wine salon
Wine Salon

Tokyo

Experience The Wine Salon – A Journey with Five Exceptional Sommeliers

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo invites you to join The Wine Salon, an exclusive series crafted by our five talented sommeliers. Launching in 2025, The Wine Salon offers three captivating programmes: Introductory Class, Fine Wine Class, and Champagne Class. Each session features a curated lecture, a tasting of five or six exquisite wines, and a dish perfectly crafted by the chef at Signature, our renowned French fine dining restaurant.

 

Enhance your wine knowledge and indulge in a seamless blend of flavours, aromas, and culinary artistry.

 

Join us for The Wine Salon—an unforgettable experience awaits.


Overview of the Wine Salon

Introductory Class
Embark on a guided journey through Europe’s finest wine regions:

 

Session 1: Italian Wines
Session 2: The Iberian Peninsula Wines (Spain & Portugal)
Session 3: Mediterranean Wine Regions, including captivating island vineyards
Session 4: European Wines (Germany, Austria, Hungary and more)
Session 5: France’s Grand Vins

 

Dates:
Tuesday classes: 14 Jan, 18 Feb, 11 Mar, 15 Apr, 13 May 2025
Thursday classes: 16 Jan, 20 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 15 May 2025

 

Participation Fee:
JPY 121,000 (incl. tax) for all five sessions.



Fine Wine Class
A global exploration of the finest wines from iconic regions:

 

Session 1: Chardonnay (white wines)
Session 2: Pinot Noir (red wines)
Session 3: Premier Sparkling Wines
Session 4: Re-enacting the Judgment of Paris (French Grand Wines vs. Global Greats)
Session 5: The World’s Grand Vins

 

Dates:
Tuesday classes: 17 June, 15 July, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 11 Nov 2025
Thursday classes: 19 June, 17 July, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 13 Nov 2025

 

Participation Fee:
JPY 154,000 (incl. tax) for all five sessions




Champagne Class
Discover the elegance and complexity of champagne:

 

Session 1: Introduction to Champagne
Session 2: Understanding Modern Champagne
Session 3: Monoseparations – Blanc de Blancs & Blanc de Noirs
Session 4: Rosé Champagne
Session 5: Vintage Champagne
Session 6: Prestige Champagnes

 

Dates:
Wednesday classes only: 16 Apr, 14 May, 18 June, 16 July, 17 Sep, 15 Oct 2025

 

Participation Fee:
JPY 187,000 (incl. tax) for all six sessions




Details of the Wine Salon

Expert Instructors:
These insightful sessions will be led by five seasoned sommeliers from Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo: Akihiko Nosaka, Hiroki Ikeda, Fumihiko Kamo, Daiki Suzuki, and Maika Yamamoto.

 

Location:
Semi-private dining room at Signature, French Fine Dining.

 

Exclusive Benefits for Participants:

  • Dining Voucher for Signature: One JPY 35,000 dining voucher for Signature (dinner course with five wine pairings). A companion may join for a special price of JPY 22,000 (tax incl.; service charge excl.).
  • Post-Salon Dining Offer: Participants can enjoy a short course menu at a special rate on the day of their session. A companion may also enjoy this offer for an additional charge.

 

Important Notes:

  • The participation fee includes a tasting of 5–6 wines tailored to the theme of each session and one dish.
  • Each salon is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
  • The Wine Salon is available in Japanese only.
  • The instructor for each session will be disclosed only to the participants.
  • As the salon will be held at Signature, our French fine dining restaurant on the 38th floor, the dress code is casual elegant.
  • The content, lecturers, and schedule of the salon are subject to change. Additionally, the event may be cancelled in the case of natural disasters, social conditions, or other unavoidable circumstances.
  • Once registration and payment are completed, class changes, transfers, or refunds are not permitted. Cancellations or transfers due to personal reasons after payment are also not allowed in principle.

Application Details

Application Period:
Application closes on 18 December 2024 at 23:59.

 

How to Apply:
Submit your application via the dedicated form here.

 

Notes:

 

  • Due to limited capacity, a lottery will be conducted if the course is oversubscribed.
  • Eligible applicants will be notified of the results of the lottery via email by 23 December 2024.
  • Participation fees must be paid via credit card (one-time payment) within one week of notification to successful applicants.

Enquiries about the Wine Salon at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo

Restaurant Reservations
Tel: +81 (0)3 3270 8188 (9am–9pm)
Email: motyo-fbres@mohg.com

 

Please note applications cannot be accepted via phone or email. Kindly apply through the dedicated form.

 

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