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226s more promising wines. As well, the return of Helen Keplinger has boosted asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc's rating to 95 Points - very rare for a white wine. The reviews are found on JamesSuckling.com (paywall); these critical comments are also collected online in the wines' pages - all are found in our Current Releases collection; all are available for purchase. Vintage to vintage, Kenzo Estate continues to establish an iconic Napa Valley Legacy.</p><p><strong>96 Points</strong>:<em><strong> <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/2022-murasaki-750ml">2022 murasaki Prestige Proprietary Red Blend</a></strong></em><br /><strong>96 Points:</strong> <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/asuka-750ml"><em><strong>2022 asuka Cabernet Franc</strong></em></a><br /><strong>95 Points:<a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/2025-asatsuyu-750ml"><em> 2025 asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc</em></a></strong><br /><strong>94 Points:</strong><a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/2022-rindo-750ml"><em><strong>2022 rindo Flagship Cabernet Blend</strong></em></a><br /><strong>93 Points:</strong> <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/yui-rose-750ml"><strong><em>2025 yui Rosé (still)</em></strong></a></p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.jamessuckling.com/' target="_blank">Go to JamesSuckling.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 227 250th USA Celebration with RARE Limited Release tokika Sets 228 </h1><h3>JULY 2026</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo and Natsuko Tsujimoto announce the limited release to subscribers of their exclusive winery-only, and USA-only 2022 vintage tokika. This limited offer is only available from July 1- July 5; from the winery's anniversary (and also Natsuko's birthday) through July 5th, 2026. Subscribed customers can select from two limited sets that will include only $17.76 in shipping fees, in honor of the 250th Birthday of America. One set pairs tokika with the 2021 vintage of ai Cabernet, the Judges' top selection at the Judgment of Davis in May2026, and the other is the set that sold out last year: tokika paired with the same vintage of rindo Flagship Cabernet blend in a six-pack set.</p><p>Winemakers' Notes on 2022 tokika (this wine is not available outside of this offer or the Napa Valley winery Tasting Room): </p><p>The 2022 tokika is the second vintage of this captivating wine, which debuted with the 2021 vintage. From the rockiest areas of our mountain estate, tokika was crafted from vineyard blocks defined by unyielding volcanic rock and the profound cooling influence of the nearby San Pablo Bay. These rugged, stone-laden parcels regularly produce reduced yields of small, concentrated berries, which naturally create wines of architectural structure and tremendous depth. Recognizing their potential, the winemaking team was inspired to craft a singular blend from this area of power and density, extending the time in barrel in order to refine the wine’s formidable structure.</p><p>The result is tokika - a Bordeaux-inspired blend that captures both the strength of its mountain origins and the grace achieved through patience. Deep, structured, and refined, it stands as a distinctive expression of the elevated style that is the hallmark of Kenzo Estate. The 2022 tokika opens with dark, layered aromas of morello cherry, black plum, fig reduction, balsamic, cedar, sandalwood incense, and rose oil accented by hints of winter spices and cocoa powder. On the seamless palate, it reveals a dense yet silky core of blackberry, black plum, licorice, bittersweet chocolate, and culinary herbs framed by fully refined, supple, and velvety tannins. With the extended élevage in barrel, the 2022 tokika has been gradually transformed into a sumptuous wine of remarkable polish and elegance.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://mailchi.mp/kenzoestate.com/vip-signup-form' target="_blank">Join the list to get the offer</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail">
228<img itemprop="image" alt='Judgment of Davis | Kenzo Estate ai Cabernet Sauvignon Tops Judges' Selections' 229 src='https://static-assets.artlogic.net/w_300,h_230,c_limit/exhibit-e/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/faea34c55a95b7e384c5ebb1f338e1c9.jpeg' 230 ></div><div class='info'><h1> 231 Judgment of Davis | Kenzo Estate ai Cabernet Sauvignon Tops Judges' Selections 232 </h1><h3>MAY 2026</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>May 18, 2026 | Davis, Calif. USA: <strong>Kenzo Estate 2021 ai Cabernet Tops the Judges' Cabernet Selections in Blind Tasting Trial. </strong>Hosted by the Harvard Data Science Initiative & the Robert Mondavi Institute at the Univ. of California at Davis, the somewhat secretive "Judgment of" Davis competition brought together hundreds of wines from around the globe for a blind taste-test, a la the May 1976 "Judgment of Paris," which celebrates its 50th Anniversary this month. The goal: Determine superiority in Cabernet styles. The top pick? "Among the invited judges, Kenzo Estate’s ai 2021 emerged as the leading red wine of the tasting. The wines that followed — Roblar Winery, Grgich Hills Estate, Cakebread Cellars, and Lapostolle — were all recognized as standout selections." Again, Napa Valley Cabernet wins the day, and specifically the style and terroir developed by the viticulture (led by David Abreu) and winemaking teams of Kenzo Estate. Congratulations to all on creating an enduring new legacy around the dreams of Kenzo Tsujimoto.