Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo will host "Wine Program 2025 by Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo," featuring the hotel's unique sommelier team, from March 2025 to February 2026.

This program, launched in 2015, is an annual event highly regarded among wine connoisseurs. This year marks its 10th iteration and coincides with the hotel's 20th anniversary, with a lineup befitting the celebratory year.

The theme for the Wine Program is "Exceptional." It comprises 13 dinner events where guests can experience exquisite pairings of wines meticulously selected by the sommelier team and superb dishes created by the chefs of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. Prepare for an unparalleled, sublime wine dinner experience, woven from the harmony of exceptional wine, cuisine, and service.

Typically, wine dinners are presented by pairing wine with existing dishes. However, at Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo's Wine Program, chefs and sommeliers engage in extensive discussions to meticulously construct the food and wine pairings from scratch. This collaborative effort results in an exceptional experience that cannot be found elsewhere.

Indispensable to this program is the hotel's sommelier team. Mr. Akihiko Nosaka, Director of Wine, is a rare Japanese sommelier holding the Advanced Sommelier Certificate from The Court of Master Sommelier, and he won the "10th All Japan Best Sommelier Competition" in 2023.

This team, including Mr. Nosaka, is composed of outstanding members among the over 20 Japan Sommelier Association certified sommeliers, boasting a high level of knowledge and service skills.

Led by Mr. Nosaka, the team includes Sommelier Supervisor Ms. Maika Yamamoto, winner of the "Pommery Sommelier Competition 2023," and Chef Sommelier Mr. Daiki Ikeda, who was the runner-up, as well as the promising Sommelier Supervisor Mr. Daiki Suzuki.

Furthermore, Senior Chef Sommelier Mr. Fumihiko Kamo, who previously worked at a Michelin three-star restaurant in France, was awarded the Chevalier de l'Ordre du Mérite Agricole in France in 2024 for his long-standing contributions to culinary culture, recognizing his distinguished achievements.

The hotel's restaurants feature cuisine prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, with their quality recognized globally. The sommelier team provides expert wine pairings for a diverse range of culinary genres, including French, Italian, and Cantonese, across the hotel's various restaurants and bars. The pairings of cuisine and wine, created collaboratively by these top-tier chefs and sommeliers, are truly works of art.

Beyond the exquisite flavors born from the marriage of food and wine, the program's charm lies in the sommelier's explanations and the stories about the wine's origin and history, offering guests a deeper understanding of culinary culture. We invite you to savor this exceptional experience, crafted by the outstanding sommelier team and chefs of Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.

Wine Program 2025 by Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Prologue: Haute Couture Champagne
Date | Saturday, March 22, 2025
Venue | French Fine Dining "Signature"
Price | ¥41,800 (incl. tax)
Champagne is entering a new era, crafted by next-generation artisans who express the essence of terroir with their unique approaches while honoring tradition. These champagnes offer a novel allure, a fusion of tradition and innovation befitting the name "haute couture." Please enjoy the exquisite pairings of these distinctive champagnes with the course menu at the French fine dining restaurant "Signature."

Italy's Rising Producers
Date | Saturday, April 26, 2025
Venue | Italian Dining "Keshiki"
Price | ¥19,800 (incl. tax)
This wine dinner focuses on Italy's most talked-about wine producers, who continue to evolve and innovate while upholding tradition since their inception. Enjoy Chef Fulvio Ventura's special course menu, which artfully interprets regional Italian dishes, paired with premium wines carefully selected by our sommeliers, including renowned Italian varietals like Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino.

California Wines: Then and Now
Date | Saturday, May 24, 2025
Venue | Cantonese Cuisine "SENSE"
Price | ¥46,200 (incl. tax)
California wines, a rising force, now lead the global wine scene. While rich and full-bodied styles once dominated, recent years have seen a surge in interest for delicate and elegant wines, dubbed "New California Wines," expanding the region's potential. Savor the "then and now" of these exquisite wines, born from fertile land, unique culture, and diverse backgrounds, complemented by the perfect harmony of Cantonese cuisine.

World Wine Fair
Date | Friday, June 27 & Saturday, June 28, 2025
Venue | International Dining "Ventaglio"
Price | ¥13,200 per day (incl. tax)
The "World Wine Fair" offers a selection of over 20 wines, ranging from Old World vintages to New World regions, all meticulously chosen by our sommeliers. Enjoy conversing with sommeliers at the wine table to find your preferred selection. Pair them freely with buffet dishes featuring seasonal ingredients that blend diverse culinary cultures.

French Legacy: The Genealogy of French Cuisine and Wine
Date | Friday, July 25, 2025
Venue | French Fine Dining "Signature"
Price | ¥45,540 (incl. tax)
French cuisine and wine have continuously evolved throughout history. Traditional regional dishes, rooted in local culture and climate, have emerged in each area, giving rise to wines that express the characteristics of their terroir. Reflecting on the history of these cuisines and wines, please savor the blissful marriage of course dishes—which blend traditional cuisine with modern touches—from French fine dining "Signature," and the distinctive wines born from the French terroir.

