Oenophilia Wine Dining Event – April 2025
In April 2025, the Cambridge & Oxford Society of Japan returned to Oenophilia in Meguro. This gourmet “Wine Dining” restaurant was first visited in September 2024 and proved so popular that a second event was arranged. It was also the first Society event held since Naoko Miyazaki-san succeeded Tim Minton as President during the 120th Anniversary celebrations.
Owner and Sommelier Katsumi Shuta-san presenting Champagne N.V. Poilvert Jacques.
Upon arrival, guests were welcomed by Owner and prize-winning Sommelier Katsumi Shuta-san, who served glasses of Champagne N.V. Poilvert Jacques as a delightful introduction to the evening.
Once the champagne had been enjoyed, guests took their seats in a relaxed, free-seating style. Naoko-san then gave a brief welcome and introduced the programme for the evening.
Guests enjoying the evening at Oenophilia.
After a short pause while preparations were completed, dinner was served. The menu for the evening was as follows:
- Smoked salmon with cream cheese tart
- Shellfish curry
- Appetizer Choucroute
- Amatriciana Fusilli
- Homemade country-style duck and port paté
- Beef stewed in Cabernet Sauvignon
- Gorgonzola Picante
- Lemon Powder Cake
- Fresh chocolate
Each course was paired with a single glass of the following selected wines:
- Champagne N.V. Poilvert Jacques
- 2007 Châteaux Loudenne
- 2023 Sauternes Delor
- Banyuls
Additional complimentary drinks were available throughout the evening, including beer, highball, orange juice, oolong tea, ginger ale, and cola. A selection of free wines was also provided.
The event was very well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by all participants.