Experience the Deliciousness of Japanese Wines at Château Mercian Festival 2025

The Château Mercian Festival 2025 is set to take place on May 30th and 31st at the Shibuya Cast Space and Garden in Tokyo, organized by Mercian Corporation, led by President Masamitsu Otsuka. The festival aims to share the joy and deliciousness of Japanese wines with attendees who may not usually have access to them, promoting greater awareness of the Japanese wine industry.

This year’s event will feature three wineries from Château Mercian: Katsunuma Winery, Kikyogahara Winery, and the Wanoko Winery. Additionally, the festival will include seminars and wine sales organized by the Arpeizand Winery and MK Farm Kobushi from Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, which has been receiving consulting from Mercian since 2021.

Festival Details

- Dates: May 30 (Friday) from 17:00 - 20:00 and May 31 (Saturday) from 11:00 - 19:00
- Location: Shibuya Cast Space and Garden (1-23-21 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
- Admission: Free entry, no prior reservation required. Some content may require advance bookings at a fee. Guests wishing to purchase glass wines will need to buy wine tickets, which can be used at all booths for both Japanese wines and snacks from the Château Mercian booth.

Highlights of the Château Mercian Festival 2025

1. Guest Participation of Two Start-Up Wineries

Both the Iwate-based Arpeizand Winery and MK Farm Kobushi will join the festival as part of Mercian's consulting initiative, featuring talk sessions and wine tasting sales.

2. A Variety of Programs (subject to changes)

- Talk Events: Featuring the three wineries from Château Mercian, where winery makers will recommend their finest wines.
- Mini Seminars: Conducted by young wine makers discussing wine making processes and selection, in addition to a sustainability-focused seminar related to wine.
- Wine Glass Sales: Exclusive portable wine glasses from Riedel Japan.

3. A Rich Selection of Glorious Glass Wines and Local Cuisine

Enjoy a variety of wines from Château Mercian's three wineries and local dishes from Yamanashi Prefecture, showcased in food trucks and dining zones.

4. Four Special Seminars (paid, prior reservation required)

- An assembly of wine makers from the three Château Mercian wineries.
- A retrospective on Mercian's consulting activities featuring Arpeizand Winery and MK Farm Kobushi.
- Explore the history and challenges of Koshu wine.
- Experience Koshu wine in Riedel glasses.

To learn more about the details of the seminars, including speakers, tasting items, and prices, please visit the specific page for the Château Mercian Festival 2025 on Mercian Group’s official online wine shop, “WINE & DOORS.” (https://wineanddoors.jp/view/page/festival)

Registration Information

Tickets for the “Château Mercian Festival 2025” can be purchased from the WINE & DOORS ticket page (registration required). Ticket sales begin on April 10 at 12:00.

Mercian Corporation continues to adhere to its motto “Creating Delicious Futures for Wine” by providing fulfilling experiences that allow people to connect through the enjoyment of wine.