagano Local Sake Set” Also on Sale
The special program will also feature a limited-quantity set combining sake from breweries participating in the sixth Eki-Sake Part campaign with snacks.
JR East Nagano Branch is working with JR East Cross Station to sell the sets at NewDays Nagano and NewDays Matsumoto Meihinkan.
For full event details, check the reference information below.
Reference
“Shinshu Wine & Cider Pairing Event with a Sommelier”
⑴ Date/Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (national holiday), 12:00–14:00 (reception from 11:30)
⑵ Venue: Hotel Metropolitan Nagano, 2F Azusa (directly connected to Nagano Station Building)
⑶ Program: ① Comparative tasting of six wines/ciders from five participating wineries
② Pairings with event-exclusive Japanese appetizers designed for wine and cider
③ Lecture by Junya Hanaoka, Nagano Wine Association / Sommelier
④ Talks by participating winery staff about winemaking and wine characteristics
Wineries scheduled to participate: Il Fait Beau / Sun Vision Sunsun Winery / VINVIE
⑷ Capacity: 50 people (minimum 35)
⑸ Sales site: JRE MALL Ticket Nagano Branch Store
(Product page: https://event.jreast.co.jp/activity/detail/a009/a009-20260429)
*JRE MALL membership registration is required for purchase.
⑹ Price: ¥8,500 per person (tax included)
*Because alcohol is served, participation is limited to people aged 20 or older.
⑺ Sales period: Friday, March 27, 2026 at 16:00 – Friday, April 24 at 13:00
⑻ Benefit: Participants receive a sixth Eki-Sake Part brochure with two sake stamps already applied
*The event may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
A decision on whether to hold the event will be made around Tuesday, April 14.