On March 26, 2019, the Friends of Nagano Wine hosted Mr. Manabu Yagasaki, CEO and winemaker of Alps winery. Mr. Yagasaki studied at Oregon State University with Professor Walter Clore, who is widely known as the "father of wine" in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Alps is one of the largest and most … Continue reading Alps Winery Seminar and Tasting
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Alps Winery Tasting–CLOSED
Our next tasting event features the wines of ALPS Winery located in Shiojiri, Nagano. ALPS Winery CEO Manabu Yagasaki will present a range of wines from the winery. Date: May 26, 2019 Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm Location: Ginza NAGANO Participation is limited to 15 people on a first come first serve basis. We request payment … Continue reading Alps Winery Tasting–CLOSED
Tasting with Kusunoki Winery
On January 31, 2019, the Friends of Nagano wine hosted a tasting of Nagano wine with Mr. Shigeyuki Kusunoki, the winemaker of Kusunoki Winery in Suzaka, Nagano. Mr. Kusunoki studied winemaking at the University of Adelaide in Australia and his wines have been recognized in international competitions. He spoke about the challenges of grape growing and winemaking in … Continue reading Tasting with Kusunoki Winery
Tasting with Sun Sun Winery
On October 4, 2018, the Friends of Nagano wine hosted a Nagano wine tasting with Mr. Hideo Togawa. Mr. Togawa was born in Hiroshima and is a graduate of Yamanashi University, where he majored in oenology. He joined the Kikkoman Corporation in 1966 as an oenology researcher. In 1980, he was named head of Manns wine … Continue reading Tasting with Sun Sun Winery
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