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.facebook.com/UCDavisVandE/posts/fifty-years-on-the-spirit-of-the-judgment-of-paris-is-very-much-alive-at-uc-davi/1883481599460300/' target="_blank">Learn More</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 233 Join Kenzo Estate at Sotheby's Auction Napa Valley In-Person or Online! 234 </h1><h3>MAY 2026</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>The annual Auction Napa Valley, taking place June 4-6, 2026, is weeks away! In addition to the exciting Friday Vintners' (Wine) Barrel Auction, the celebratory Live Lot Auction of bucket-list experiences is where history is made, and all proceeds go to benefit Napa Valley families and children, via Collective Napa Valley. Kenzo & Natsuko Tsujimoto's Auction Lot #11 - a curated tour - is ready for bids online after May 21, 2026, via Sotheby's (sothebys.com) and all comers need to be registered and logged in to bid. This year's Lot #11 highlight - after the Kenzo Napa and Kenzo Estate experiences - is a stay at the <a href="https://www.gorakadan.com/fuji/en/">Gora Kadan Fuji </a>- one of the World's most exciting new destinations. Join us for Auction Napa Valley<a href="https://www.collectivenapavalley.org/events/"> in person </a>June 4-6, or virtually to bid on June 6.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/auction-napa-valley?showDetails=&locale=en&lotFilter=AllLots' target="_blank">Browse & Bid Now - Sothebys.com Napa Valley Auction Lots</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 235 Special Sakura Event Tastings April 13-20 236 </h1><h3>APRIL 2026</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Join the Kenzo Estate Sakura Celebration: Special vintage tastings of yui Rosé are added to any tasting visit, from Monday, April 13-Monday April 20, in honor of the new, Helen Kepl
236inger-produced 2025 yui Rosé. Her tour of Japan and the Kenzo Estate restaurants in Tokyo (x3), Osaka and Kyoto a huge success, winemaker Helen brought all attention back to Napa Valley and her new release, the 2025 vintage of Kenzo Estate yui Rosé. How do you improve on one of Napa’s most versatile bottlings? This game-changer demonstrates Helen’s delicate touch and commitment to allow the purity of the wine be the star in the glass. Applause all around! Take a break from it all and join us in the Napa Valley Tasting Room for our yui Fair: April 13-20. Can’t make it? Grab your pre-sale offer when you sign up for emails, with 2-day air, and relax with a glass to compare the vintages and styles.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.kenzoestate.com/visit' target="_blank">Find Your Experience & Book</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 237 Budbreak on Kenzo Estate brings on #Vintage2026! 238 </h1><h3>MARCH 2026</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>On March 21, the vineyards at Kenzo Estate began to bloom with leaves - and in a very quick weekend, nearly all of the 165 acres on the estate came to buds breaking open - that is - Bud Break. The Napa Valley AVA is approximately 10 miles wide by 30 miles long, and Kenzo Estate sits at the lower, Southeast corner at elevation 1500 feet, with diverse vineyards that span the 3800-acre privately owned estate.The variety of terroir from vineyard to vineyard varies greatly, with Viticulurist David Abreu setting the plan to optimize each vineyard site to varietal. Kenzo Estate grows Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec, and Petit Verdot, alongside Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. With temps in the mid-70s, Kenzo Estate is blooming with green vistas and new wines. Make a plan to visit ASAP.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='www.kenzoestate.com/visit' target="_blank">Experiences to Book on Kenzo Estate | Napa Valley</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 239 2026 Auction Napa Valley & Kenzo Estate 240 </h1><h3>MARCH 2026</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Begin planning for one of Napa Valley's most exciting annual summer fundraising events:<a href="https://www.collectivenapavalley.org/events/2026-complete-auction-weekend/"><em><strong>Auction Napa Valley</strong></em></a> taking place June 4-6, 2026. Attending the vintners'-sponsored barrel auction or a weekend of events is straightforward this year, where you can select to attend the 2024 Vintage Barrel auction on its own, or go all-in for a set of VIP events lasting the entire weekend, and culminating in the epic Live-Lot Auction with history of raising millions to support Napa Valley families and children.</p><p>Any selection gets you into the action, and introduces you to new wines and wineries - with or without the traditional VIP full-weekend pass:</p><p><strong>Napa Valley Barrel Auction Package - 2 Days:</strong><br /> 241Begins Thursday evening with your selection of Vintner-Hosted Welcome Dinners, offering rare access to renowned vintners and remarkable wines, followed by an incredible day at Friday’s Barrel Auction.</p><p><strong>Napa Valley Barrel Auction Weekend Package - 3 Days with VIP upgrade option*:</strong><br /> 242Begins Thursday evening with your selection of Vintner-Hosted Welcome Dinners, Friday’s Barrel Auction, Friday post-auction wine dinners and admission to the epic Live Lot Auction event on Saturday, June 6th. *<em><strong>This is the package required to attend <a href="https://www.collectivenapavalley.org/events/2026-complete-auction-weekend/2026-auction-weekend-friday-vintner-dinners/fr
