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German and Alsace Wine Dinner

May 21, 2023 at 6:30pm ~ May 21, 2023 at 9:30pm

Discover the wines of France’s Alsace region and Germany while enjoying them with perfectly paired gourmet dishes. Swirl and sip everything from a rare Meunier sparkling rosé to an aromatic Riesling to elegant Pinot Noirs and more!

Come join us at the Shinjuku Hilton Hotel on May 21 for a fun and fabulous evening of 6 fine wines and dining. Can’t wait to see you there!

Our Premium venue: The World Renowned Hilton Shinjuku
A 5-star luxury hotel tower over the heart of Shinjuku.

The Gourmet Menu with the German & Alsace Wine Selection
The Aperitif:

German Sparkling Wine: Meunier Rosé Méthode Classique Stromberg Zagergau
( delivered specially from Germany, not available in Japan! )

Aromas and flavors of red apples, raspberries, and flowers permeate the nose and palate, which also features a vibrant acidity and remarkable freshness

With Bread and Butter

The Amuse: Flammekueche with Fromage Blanc and Onion

Alsace wine: Riesling Rebmann, appellation Alsace contrôlée, 2019

Fresh, lively, and well-balanced acidity with bright citrus fruit gives it a refined impression.
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The Starter: Seared Salmon, braised lentils with bacon and sauerkraut

Alsace wine: Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes, Biodynamic, Domaine Etienne Simonis

Grapes: Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc

This refreshing Pinot Blanc swirls with green apple and peach fruit along with mineral notes and a touch of musk.

The Main: “Holstein” Beef Steak, mustard grain sauce, potato “baekaoffa”, seasonal vegetables

Alsace Pinot Noir Rebmann Vs German Spatburgunder Trocken EPOS

We will compare 2 Pinots Noir

The Dessert: Tarte au quetsche et sa glace ( plum tart with ice cream )

This is the emblematic dessert of Alsace and the favorite of Pierre Hermé!

Pairing with German Lemberger weißherbst trockenbeerenauslese
( delivered specially from Germany, not available in Japan! )

This botrytized wine has a stunning array of honey, peach, and fig flavors with invigorating acidity to balance its lusciousness. A perfect accompaniment for dessert.
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Coffee or Tea

Vegetarians are welcome. Please request in advance.

The Wine Expert
Nicole Takeda is a wine educator, consultant, and sommelier who is the director of her own wine school, Wine Swirler Education. While studying and working in Bordeaux, she attained the WSET Diploma and an MBA in Wine Marketing and Management. The Wine Scholar Guild recently recognized her as a French, Italian, and Spanish wine specialist. This Latvian-Canadian loves a good Bordeaux vintage, but the wines of Rioja and the Loire Valley are the ones that have captured her heart.

The Prizes
Besides socializing, drinking, and eating, we want to spark some fun into the party with 6 educational prizes to win:

First prize: A masterclass tasting set in a box

Masterclass Alsace set

Second to sixth prizes: Alsace wine-tasting boxes set

Wine Tasting box
Wine Tasting box

Sunday, May 21st ’ Schedule:
6:15-6:30 pm: Welcoming guests with the German Aperitif

6:30-7 pm: Presentation on Alsace & German wine

7 pm-9 pm: Wine Dinner time

9:30 pm: Closing Doors

Pricing:
Early Bird: ( – 33 till – 21 days advance ): 17,980¥ + tax

Advanced Reservation: ( – 20 till – 8 days advance ): 19,980¥ + tax

Regular Price: ( – 7 Days advance till Event Day ): 21,980¥ + tax

Facebook Check-in: Write your name as “Going” on our Facebook event page and get an additional glass of Aperitif!

This is what you get with the entrance fee:
The Menu: Starter, Main dish, Dessert, and Coffee
The 6 fine wines, service, and speakers.
Does not include a 10% tax

3 hours of fun, education, and gourmet time (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm)

Places are limited, therefore. reserve as soon as you can.

Our last wine events were fully booked in advance therefore better you reserve your spot quickly!

Coming by yourself is more than welcome.

Bring your friends, and couples, are more than welcome too!

Possible to get a receipt for business expenses ( on advanced request please )

Feel free to spread the word – forward this to anyone you think might be interested.

Covid 19’ precautions: Liquid Sanitizer

** [ from 20 y.o. only; drink in moderation ]