On Saturday, October 3, Shima Kanko Hotel in Shima City, Mie Prefecture, will host the “Ise Utsukushikuni Winery Maker’s Dinner.”
The dinner will feature wines made by Ise Utsukushikuni Winery, the first winery in the Ise-Shima area, together with the hotel’s seafood-focused French cuisine.
About the Maker’s Dinner
The event will offer a special course created for the dinner, pairing wines from Ise Utsukushikuni Winery, a small-scale craft wine producer in Ise City, with French cuisine that highlights ingredients from Mie Prefecture and the bounty of the sea.
Toshihiko Takatani, head winemaker at Ise Utsukushikuni Winery, is also scheduled to attend.
Using video and images, he will introduce the characteristics of the wines and the ideas behind their production.
Wines to Be Served
The following wines are scheduled to be served at the Maker’s Dinner.
・Isekko 2025
・Utsukushikuni Blanc 2025
・Utsukushikuni Koshu 2025
・Utsukushikuni Chardonnay 2025 ★ Maker’s Dinner exclusive
・Utsukushikuni Chardonnay Undersea Aged 2023 ★ Maker’s Dinner exclusive
・Utsukushikuni Orange 2025
・Utsukushikuni Noir 2025
・Cuvée Takatani Barrel Aged 2023 ★ Maker’s Dinner exclusive
The participation fee is ¥50,000 per person, including tax and service charge, as well as the meal and wines.
It will be a special evening expressing the character of the region through each plate and each glass.
Reference
Ise Utsukushikuni Winery Maker’s Dinner
— Wines Reflecting the Ise-Shima Terroir and Seafood French Cuisine —
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: Doors open 17:45 / Dinner 18:00–20:30 (scheduled)
Venue: La Mer the Classic restaurant (Shima Kanko Hotel The Classic)
Price: ¥50,000 per person (tax and service included), including meal and wines
Application deadline: Monday, September 28, 2026, 18:00
Reservations: Shima Kanko Hotel TEL 0599-43-1211 (main) ※ Registration closes when capacity is reached.