Hotel Kazenoyama's French restaurant BERGWIND, run by Kazenoyama Co., Ltd. (Iida City, Nagano Prefecture), is welcoming Tomohiro Iwata, winemaker of the local winery Clos de Tenryu, for a special Makers Dinner limited to 24 guests on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
Beyond simply pairing wine and French cuisine, the evening unfolds as a five-senses tasting experience, unpacking "why this grape" and "why this dish" through the winemaker's own words.
■ Concept: Wine of South Shinshu, Food of South Shinshu
South Shinshu is blessed with a rich natural environment, framed by the Central Alps and the Southern Alps.
Guests can enjoy a French full-course menu that draws out the very best of this land's bounty, paired with wines from Clos de Tenryu that express the climate and terroir of Iida City.
Clos de Tenryu Wines
Rooted in Burgundy's philosophy of cultivation, the winery's distinctive wines are born from a scientific approach combined with deep passion. A glass that purely expresses the terroir of South Shinshu brings out the best in each dish.
On the night, winemaker Tomohiro Iwata will share, in his own words, the story behind each glass.
Guests can savor a moment where food and wine resonate together, touching on the philosophy and passion behind the wine.
■ Planned Pairing Course
The full course, built around carefully selected ingredients from South Shinshu, will be paired with an expressive lineup of wines.
※Wines marked [Extra Wine] are special additions available on the day.
●APERITIF (in the foyer)
・Wine: Asayake Sparkling
A sparkling aperitif that opens the evening in style.
●HORS-D'ŒUVRE (Appetizer)
・Wine: 川恵 2025 Sauvignon Blanc
2024 Merlot Light 12-3=9%
A refreshing white alongside a distinctive, pale red — an unexpected layering to enjoy with the appetizer.
●CRUSTACES (Shellfish)
・Wine: 2025 海恵 Chardonnay [Extra Wine]
A luxurious moment where the rich flavor of shellfish melds with the body of the Chardonnay.
●VIANDE (Meat)
・Wine: 2025 Toratoiwa Pinot Noir (oak-aged)
2025 Toratoiwa Carte Noire [Extra Wine]
2025 Muscat Bailey A Carte Blanche
Compare distinct red wines alongside the meat course, exploring the depth unique to a Makers Dinner.
●DESSERT / AFTER DINNER
・Wine: 2023 Mr. Hyde Koshu, sweet [Extra Wine]
A sweet expression of Koshu that closes out the course's lingering notes.
※The wine lineup is planned and subject to change on the day.
Image of the meal
■ Guest Profile
Clos de Tenryu Winemaker Tomohiro Iwata
Founded the Tenryu River Wine Valley's first winery in Iida City, Clos de Tenryu, in 2022.
Deeply drawn to the cultivation philosophy of France's Burgundy region, he practices winemaking that pursues high-density planting and a pure expression of terroir.
Since founding a Western liquor trading company in Nagoya in 1985, he has traveled to France more than 140 times, gaining an overwhelming depth of knowledge and experience through contract winemaking at wineries there and tastings spanning tens of thousands of items.
He taught for 15 years at the Suntory Sommelier School and served as an observer when Australia's wine laws were established.
Most recently, he was featured over two weeks on the BS TV Tokyo program "Takuro Tatsumi's Wine Romance," drawing attention across a wide range of circles.
Clos de Tenryu winemaker Tomohiro Iwata
■ Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: Reception from 5:00 PM / Start at 5:30 PM
Venue: Hotel Kazenoyama, French restaurant BERGWIND (at the foot of Mt. Kazakoshi, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture)
Capacity: Limited to 24 guests (reservation required)
Price:
・Makers Dinner only: ¥18,000 per person (tax included)
・For overnight guests: ¥10,000 per person (tax included)
※Room availability is limited. Guests wishing to stay overnight are encouraged to reserve early.Organizer: Kazenoyama Co., Ltd.
Reservations & Inquiries:
By phone or in person at the hotel. Phone: 0265-23-3437
【Hotel Kazenoyama】
・Address: 7462-49 Oyasumi, Iida City, Nagano Prefecture
・Phone: 0265-23-3437
・Website: https://kazenoyama.jp/
・Reservations: https://kazenoyama.jp/reserve/
・Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotelkazenoyama_iida/
