For those who want to know more about the appeal of Japanese wine.
Recommended for such people, the online lecture "University of Yamanashi x NHK Culture Partnership: Exploring the Charm of Japanese Wine" will be held on Saturday, September 11.
Hosted by the NHK Culture Center Online Business Department, this online lecture amazingly comes with two bottles of Japanese wine.
Let's introduce what kind of content will be covered.
A luxurious lineup of guests!
This online lecture offers content tailored for those who want to learn about Japanese wine specialized in-depth.
It will be held inviting Professor Fujitoshi Yanagida and Associate Professor Masashi Hisamoto from the University of Yamanashi's The Institute of Enology and Viticulture as guest lecturers.
The University of Yamanashi is located in Yamanashi Prefecture, which ranks among the top in Japan for grape harvest and wine production.
It is the only university in Japan with a faculty specializing in wine science research.
Learn about Japanese wine in depth!
As this online lecture is held in collaboration with the University of Yamanashi's The Institute of Enology and Viticulture, its content is scientific as well.
The first half features an explanation of wine components by Associate Professor Masashi Hisamoto.
It is said to explore the deliciousness of wine through the five senses.
The second half features an explanation of wine yeasts and an introduction to the development of the sparkling wine commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of Kofu City by Professor Fujitoshi Yanagida.
While yeast is essential to winemaking, you will likely be able to learn in detail about the mechanisms and functions of that yeast.
Special wines delivered to your door!
Participants taking this lecture will receive two bottles of wine.
The white wine is the aforementioned sparkling wine commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of Kofu City, <Kofu Sparkling Koshu 2020>.
It is an all-Kofu-made sparkling wine using yeast collected at Takeda Shrine and Koshu grapes grown within Kofu City.
On the other hand, the red wine is <Muscat Bailey A Barrel Aged "Beni" – RUBY ->.
It is a high-quality Japanese red wine made from Muscat Bailey A from the Hosaka district of Nirasaki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, aged in French oak barrels.
During the online lecture, you can taste the two wines while listening to the commentary from the two guest lecturers.
You are sure to spend a special, one-of-a-kind time.
*Both bottles are wines from SADOYA Winery.
You will surely come to love Japanese wine even more!
The online lecture "University of Yamanashi x NHK Culture Partnership: Exploring the Charm of Japanese Wine" will be held on Saturday, September 11, from 13:30 to 15:30.
This is a valuable online lecture where you can learn from the inside out, rather than just focusing on labels, brands, or general impressions of Japanese wine.
Although it may seem a bit difficult at first glance, gaining a deep understanding of Japanese wine is sure to make you appreciate it even more.
If you are interested, why not consider taking the course?
Reference
Course Title: "University of Yamanashi x NHK Culture Partnership: Exploring the Charm of Japanese Wine"
Lecturers: Fujitoshi Yanagida, Professor, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Yamanashi
Masashi Hisamoto, Associate Professor, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Yamanashi
Format: Online
Date and Time: Saturday, September 11, 13:30–15:30
Tuition Fee: NHK Culture Center Members & General Public (no membership required) 3,300 yen (tax included) + Material Fee (including shipping for 2 bottles of wine) 6,000 yen (tax included)
Organizer: NHK Culture Center Online Business Department