Japan is famous for sake, but did you know it also makes excellent wine – and boasts its own native white grape varietal, called koshu? Join our wine tutor and resident Japan expert Sarah Stewart for a fabulous evening immersed in the culture of Japan’s wine-growing regions while tasting some hard-to-find premium Japanese wines!

We will delve into the fascinating history of wine production in Japan from medieval times to the Meiji period and modern day, while exploring Japan’s main wine-producing regions :

• Yamanashi : famous for koshu, Muscat Bailey A and a unique vine trellising method adapted for this humid climate

• Nagano and Yamagata : emerging stars in the Japanese wine industry focusing on Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet and Merlot

• Hokkaido : pushing the limits of cool climate viticulture in the north.

On this evening you will taste seven premium Japanese wines from a variety of styles, accompanied by fine cheeses and Japanese-influenced nibbles.

About the Instructor and School:
Dr. Sarah Stewart teaches wine and sake qualifications at West London Wine School. She is a WSET Certified Sake Educator and Wine Scholar Guild Course Instructor, and has lived in Japan and travelled widely within the country, including to the major wine producing regions. You can find her @sakestudies on Instagram.
West London Wine School is a local, independent and award-winning wine and sake school founded in 2010 and based in the heart of West London. Our courses and tastings focus on enjoying beverages whilst learning more in a relaxed and informal setting with friendly people and industry-leading tutors. In 2018 we received the prestigious WSET Educator of the Year Award for the top wine education provider globally, and have an average review score of 5 stars on Trip Advisor.

£55 per person