242iday-kenzo-estate-2026-summer-offering/">Kenzo & Natsuko Tsujimoto's Kenzo Estate vineyardside dinner</a>, catered by Michelin Star Kenzo Napa restaurant.</strong></em></p><p><strong>Bring Friends to the Barrel Auction Package</strong><br /> 243Designed with friends in mind, this package offers the perfect opportunity to gather four friends and experience the Barrel Auction together. </p><p><strong>Individual Barrel Auction Tickets with or without VIP access</strong><br /> 244Individual tickets provide full Friday access to the Barrel Auction, including barrel tastings and participation in bidding.</p><p>All ticket options provide the opportunity to connect directly with winemakers and acquire sought-after wines. The packages were designed to engage a range of audiences, from longtime attendees and collectors to groups of friends and first-time attendees.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.collectivenapavalley.org/events/' target="_blank">View More & Get Tickets ASAP</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"><img itemprop="image" alt='Singapore | Kenzo Estate Owners' Dinner at Les Amis' 245 src='https://static-assets.artlogic.net/w_300,h_230,c_limit/exhibit-e/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/7485b4c99eb646eeffe9676c841d6b8a.png' 246 ></div><div class='info'><h1> 247 Singapore | Kenzo Estate Owners' Dinner at Les Amis 248 </h1><h3>JANUARY 2026</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>SOLD OUT/Waitlist available. Contact: Vinum Fine Wines in Singapore +65 6735 3700 or @vinum.fine.wines via Messenger.| UPCOMING - Owners' dinner in Singapore hosted by Kenzo and Natsuko Tsujimoto at Les Amis restaurant, on February 25, 2026. Additionally sponsored by Vinum Fine Wines Singapore, this incredible 3 Star Michelin dinner will feature 6 Kenzo Estate wines and 4 courses. S$600 per person. Very limited seating. RSVP: Vinum Fine Wines - Call: +65 6735 3700 or @vinum.fine.wines via Messenger.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://vinumfinewines.com/homepage-sg/' target="_blank">Access Kenzo Estate Wines in Singapore</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 249 Kenzo Tsujimoto Presents the Akira Kurosawa Award at the 38th Tokyo Film Festival 250 </h1><h3>NOVEMBER 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>11.3.2025 | The 38th Tokyo International Film Festival celebrated the Akira Kurosawa Award winners in a ceremony presentation and gala dinner at the Imperial Hotel. Kenzo Estate proprietor Kenzo Tsujimoto served as the awards' presenter, where directors Chloé Zhao (<em>Nomadland, </em>and this year's<em> Hamnet</em>) and Sang-il Lee (<em>KokuhÅ </em>and <em>Hula Girls</em>) were honored for their contributions to Japanese and global cinema. The following gala dinner featured Kenzo Estate wines, captivating celebrities from all walks of life. Learn more from the PDF release, in the link.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/69264c836fdc3a628e033e5a' target="_blank">More on the 2025 Akira Kurosawa Awards</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 251 Kenzo Napa Restaurant: "Top 25" Wine Country Restaurants | SF Chronicle 252 </h1><h3>SEPT 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo and Natsuko Tsujimoto are pleased to report that sister restaurant, Michelin Star Kenzo Napa is named in the San Francisco Chronicle list: "
252Top 25 Wine Country Restaurants," covering both Napa and Sonoma Counties in the San Francisco Bay Area. The eclectic and exciting list includes restaurants delivering Wine Country foods that defy a single style or culture, and where the highest standards are met for service and enjoyment. Congratulations to Kenzo's culinary and service teams, as well as the team on Kenzo Estate at Kenzo Farm for this honor and light brought to the program in downtown Napa. A wine & dine event celebrating the list is slated for November 9, at Napa's Copia event space - check the SF Chronicle for tickets and details.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/68caf54d222aaa3d610fe1c4' target="_blank">The Kenzo Listing</a><a href='https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/2025/best-restaurants-sonoma-napa-wine-country/' target="_blank">"Top 25" SF Chronicle List [paywall]</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 253 2025 Harvest Commences! 254 </h1><h3>AUGUST 27, 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo Estate is pleased to report the first picking and harvest of Malbec from the Wooden Valley vineyard, located at a lower elevation in the northeast end of the property, commenced this morning. Brix, or sugar level, for the grapes is perfect for making the lower-alcohol suzu Sparkling Rosé the juice is destined to become. Happy Harvest! </p><p>#NapaValley #Harvest2025 #winemaking #viticulture #estate #malbec #rosé #suzu</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 255 Wine Enthusiast Reviews 2021 rindo 256 </h1><h3>AUGUST 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Published today in the ADVANCE Buying Guide for the October issue, <em>Wine Enthusiast</em> magazine includes a review of the 2021 rindo Proprietary Red Blend: "Ripe purple and black fruits lift from warming aromatics and a concentrated palate of flavor on this Cabernet-based blend. Lightly textural tannins and bright acidity deliver a succulent and rich wine with a lingering finish." -92 Points, Elaine Chukan Brown.<br /><br /> 257Other reviews of 2021 rindo:<br /> 25893 Points - JamesSuckling.com<br /> 25992 Points - Wine Spectator<br /> 26091 Points - Robert Parker Wine Advocate<br /> 26191 Points - Jeb Dunnuck<br /> 2629/10 Points - JancisRobinson.com</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/689ba6795cb9c3275e0850d4' target="_blank">Wine Enthusiast Review >></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 263 15th Anniversary Celebration at Kenzo Estate Roppongi Hills/Tokyo 264 </h1><h3>JULY 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>The Winery's 15th Anniversary was celebrated in Tokyo at Kenzo Estate | Roppongi Hills, attended by namesake founder Kenzo Tsujimoto and his wife, Kenzo Estate/Kenzo Napa CEO Natsuko Tsujimoto. Kenzo Estate's Chief "Customer" Officer, Hokiko Horiguchi, KE Japan'
