A limited winery dinner event is being held at Tamba Wine in Kyotamba, Kyoto Prefecture on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in collaboration with Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba. The event is available exclusively to guests staying at the hotel on the night of the event.
The Fairfield by Marriott Michinoeki Project operates 29 accommodation-focused hotels across Japan, promoting travel that uses hotels as a base for exploring lesser-known local attractions. "Tamba Wine Winery Dinner" has been offered in collaboration with local winery Tamba Wine since 2022 and has been well received each time.
Winery Tour and Dinner Experience
Participants will tour the vineyards and winery facility alongside Tamba Wine's winemaker, getting an up-close look at the wine production process while hearing behind-the-scenes stories directly from the people who make it. A highlight of the tour is exclusive access to the barrel cellar — normally off-limits to visitors — where guests can taste wine drawn directly from the barrels. The aroma and flavor profile of barrel-aged wine differs from the finished bottled product, offering a rare sensory experience of the aging process.
Following the tour, guests will enjoy a dinner course featuring seasonal ingredients from Kyotamba paired with wines specially selected by Tamba Wine.
Dinner Course
Kyotamba Spring Vegetables and Wagyu Beef Dinner Course
Amuse-bouche / Appetizer 1 / Appetizer 2 / Seasonal fish dish / Grilled Wagyu beef / Dessert / Coffee + 4 wine pairings
Menu is subject to change depending on ingredient availability at the time of sourcing.
Wine Pairing
"Dela Gris" (Sparkling) 2025
This sparkling wine is made from Delaware grapes — a variety typically used for white wine — but produced using the red wine method, where grape skins and seeds are macerated with the juice during fermentation. Its golden hue has earned it the name "orange wine," and it features a fragrant citrus aroma with a full-bodied, medium finish.
While Delaware white wines tend to be fruity and easy to drink, Dela Gris draws out the richness of the grape skins through extended maceration, adding a depth that sets it apart from conventional white wine. Fine bubbles create a pleasant effervescence, and the complexity born from red wine-style production makes it a luxurious pour. Additional wines curated by Tamba Wine will also be served throughout the dinner.
Event Details
| Date & Time | Saturday, May 23, 2026, 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM |
| Venue | Tamba Wine |
| Price | ¥16,000 (tax included) per person with wine pairing / ¥12,000 (tax included) per person without wine pairing |
| Capacity | 12 guests (minimum 6 required to hold the event) |
Benefit: Round-trip transfer between Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba and Tamba Wine is included. Guests who do not drink alcohol may also arrive by private car.
Schedule
| Time | |
|---|---|
| 4:00 PM | Depart from Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba |
| 4:15 PM | Arrive at Tamba Wine / Check-in |
| 4:30 PM | Premium Winery Tour (barrel cellar tasting experience) |
| 5:30 PM | Dinner begins |
| 8:00 PM | Dinner ends / Shopping |
| 8:15 PM | Depart from Tamba Wine |
| 8:30 PM | Arrive at Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba |
Reservations
Reservation period: Monday, March 16, 2026 to Monday, May 11, 2026, 5:00 PM
Reservations: Fairfield by Marriott Kyoto Kyotamba, TEL: 0771-82-1311
Dinner charges are to be settled at the Tamba Wine restaurant and are separate from hotel accommodation fees.
Participation is for junior high school students and above. (Same price as adult without wine pairing.)
Cancellations after May 11 will incur a cancellation fee equivalent to the full dinner cost.
About Tamba Wine
Founded in 1979 by Tetsuo Kuroi with a vision to create wines that complement Kyoto's food culture, Tamba Wine is a winery with international recognition, having won the Monde Selection Gold Award six consecutive years from 1984. The winery pursues wine production that pairs well with Japanese cuisine, continually exploring new techniques while keeping environmental impact in mind.
Address: 96 Toyoda Torii-no, Kyotamba-cho, Funai-gun, Kyoto Prefecture 622-0231
TEL: 0771-82-2002
Website: https://www.tambawine.co.jp/
