Japanese Winemakers, Foreign Soils

📅 Date: Saturday, 27 September

⏰ Time: 2:00 – 6:00pm (Food will be served 2:00 – 4:00pm)

📍 Location: EatSnake, 33 Desker Road, #02-01 Singapore 209565

Japanese Winemakers, Foreign Soils

Our Japanese wine session left everyone asking for more, so we started wondering: what next?

This time, we’re following a related but different path – the fascinating stories of Japanese winemakers who’ve taken their craft abroad. Four producers who packed up their philosophy along with their suitcases, finding themselves drawn to distant vineyards yet guided by a distinctly homegrown sensibility.

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Chanterêves (Burgundy, France)

After wine studies in Germany, Tomoko Kuriyama came to Burgundy for harvest and discovered that both the region and Guillaume Bott had stolen her heart. Together, they make wines shimmering with crystalline energy – whites that practically vibrate in the glass, reds that burst with bright, juicy fruit.

Pedres Blanques (Côtes Catalanes, France)

When officials questioned their future in France, wine lovers rallied behind Rié and Hirofumi Shoji – and it’s easy to see why. Coming from steep slopes where the Pyrenees tumble into the sea, this is Grenache with lift and line – graceful, yes, but quietly intense too.

Junichi Fujita (Oregon, USA)

After working with leading figures like Pierre Overnoy, Jean-Louis Dutraive, and Stanko Radikon, Junichi brought what he’d learned to Oregon’s cool, windswept hills. Following Japanese “do-nothing” farming principles, he crafts perfumed, light-footed Pinot Noir with surprising depth and clarity.

Sato (Central Otago, New Zealand)

Yoshiaki and Kyoko Sato settled in Central Otago’s breathtaking mountain landscape after falling hard for wine and learning from the best. Their wines are contemplative and full of quiet energy – lifted and fine, layered with texture and aromatic depth.

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These producers remind us that terroir is about more than just the ground beneath our feet – it’s about the people who choose to farm it.

We think of this as the natural sequel to our Japanese wine gathering. The same spirit of discovery, with a plot twist. It’s a chance to taste how Japanese winemakers interpret vineyards far from home, and to discover how soil and soul can dance together in unexpected ways.

Most of all, it promises great wines, great food, and great company.

What We’re Pouring

Chanterêves, Bourgogne Chardonnay 2022

Chanterêves, Savigny-lès-Beaune Rouge “Dessus de Montchenevoy” 2022

Chanterêves, Nuits-Saint-Georges “Les Tuyaux” 2022

Junichi Fujita, “Konomama” Pinot Noir 2021

Junichi Fujita, “Sonomama” Pinot Noir 2022

Pedres Blanques, Rouge 2022

Sato, Riesling 2022

Sato, “L’Atypique” Pinot Gris 2023

Sato, La Ferme de Sato “Le Chant du Vent” Chardonnay 2021

Sato, La Ferme de Sato “Schisteux” Chenin Blanc 2021

Sato, La Ferme de Sato “Sous Bois” Cabernet Franc 2021

Sato, La Ferme de Sato “Sur Les Nuages” Pinot Noir 2022

The Food

To complement the pours, bites are on us. We've arranged a special one-day-only appearance from Nonette, the Singaporean-run, Parisian banh mi sensation.

From 2 to 4 pm, they'll be serving their cult Jambon-Beurre banh mi (with a vegetarian option available) alongside their signature Kaya and Lao Gan Ma donuts, a playful Asian-Western counterpoint to the wines.

The Venue

EatSnake, a unique creative testbed and event space, is a project by the award-winning interior design firm, Laank.

Located in a heritage shophouse in the historic district of Little India, the venue serves as a versatile space for experimenting and executing new ideas. It’s played host to everything from private dinners and art exhibitions to flea markets and community-driven events – all in a setting designed to foster creativity and connection.

Terms & Conditions

• Full payment through Eventbrite is required to secure the reservation. Payment must be made in advance and cannot be accepted at the venue.
• Please note that food service will be available from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM only. Guests arriving outside of this timeframe may not be accommodated, and service cannot be guaranteed beyond the stated hours.
• Artisan Cellars reserves the right to make changes to the wine line-up in the event of unforeseen circumstances.