264s sommelier-on-staff, led a discussion on the Kenzo Estate range, and Head Chef Kenji Miyaishi shared insight on a new dish inspired by the estate's landscape. Read more via the link below - if you're traveling to Japan the doc includes links to the 5 Japan Kenzo Estate properties get your research started.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/687fe1cbd8acbf10d405b627' target="_blank">Japan Party - KE Japan Learn More -></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 265 Owners' Dinner at Quiora Waikiki | Aug 22, 2025 266 </h1><h3>JULY 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>To be held August 22 in Honolulu, you are welcome to an evening of exceptional wine and rich storytelling awaits as G.LION HAWAII proudly welcomes their first-ever Kenzo Estate Owner’s Wine Dinner, featuring very special guests: Mr. Kenzo Tsujimoto and Mrs. Natsuko Tsujimoto, the visionary founders and proprietors of Kenzo Estate. Details in the flyer link, or reserve at www.glionh
266awaii.com/kenzo/</p><p>This exclusive event marks a milestone moment, offering guests a rare opportunity to meet the people behind one of Napa Valley’s most prestigious wineries in Hawaii. Guests will savor a curated multi-course menu, each dish perfectly paired with Kenzo Estate’s exceptional wines—wines born of passion, precision, and a remarkable journey across continents and industries.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/687a9b68c7581dc49805fd8c' target="_blank">Print the Flyer</a><a href='https://www.quiorawaikiki.com/kenzo-estate-owners-wine-dinner/' target="_blank">View Menu & Book at Quiora</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 267 8th Consecutive MICHELIN Star for Kenzo Napa restaurant 268 </h1><h3>JUNE 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>It is with great joy that we announce that sister restaurant Kenzo Napa is the recipient of its 8th consecutive MICHELIN Star award, announced at the ceremony for the California awards last night. On behalf of owners Kenzo and Natsuko Tsujimoto, and the dedicated Kenzo Napa team led by Head Chef Kenji Miyaishi and General Manager Juan Pena, it is humbling to be honored, yet so delightful to share the joy in dedication to craft that fine cuisine and attentive service provide. Cheers all around! To note: Kenzo Napa provides the kaiseki bento boxes for the Bento experience here on the estate. From the teams at Kenzo Napa and Kenzo Estate, we look forward to continuing and elevating this high standard for many years to come.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/michelin-guide-california-stars-green-stars' target="_blank">The Michelin Guide to California Restaurants</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 269 MICHELIN Highlights Kenzo Napa in California Travel Guide 270 </h1><h3>JUNE 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo Estate and Kenzo Napa proprietor Natsuko Tsujimoto is pleased to report that the Kenzo Napa restaurant is included in the Michelin Guide to California! This travel guide highlights a tour centered on fine dining all over the state, and begins with the Northern California region, and suggests a road map for the ultimate haute chic road trip. Blaze a trail to Kenzo Estate as well to get a taste of Kenzo Napa's Michelin Star kaiseki dining by booking the Bento Box tasting & tour. With limited availability on select weekdays, this Kenzo Napa experience at the winery on the grounds of Kenzo Estate sells out well in advance! Book a month in advance, or check in via email for waitlists at both Kenzo Estate/Kenzo Napa in Napa Valley.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/travel/visit-california-sacramento-los-angeles-san-diego-map-michelin-guide-restaurants-hotels' target="_blank">Kenzo Napa in the MICHELIN Guide</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 271 93 points for 2023 yui Rosé - It's Rosé Day! 272 </h1><h3>JUNE 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo Estate is pleased to report the score of 93 points from Robert Parker Wine Advocate (RPWA) on the 2023 vintage of yui Rosé, just in time for International and National Rosé Days, on June 14 and June 27, respectively. This esteemed critical review is part of their article titled, "Napa Valley: Previewing the Promising 2023 Vintage," by Joe Czerwinski, published on June 12, 2025 on RobertParker.com (paywall).</p><p>The coverage highlights the textures and silkiness of finish - exactly what Kenzo fans already celebrate.</p><p>"The Malbec-based 2023 Rosé Yui is 65% Malbec, 26% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, made entirely in stainless steel. It's a slightly copper-hued pink, pretty in appearance and on the nose, with charming scents of strawberries, crushed stone and citrus. In the mouth, this medium-bodied rosé is fully dry but ripe enough to offer some mid-palate richness, finishing long and silky." - Joe Czerwinski, RPWA</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1>
