Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo invites you to join The Wine Salon, an exclusive series crafted by our award-winning sommeliers. In 2026, Wine Salon offers four captivating programmes, namely Wine Spectrum, The Essence of Champagne in first half of the year, followed by Wine Odyssey and The Grower and The Land in second half of the year. Each chapter comprises five immersive sessions designed to inspire exploration, deepen appreciation, and celebrate the artistry of wine through a harmonious blend of flavour, aroma, and culinary excellence.
Wine Salon
Tokyo
Wine Salon 2026 – A Journey with Our Exceptional Sommeliers
Wine Salon Programmes
Wine Spectrum
Highlighting the rich diversity of wine through the lens of wine region, grape varieties, and producers.
Session 1: Emerging Wine Regions
Session 2: International Varieties
Session 3: Indigenous Grapes
Session 4: The Evolution of Wine
Session 5: Tasting the World’s Leading Producers
Dates:
Tuesday classes: 13 Jan, 10 Feb, 10 Mar, 7 Apr, 12 May 2026
Wednesday classes: 14 Jan, 11 Feb, 11 Mar, 8 Apr, 13 May 2026
Participation Fee:
JPY 121,000 for all five sessions. Price includes tax and subject to 15% service charge.
The Essence of Champagne
A course exploring the past, present, and future of Champagne through its remarkable journey.
Session 1: Chapter 1: The History of Bubbles Built by Great Figures
Session 2: Chapter 2: Dosage and Style Classification
Session 3: Chapter 3: Harmony of Multiple Years — The New Trends in Champagne
Session 4: Chapter 4: Blanc de Blancs vs. Blanc de Noirs
Session 5: Chapter 5: The Art of Champagne Aging
Dates:
[Fully Booked] Thursday classes: 15 Jan, 12 Feb, 12 Mar, 9 Apr, 14 May 2026
Saturday classes: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 16 May 2026
Participation Fee:
JPY 154,000 for all five sessions. Price includes tax and subject to 15% service charge.
Wine Odyssey
An exploratory wine course that takes you on a journey across continents, discovering renowned wine regions from around the world.
Session 1: Wine regions of North America
Session 2: Wine Regions of South America and Africa
Session 3: Wine Regions of Asia and Oceania
Session 4: Wine Regions of Europe
Session 5: France’s Iconic Wines That Shaped History
Dates:
Tuesday classes: 16 June, 7 Jul, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 17 Nov 2026
Wednesday classes: 17 June, 8 Jul, 16 Sep, 14 Oct, 18 Nov 2026
Participation Fee:
JPY 121,000 for all five sessions. Price includes tax and subject to 15% service charge.
The Grower and the Land
An exploratory course delving into the essence of Champagne through the eyes of artisans in harmony with the land, a continuation of The Essence of Champagne program.
Session 1: Chapter 6: The Masters Behind Champagne — The Maisons
Session 2: Chapter 7: Terroir Expressionists — The Récoltants
Session 3: Chapter 8: The Story of Champagne Woven by the Land — Terroir
Session 4: Chapter 9: The Unique Character Hidden Within the Stone Walls — The Clos
Session 5: Chapter 10: The Pinnacle of Champagne — The Prestige Cuvée
Dates:
Thursday classes: 18 June, 9 Jul, 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 19 Nov 2026
Saturday classes: 20 June, 11 Jul, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 21 Nov 2026
Participation Fee:
JPY 176,000 for all five sessions. Price includes tax and subject to 15% service charge.
Details of the Wine Salon
Expert Instructors:
These insightful sessions will be led by award-winning sommeliers from Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo: Akihiko Nosaka, Hiroki Ikeda, Daiki Suzuki, and Maika Yamamoto.
Location:
Private dining room at Sense, Cantonese Fine Dining.
Exclusive Benefits for Participants:
- Dinner voucher for Sense: One JPY 35,000 dining voucher for Sense, course-menu with five wine pairings. A companion may join for a special price of JPY 22,000. The price is inclusive of tax and subject to service charge.
- Participants can enjoy a short course-menu on the day of the session. A companion may also enjoy this offer for an additional charge.
- Participants will receive special privileges for the 2027 Wine Program and exclusive wine events.
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 14 participants.
- The Wine Salon is available in Japanese only.
- The instructor for each session will be disclosed only to the participants.
- The salon will be held at Sense, a Cantonese fine dining restaurant on the 37th floor.
- 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
How to Apply:
Submit your application via the dedicated form here.
Notes:
- In the event of oversubscription, selection will be made by random draw.
- Eligible applicants will be notified of the results of the lottery via email.
- 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 (10am–8pm)
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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