Jun. 11
Marie and Jose Conde, the owners of Stark Conde Wines from South Africa, came to our house to visit daimajo-sama.
It’s been 30 years since I met them.
She can’t talk like we used to, but daimajo-sama seemed happy.
After that, I took Marie and Jose for dinner at the local Tsurukawa Kagoyamaen.
My son, Dai, also joined us.
I was allowed to bring wine with me today.
Chase the Grape Albarino 2023
Chase the Grape Chenin Blanc 2020
Henri Boillot Volnay 2022
This Chenin Blanc was test-brewed five years ago at Stark-Conde Wines during my son’s winemaking training.
We drank it for the first time in a long time, but it was showing great maturing.
We’ve all been away from Burgundy’s fine wines lately, so today I opened this Volnay.
After all, expensive Burgundy is delicious.
I ordered a course dishes today, and all the plates were wonderful.
Water eggplant is delicious, isn’t it?
Everyone was fascinated by the main Yamagata beef grilled magnolia leaves.
Jose liked Chigasaki’s local sake, Tensei.
Finally, take a walk through the illuminated Japan garden.
We had a great time.
Marie, Jose, thank you very much for your time today.
See you again!