272 273 Lot #9 SOLD! $180,000 raised for Napa Valley Families & Children 274 </h1><h3>JUNE 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>SOLD! Kenzo & Natsuko Tsujimoto's donation Lot #9 was successfully auctioned at Auction Napa Valley's live event with Sotheby's for a generous $180,000, with the entire Collective Napa Valley/Auction Napa Valley total of <strong>$6.5 million </strong>through ticket sales, Napa Valley Vintners' Barrel Auction and the Live Auction and dinner. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Napa Valley were directly funded through the fund-a-need program. In all, a huge success and a great impact for us all. For all auction lot totals, refer to your bookmark on Sothebys.com.</p><p>See additional Auction Napa Valley media coverage from Decanter magazine online, published 6/10/2025.</p><p>To be part of the excitement and comaraderie for next year's Auction Napa Valley, save the dates of June 5-6, 2026.</p><p>____</p><p>This 2025 Auction Napa Valley lot donated by Kenzo Estate's Kenzo & Natsuko Tsujimoto is a spectacular immersion into Japanese culture at home and abroad! Each year, Kenzo & Natsuko Tsujimoto collect their favorite experiences in the US and Japan to include as a gift to the Napa Valley Vintners' fundraiser - Collective Napa Valley Auction Weekend. This year, the set of remarkable excursions brings the lucky winner to VIP experiences at their winery in Napa Valley, the downtown Napa-located Michelin Star restaurant, Kenzo Napa, and their restaurants in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka, plus the inclusion of the Bullet Train and a traditional spa in Hakone! Get to the auction on Sothebys.com, and make your bid if you can't be at the LIVE finish in Napa Valley. Good luck, happy bidding!</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2025/collective-napa-valley-presents-auction-napa-valley?locale=en&lotFilter=AllLots' target="_blank">Auction Napa Valley on Sothebys.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 275 WINEMAKING | Helen Kepl
275inger Newly Appointed Consulting Winemaker 276 </h1><h3>MAY 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo Estate announces the appointment of Helen Keplinger to lead winemaking efforts in the role of Consulting Winemaker. This is a return to Kenzo Estate, as she was initially a member of the winemaking team from 2005-2010.</p><p>"I am confident that, under her hand, the wines of Kenzo Estate will rise to an even greater level," comments Founder, Vintner and CEO Kenzo Tsujimoto.</p><p>In the winery, Keplinger leads Associate Winemaker Hideo Kuroda, a Kenzo Estate winemaking veteran with more than 12 harvests and vintages in his experience. Ms Kepliner also re-teams with Vineyard Manager David Abreu, who is responsible for mapping and planning, as well as maintaining, the 160+ acres of vineyards dotted across this diverse 3800-acre estate.<br /><br /> 277Read more about Helen Keplinger in her <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/team-people/helen-keplinger" target="_blank">Team Bio.</a><br /> 278Read more details about the appointment in the Press Release, below:</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/68190817e694ddd56a00962e' target="_blank">DOWNLOAD PRESS RELEASE</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 279 2024 asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc release 280 </h1><h3>APRIL 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>
280Sold out for months, on April 21, Kenzo Estate's asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc begins shipping once again to dedicated fans - only in the USA - who took advantage of pre-Release offers that arrived in their inbox. </p><p>The legendary Sauvignon Blanc delivers its 18th vintage from the estate in Napa Valley, and again is in allocation to ensure all fans have a chance to order the coveted Napa Valley white wine.</p><p>The 2024 asatsuyu is sourced exclusively from 93% Sauvignon Blanc, 7% Semillon. </p><p>ACCOLADES / last vintage /<br /> 281Wine Spectator: "Impressive and succulent, with an appealingly fleshy texture, like biting into a perfectly ripe peach or mango. Details of lemon balm, lemon verbena, Key lime, passion fruit and green tea linger. Drink now." --MaryAnn Worobiec<br /> 282Wine Enthusiast: "Flavors of lychee, white nectarine and lemongrass are touched by white pepper. Layers of accentuating spices are carried through this wine by firm acidity, enveloping texture and a long, vibrant finish." —Elaine Chukan Brown </p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/67f5a2e40e44f105760d50d1' target="_blank">2024 asatsuyu Tech Note</a><a href='https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/asatsuyu-750ml' target="_blank">Buy asatsuyu</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 283 June 6, 2025 Kenzo Estate Wine Dinner Announced by Kenzo Napa Restaurant | Auction Weekend 284 </h1><h3>MARCH 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo and Natsuko Tsujimoto are pleased to invite guests to Kenzo Estate winery in Napa Valley to experience the magic of their exclusive vineyards, and the fine Michelin Star cuisine of Kenzo Napa restaurant. Head Chef Kenji Miyaishi has designed an extraordinary kaiseki menu for the occasion, which was dubbed "Not-to-miss" by Robb Report in previous years, and will be limited to 20 seats on the evening of Collective Napa Valley's fundraising weekend that culminates with a wine barrel auction (Friday) and a Live Lot auction (Saturday).</p><p>LIVE LOT on Sothebys.com - In addition, the Tsujimotos have donated a traveler's dream trip that includes VIP visits to the Kenzo Estate properties, Kenzo Napa, and stays at the Hotel Okura in Tokyo and Kyoto, and the Gora Kadan onsen ryokan in Hakone. PLUS, an exclusive excursion with a catered meal in Gion for the Ochaya Tomiyo, a historic teahouse in Kyoto.</p><p>Book Collective Napa Valley's fundraising weekend, learn more and get tickets for the Kenzo events via the link below.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.collectivenapavalley.org/events/2025-complete-auction-weekend/2025-auction-weekend-friday-vintner-dinners/fr
