2021-01-19
RUINART

The Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2021 to be held in Tokyo and Osaka for the first time!

Ruinart, the world's oldest Champagne house, will hold the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2021 in Japan for the first time this spring, hosted by Cellar Master, Frédéric Panaïotis. The Sommelier Challenge, which has been held in 12 countries, started in 2010 to provide training and support for sommeliers in each country. Those who pass the first screening (written assignments*) will compete in a blind tasting to test their knowledge of wine in general in a written format in Japanese and English at venues in Tokyo and Osaka in March.

The two winners will be invited to the "Ruinart Sommelier Week**" in Paris and Reims, France, together with the winners from each country.

*First screening assignment: Please answer each of the Japanese and English questions in the entry sheet.

**Ruinart Sommelier Week: A special program organized by Frédéric Panaïotis. Visit the cellars, vineyards and the CIVC (Comité Champagne). Please note that the program is subject to change without notice. Please also note that the program is scheduled to take place after the convergence of Covid-19.

Host: MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.

Cooperation: Japan Sommelier Association (JSA)

The schedule of the contest is as follows,

Application starts January 20, 2021 (Wednesday)

Application deadline February 19 (Friday)

Announcement of the winners of the first screening will be made March 1 (Monday)

Sommelier Challenge March 18 (Thursday) in Tokyo, March 22 (Monday) in Osaka

Winners will be announced on April 1 (Thursday)

We are waiting for applications from all sommeliers in Japan!

Click here for application requirements (entry sheet)

https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2021/

To apply,

Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2021 office (special website, e-mail, fax only)

Special website: https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2021/

Entry Sheet：https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2021/EntrySheet.pdf

Application fax number: 03-3796-7830 (Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00)

Application e-mail address: ruinart_sommelier_challenge@kkcrea.com

Inquiries: 03-3796-0126 (Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00)

 

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2024-02-26
DOM PÉRIGNON

A one-night-only pairing dinner “TENJIN x Dom Perignon x Special Matsuzaka Beef” will be held on March 22nd (Friday)

ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels Resorts is holding a one-night-only dinner event "Dom Perignon x Specialty Matsusaka Beef Pairing Dinner" where you can enjoy the pairing of France's finest champagne "Dom Perignon" and "Specialty Matsusaka Beef" at the restaurant "TENJIN". TENJIN” will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024.

2024-01-30
KRUG

“KRUG FOUR HANDS DINNER” will be held for a limited time with the theme of “lemon” performed by KRUG ambassador chefs from Japan and Singapore.

Krug is holding a limited-time event where Krug ambassador chefs Kenta Kayama (Japan) of Margotto e Baciare and Kenjiro Hashida (Singapore) of HASHIDA SINGAPORE will offer a pairing menu with the theme of "KRUG x LEMON." KRUG FOUR HANDS DINNER" will be held.

2024-01-15
RUINART

Three popular stores in Kobe and Kyoto will be holding a collaboration event where you can enjoy food pairing menus with Ruinart!

Three popular restaurants in Kobe and Kyoto have created a pairing menu with Ruinart using crab, duck, and beef.

2023-11-22
RUINART

Two winners have been selected from the high-level competition “Ruinart Sommelier Challenge” to find excellent domestic sommeliers.

Ruinart held the "Ruinart Sommelier Challenge", a program to discover outstanding sommeliers in Japan, in Tokyo on October 30th (Monday) and in Kyoto on November 2nd (Thursday).

2023-10-30
RUINART

Celebrity guests Aya Omasa, Harumi Sato, Takako Inagaki, and Mizuka Ueno will appear at the exhibition "RUINART MAISON 1729" that embodies Ruinart's world view.

Ruinart is currently holding an exhibition called ``RUINART MAISON 1729'' at Bank Gallery from October 28th (Saturday) to November 5th (Sunday), which embodies the brand's themes such as champagne, gastronomy, art, and sustainability.

2023-10-24
RUINART

Limited time exhibition “RUINART MAISON 1729” will be held!

Champagne Maison Ruinart will open "RUINART MAISON 1729," an exhibition that embodies the brand, for a limited time from Saturday, October 28th to Sunday, November 5th. Additionally, the venue will host tasting sessions, brunch, and dinner.

【Special Site】

https://mhdkk.com/brands/ruinart/maison-1729/

2023-10-05
KRUG

``KRUG STUDIO'' is an immersive sound experience pop-up event. Celebrity guests such as Emiri Miyamoto, Miki Maya, Yusuke Onuki, and Kafka Shishido appeared.

Krug is holding an immersive sound experience studio "KRUG STUDIO" at Roppongi Hills Ohane Plaza from October 4th (Wednesday) to October 9th (Monday holiday).

2023-09-01
RUINART

The Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2023 to be held in Tokyo and Kyoto! Application period extended!

Ruinart, the world's oldest Champagne house, will hold the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2023 in Japan, hosted by Cellar Master, Frédéric Panaïotis.

Host: MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.

Cooperation: Japan Sommelier Association (JSA)

 

The schedule of the contest is as follows,

Application starts September 1, 2023 (Friday)

Application deadline October 8, 2023 (Sunday)

Announcement of the winners of the first screening will be made October 9 (Monday)

Sommelier Challenge October 30 (Monday) in Tokyo, November 2 (Thursday) in Kyoto

We are waiting for applications from all sommeliers in Japan!

Click here for application requirements (entry sheet)

https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2023/

To apply,

Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2023 office (special website, e-mail only)

Application e-mail address: ruinart_sommelier_challenge@kkcrea.com

Inquiries: 03-3796-0126 (Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00)

2023-08-25
VEUVE CLICQUOT

Three New Collaboration Restaurants to be Added; "Veuve Clicquot Burger Pairing" to Open for Limited Time

From June 2023, “Veuve Clicquot Burger Pairing” will be held at restaurants and bars nationwide to enjoy the pairing of “Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label” and a special burger in the season when the sun shines.

Three new restaurants have been selected for this new collaboration: BANK, Brasserie Va-tout, and Nicolai Bergmann NOMU.

2023-08-23
ARDBEG

"Ardbeg Anthology The Harpies Tail", which realized the ultimate hybrid of smoky and sweet, will be released in advance at the committee store (EC site) from September 5 (Tuesday), and will be released from September 20 (Wednesday).

Ardbeg Anthology The Harpy's Tale, the first product in the Anthology Collection, is the ultimate hybrid of smokiness and sweetness, and will be available for pre-sale at Ardbeg committie stores (EC site) on Tuesday, September 5, and general sales will start on September 20 (Wednesday) in limited quantities.