Champagne High Tea
Date | Friday, August 22 & Saturday, August 23, 2025
Venue | Oriental Lounge
Price | ¥18,700 per day (incl. tax)
The "Champagne High Tea," a delight for champagne lovers, features a selection of carefully chosen champagnes by our sommeliers, served free-flow for 90 minutes. Enjoy a luxurious interlude with the glittering night view from the 38th floor, forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city.

A New Pairing Experience: "Spice x Wine"
Date | Saturday, September 27, 2025
Venue | International Dining "Ventaglio"
Price | ¥18,700 (served as a course menu)
The allure of spices lies in their diversity and the rich flavors that add color to cuisines worldwide. Chef Vincent Wang, adept at using spices, presents a special course menu, paired with wines selected by our sommeliers. This offers a new sensory experience where wine enhances spice, and spice elevates wine, taking you on a flavorful adventure as if traveling to exotic lands.

"Live Pairing": A Collaboration Between Chef and Sommelier
Date | Saturday, October 25, 2025
Venue | Cantonese Cuisine "SENSE"
Price | ¥46,200 (incl. tax)
An exclusive wine dinner for 18 guests, where Executive Chinese Chef Toshiyuki Nakajima of "SENSE" showcases his culinary artistry right before your eyes. Experience the thrill of a live performance as the sommelier collaborates with the chef to devise perfect pairings. Indulge in a novel and sublime dinner, born from the synergy of chef and sommelier.

Krug: The Art of Craftsmanship
Date | Saturday, November 22, 2025
Venue | "Pizza Bar on 38th" or "Tapas Molecular Bar" (Please choose one)
Price | ¥110,000 each
Krug, hailed as "Champagne that sings like an orchestra," features the exceptionally rare "Clos du Mesnil," a true work of art born from a single vineyard, single varietal, and single year. Paired with these exquisite Krug collections, we present a unique gastronomic experience crafted by the artisans of "Pizza Bar on 38th" and "Tapas Molecular Bar." Enjoy a fusion of surprise and gastronomy at these exclusive counter seats, limited to eight guests each.

Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo 20th Anniversary Exclusive Wine Dinner: D.R.C. (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti)
Date | Friday, December 5, 2025
Venue | French Fine Dining "Signature"
Price | ¥583,000
Experience an ultimate, one-night-only luxury at French fine dining "Signature," open exclusively for just 8 guests. To commemorate our 20th anniversary on December 2, 2025, we present a special wine dinner featuring Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (D.R.C.), revered as the pinnacle of the wine world and renowned for its rarity. Indulge in the extraordinary luxury of savoring seven exceptional wines from D.R.C.'s Grand Cru vineyards, including "La Romanée-Conti," the world's most prestigious red wine, with a market value said to exceed 3 million yen, and the world-class white wine "Montrachet." Furthermore, a guest speaker with profound knowledge of D.R.C. wines will share insights to further enhance the appreciation of these wines. Please fully enjoy this unparalleled and special occasion.

Premium Champagne High Tea
Date | Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Oriental Lounge
Price | ¥26,400
Concluding 2025, we host the "Premium Champagne High Tea" at the "Oriental Lounge," located on the 38th floor, the hotel's highest level. Enjoy a selection of dazzling and sophisticated champagnes, chosen by our sommeliers, served free-flow for 90 minutes. Spend a festive evening with champagne in an extraordinary setting that offers a respite from the urban bustle.

Premium World Wine: Exceptional Selection
Date | Saturday, January 24, 2026
Venue | French Fine Dining "Signature"
Price | ¥66,000 (incl. tax)
We present a truly sublime wine experience, gathering premium wines meticulously selected from renowned wineries worldwide. The sommelier team has curated a collection of brilliant, exceptional wines, including "Cristal," the symbol of Champagne, and "Kistler," a leading premium white wine from California. The harmony between this select range of exceptional wines and the course menu at French fine dining "Signature" will deliver a luxurious moment that stimulates the senses. Please savor a world of exquisite and refined gastronomy, filled with joy and discovery.

Grand Finale: "Black Truffle x SENSE x Fine Burgundy"
Date | Saturday, February 21, 2026
Venue | Cantonese Cuisine "SENSE"
Price | ¥88,000
Burgundy, France, is a land of aspiration for wine lovers. The rich flavors created by differences in terroir, even within the same grape variety, offer profound tastes that speak to the depth of wine. For the finale of this wine program, "SENSE" Cantonese cuisine presents a special menu that maximizes the natural flavors of the ingredients. Please enjoy the luxurious "once-in-a-lifetime" marriage of dishes adorned with fragrant black truffles and well-aged Burgundy wines.