284iday-kenzo-estate-2025-summer-offering/' target="_blank">LEARN MORE & GET YOUR SEAT</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 285 New 96 Points on Kenzo Wines from Robert Parker Wine Advocate 286 </h1><h3>FEBRUARY 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>In his most recent coverage on Napa Valley, Robert Parker Wine Advocate wine critic Joe Czerwinski provided new reviews of Kenzo Estate's 2021 vintage prestige reds. Link to the article below, or find the print copy on your newsstand: </p><p><strong>RP 96 Points</strong> | 2021 Kenzo Estate ai Cabernet Sauvignon, "Drink Date: 2025 - 2045 ... The wine offers up nicely perfumed and fruit-driven aromas of cherries and raspberries, even some stone fruit notes. It's full-bodied, concentrated, ripe and supple, showing ample richness and depth, plus a long, elegant finish. <strong>Impressive.</strong>" <strong><em><a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/ai-cabernet-750ml">purchase ai Cabernet >></a></em></strong></p><p><strong>RP 94 Points</strong> | 2021 Kenzo Estate murasaki Proprietary Red Blend, "Drink Date: 2025 - 2035 ... A blend of 88% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, it features scents of black cherries, cinnamon and a faintly tomato leaf-like note. It's full-bodied and expansive, softly tannic, then easygoing and supple on the long, mouthwatering finish. <strong>One of the top Merlots I recall tasting this year.</strong>" <em><strong><a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/murasaki-750ml">purchase murasaki >></a></strong></em></p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.robertparker.com/articles/wDposfoP25ZyuYKY3/napa-valley-styles-and-pricing-in-flux' target="_blank">View More | RPWA Paywall</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 287 Napa Winery Exclusive: Taste 2021 tokika Red at Kenzo Estate 288 </h1><h3>FEBRUARY 2025</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Announcing a new wine added to the tasting menu at Kenzo Estate winery, Napa Valley: the exciting 2021 tokika by winemaker Marc Nanes. This luscious red brings fresh attention to the winery's careful blending, barreling & on-property cave-aging program that heightens the wines' nuance and expression. Also new to the Kenzo Estate tasting menu: a Library Vintage of the Prestige Red Blend, murasaki, which is the Right-Bank Bordeaux-style - Merlot-based - red blend that has gained a hearty loyal following, especially as it ages. Now is the time to get back to the Napa Valley estate to get the exclusive tastings, not available anywhere else in the world.</p><p><u><em><strong><a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/visit">View Kenzo Estate Tasting Experiences >></a></strong></em></u></p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/67b61e41317aee091e072c85' target="_blank">View 2021 tokika Tech & Tasting Notes</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 289 96 Points | Decanter Scores Kenzo Estate ai Cabernet 290 </h1><h3>SEPTEMBER 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Two reviews by critic Jonathan Cristaldi in Decanter magazine cover the Kenzo Estate ai Cabernet vintages from both 2021 and 2014.</p><p><strong>2021 ai | 96 Points</strong> - Drinking Window: 2024 - 2044 "A barrel selection blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 1% Petit Verdot. Barrel aged for 20 months in 50% new French oak. It is a polished and attractive wine with a deep ruby colour, giving way to fantastic aromatics of blueberry, violets, cassis, white pepper, dried wildflowers, and pretty cedarwood nuances. Full-bodied with an opulent mouthfeel framed by satiny, soft, superfine tannins and finishing with exceptional length and freshness fueled by flamed blood orange peel, espresso, and crushed cacao nibs. Marc Nanes is the winemaker, and David Abreu is the vineyard manager. Kenzo Estate is a fantastical mountain estate owned by Kenzo Tsujimoto, a native of Nara, Japan, and the founder of Capcom, one of the world's most successful gaming enterprises. Nestled in the hills above the Napa Valley at 500m, the Kenzo Estate covers an astounding 1500ha, but only 60ha have been planted to vines."</p><p><strong>2014 ai | 95 Points</strong> - Drinking Window: 2024 - 2034 "Positively dark and brooding at 10 years of age, with spicy Sichuan pepper notes infusing blackberry and toasty cedarwood. Full-bodied and richly layered, it delivers an abundance of dark berry fruits, sweet tobacco, sage, thyme, and even a hint of bacon fat, with a long finish of espresso bean and crushed cocoa nibs. The superfine-grained tannins are firm and well-integrated at this stage. The wine is impressively taut and imbued with freshness. Proprietor Kenzo Tsujimoto collaborates with winemaker Heidi Barrett and viticultur
