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25th anniversary tasting of mature Australian wines in Tokyo

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Tokyo wine tasting with Richard

Join Richard Hemming MW in Tokyo for a benchmark tasting of mature Margaret River wines.

Celebrate 25 years of JancisRobinson.com and the launch of our Japanese site as we build our presence in Asia and our commitment to the region’s wine community. Join Richard Hemming MW in Tokyo on 22 March to discover the flavours and stories behind some of the finest wines Australia has to offer.

Richard writes  It’s an absolute delight to be sharing these awesome bottles with wine lovers in Tokyo. I’ve put together eight fully mature vintages from some of Margaret River’s most iconic wineries. It’s the perfect way to celebrate our Japanese launch, and I look forward to spreading the love of great wine with our new audience.

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Mature Margaret River wine tasting

Wines

  1. Pierro, Chardonnay 2023 
  2. Stella Bella, Suckfizzle Chardonnay 2021 
  3. Voyager Estate, MJW Chardonnay 2019 
  4. Leeuwin Estate, Art Series Chardonnay 2010 
  5. LAS Vino, Pirate Blend 2020 
  6. Xanadu, Stevens Road Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 
  7. Moss Wood, Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 
  8. Cullen Wines, Diana Madeline 2007

WHEN  Sunday 22 March – two 90-minute sessions starting at 3.00 pm and 6.00 pm.

WHERE  Legrand Filles et Fils 〒106-0047 5-1-27 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo. Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line 0 minute walk from Hiroo Station Exit 4

COST  JPY18,000 

Tickets are available here.

About Richard Hemming MW

Richard has been a major contributor to JancisRobinson.com since 2008, including his six-year series documenting the Odyssean process of becoming a Master of Wine. His career started at UK specialist retailer Majestic Wine, moved to a vintage in South Australia and a harvest in southern England, before he spent ten years writing about wine from a base in London. In 2019 Richard relocated to Singapore, where he became the regional head of wine for 67 Pall Mall. Richard returned to Team Jancis in 2025 as editorial consultant, writing about wine across Asia and beyond, as well as producing podcasts and video. He increased his remit in 2026, becoming head of creative, Asia, with responsibilities for all things wine across the region, including events.

About our event sponsors

Margaret River Wine

Margaret River is a secluded, coastal wine region in Australia’s south-west. It is located where the powerful Indian and Southern Oceans meet, engulfing ancient terrain with energising salt-kissed air. Cared for by traditional owners, the Wadandi people for 50,000 years, it is one of the most important biodiverse environments on Earth. Discover a breathtaking place, growing globally revered fine wines.

Wine Australia

Wine Australia empowers the success of the Australian wine sector through research, innovation and adoption to enhance global competitiveness and meet the challenges of tomorrow, today; market development to increase the demand and premium paid for Australian wine; and regulatory services to safeguard Australian wine’s integrity and uphold the sector’s reputation. Wine Australia is funded by the sector, for the sector, through grape-grower, winemaker and exporter levies and user-pays charges, with matching funds from the Australian Government for research and innovation. Established under the Wine Australia Act 2013, it is a Commonwealth Government statutory authority.

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