290ist David Abreu. The blend consists of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, and 2% Malbec, aged for 20 months in 50% new French oak."</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/ai-cabernet-750ml' target="_blank">Read more & acquire 2021 ai Cabernet >></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 291 Wine Enthusiast Reviews yui Rosé | 92 Points 292 </h1><h3>SEPTEMBER 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>The review is currently available online in the Buying Guide at WineEnthusiast.com, and will be published in the November print edition. Rating: 92 points | 2023 Kenzo Estate yui Rosé. "Strawberries with a savory accent of fresh Italian herbs make this rosé delicious and intriguing. Firm acidity combines with full flavors for a wine with the amplitude and palate-cleansing quality to accompany a meal." — Elaine Chukan Brown</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/66ec6082eb38b7bf940d1a50' target="_blank">Read More ></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 293 2024 Harvest Commences September 4 on Kenzo Estate 294 </h1><h3>SEPTEMBER 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Let the Harvest Begin! </p><p>5 am PDT - NAPA VALLEY. The Kenzo Estate 2024 Vintage officially began this morning with David Abreu's vineyard teams fanning out in the Merlot vines located on the estate's Wooden Valley property. Gorgeous ripe clusters of Merlot destined for murasaki and blending into rindo, ai, and possibly even asuka in a small percentage, landed in half-ton bins on the winery's crush pad soon afterward, where they were immediately toasted with a sabrage by Winemaker Marc Nanes.</p><p>"It's Harvest 2024 and we're excited to get started. The production crew has done an awesome job to get the winery, sweating it out in 90-degree heat. We're anxious to get started, and taste the fruits of our labor," he said, then commenced sabering a bottle of 2020 ren Semillon sparkling in celebration, in an honorary "blessing of the harvest."</p><p>Next up for picking are vineyards selected for rose wine production, including more Merlot, Malbec and possibly Cabernet Franc. Weather on the Estate is somewhat cooler than the Napa Valley floor, and the north end of the valley, and so Harvest is anticipated to last into late October. A current heat spike is helping sugars reach appropriate "brix" for ripeness for fermentation.</p><p>With Harvest season fully underway all over Napa Valley, the winery is busy with guest, media and trade visits - wine lovers from far and wide who come to experience the heavy clusters, honest work, and spectacular vistas that come from Napa Valley's exceptional beauty.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/66d8e416feac6109bd0d0bd4' target="_blank">First Crush Photo Drop</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/kenzoestate/' target="_blank">View Harvest Images</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 295 Kenzo Napa Earns 7th Consecutive Michelin Star 296 </h1><h2>Congratulations to our sister restaurant!</h2><h3>AUGUST 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>The winemaking, tasting salon and vineyard teams at Kenzo Estate congratulate the team at sister restaurant Kenzo Napa as they are awarded their 7th consecutive Michelin star in 2024. Owner & CEO Natsuko Tsujimoto and chef Kenji Miyaishi have been working together delivering exceptional traditional kaiseki menus and service since 2017, when the first Michelin star was awarded. Today, the team is augmented by General Manger Juan Pena, who brings his humble omotenashi to every visit. C
296ongratulations Kenzo team on a year well done and another well deserved accolade! ***To experience Kenzo Napa's exquisite cuisine with Kenzo wines, <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/visit">make an appointment at Kenzo Estate</a> and order the Bento Pairing at least 3 days in advance. </p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/napa/restaurant/kenzo' target="_blank">Read the Michelin Guide Review</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 297 In Memory of Howard Backen, the Architect behind Kenzo Estate's Winery Buildings 298 </h1><h3>JULY 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo Estate is sad to share the news that the architect behind the quiet elegance of the Kenzo Estate winery and tasting room design has passed at the age of 88. His aesthetic that seamlessly incorporated the stunning natural beauty of Napa Valley into its structures is iconic now in the region, bringing the outdoors inside, and preserving the valley's incredible views. Mr Backen is included in the "AD100 Hall of Fame", an elite group of architects selected by Architectural Digest for their influential designs. For more on Mr. Backen's contribution, see the Wine Spectator memorial, published 7.26.2024.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/66a3ff5bd639a3440d045f14' target="_blank">Read the Wine Spectator Memoriam ></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 299 Thomas Keller Highlights Kenzo Estate | Galerie Magazine 300 </h1><h2>Napa Valley Standout: Kenzo Estate Winemaker Marc Nanes' asatsuyu</h2><h3>JULY 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Thank you, Chef! Read <a href="https://galeriemagazine.com/thomas-keller-napa-valley/" onclick="window.open(this.href, 'Galeriemagazine', 'resizable=no,status=no,location=no,toolbar=no,menubar=no,fullscreen=no,scrollbars=no,dependent=no'); return false;">Galerie</a> magazine's interview with Chef Thomas Keller of Napa Valley's The French Laundry, where chef reveals his enduring affinity for Kenzo Estate <strong>asatsuyu</strong> as a stand-out wine from the AVA.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/66a2a3c8dc1e26164b0548f0' target="_blank">Read the Interview with Chef Thomas Keller ></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 301 BestWineries.com Interviews Kenzo Estate Winemaker Marc Nanes 302 </h1><h2>Behind-the-Wines Insight on One of Napa Valley's Premier Winemakers</h2><h3>JUNE 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Writer Jennifer Boden corrals a busy Marc Nanes for insight into Kenzo winemaking and running the elite Napa Valley Estate and Winery. Interview appears on BestWineries.com.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://bestwineries.com/kenzo-estate-winery-in-napa/' target="_blank">Read the Interview Online: Winemaker Marc Nanes ></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 303 $195,000 Raised with LOT #10! Auction Napa Valley - Kenzo Estate - Global Gastronomy Expedition 304 </h1><h2>Amazing bucketlist experiences raise millions to support Napa Valley children's mental health initiatives.</h2><h3>JUNE 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>6.3.2024 UPDATE: Natsuko & Kenzo Tsujimoto's Kenzo Estate LOT #10 garners a winning bid of $195,000 at the Auction Napa Valley on June 1, 2024. Congratulations to Collective Napa Valley on a successful event raising funds for the children of Napa! Learn more results, total raised and details on participating in next year's Auction weekend (June 6-7, 2025) at <a href="http://www.collectivenapavalley.org" target="_blank">CollectiveNapaValley.org</a></p><p>5.31.2024 "Auction Napa Valley"
304 Weekend took place with stunning events on Friday, May 31 and Saturday, June 1, including a Napa Valley Vintners Wine Barrel Auction (5/31) and a Dinner Auction (6/1) that organizers hope will garner funds to support Children's Mental Health Initiatives in Napa Valley. Millions have been raised in support of Napa Valley families in the past. Capcom CEO Kenzo Tsujimoto and his wife, the COO of Kenzo Estate winery, Natsuko Tsujimoto, watched bidding on the Auction Napa Valley's 14 wine & experience lots culminate in a LIVE auction. Their LOT 10: "A Global Gastronomy Expedition" is valued at more than $19,000. It includes culinary and cultural experiences in Kyoto, Tokyo and their winery and restaurant in Napa Valley, California. For the kids - bid early! Bid often!</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2024/live-auction-celebration' target="_blank">See all the auction results at Sothebys.com ></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"><img itemprop="image" alt='Kenzo Estate Wine + Kenzo Napa Bento: An Elevated Experience' 305 src='https://static-assets.artlogic.net/w_300,h_230,c_limit/exhibit-e/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/8582157a14589bc4f8f27e41ffbcd45b.jpeg' 306 ></div><div class='info'><h1> 307 Kenzo Estate Wine + Kenzo Napa Bento: An Elevated Experience 308 </h1><h2>Announcing the debut, now taking reservations at the winery</h2><h3>APRIL 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p><strong>Now Available by Popular Demand. </strong>Pair your Kenzo Estate wine tasting with a delectable Japanese tradition, the Bento Box, specially prepared by Michelin Star restaurant Kenzo Napa. Here you will blend Japanese culinary elegance, Kenzo’s exceptional wines, and Napa Valley's natural beauty. Our Bento tasting experience reflects traditional Japanese cuisine and the artistry of kaiseki dining to deliver an incomparable authentic experience. This pairing of fine wine and gourmet food encapsulates the essence of Napa's luxurious offerings, providing an unforgettable gastronomic journey. Reservations are required for this limited-offering experience.<br /><a href="https://mcusercontent.com/2eacd4e2367ea2f3d84b4f363/files/3e1b2d09-31ce-ba00-da06-d3fdb69f0fec/KENZO_Spring_Bento_Sample_Menu.pdf" target="_blank">SEE SAMPLE BENTO BOX MENU</a></p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/6605f2baf51d9eeb040aa362' target="_blank">View the Press Release ></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 309 2020 ai Cabernet Sauvignon Release 310 </h1><h3>February 2024</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Since its debut at the Tokyo Imperial Hotel in 2008, this remarkable Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has captured the admiration of critics and enthusiasts alike. This latest edition of ai is every bit a classic, and it stands as a true testament to its heritage and Napa Valley pedigree. Blended with small percentages of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, it pays homage to classic, bold Napa Cabs in its rich palate. Celebrating its 12th iteration, here's a glimpse into the history of ai Cabernet: </p><p>2008: ai is introduced in a presentation at the Tokyo Imperial Hotel.<br /> 3112011: Earned 96 points from James Suckling. <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/65cafc88221b3c0b5e0fce0e">Read Review</a><br /> 3122016: Earned 97 points from James Suckling. <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/65cafc88221b3c0b5e0fce0e">Read Review</a><br /> 3132022: Achieved a perfect score of 100 points from California Wine Adviser. <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/60a6ea574e1e6827585567d2">Read Review</a></p><p>TASTING NOTES & TECH DETAILS -> <a href="https://www.kenzoestate.com/product/2020-ai-cabernet-750ml">2020 Kenzo Estate ai Cabernet Sauvignon</a></p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/65cafc88221b3c0b5e0fce0e' target="_blank">JamesSuckling.com Review Summary</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry '><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1>
313<a href='/news-items/kenzo-estate-at-the-tokyo-international-film-festival'> 314 Kenzo Estate at the Tokyo International Film Festival 315 </a></h1><h2>The 36th Tokyo International Film Festival was held on October 31st at the Imperial Hotel in Hibiya, Tokyo.</h2><h3>December 2023</h3><div class='links in-text'></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 316 96 Points: 2022 asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc 317 </h1><h2>Critical Review: WINESPEED by Karen MacNeil</h2><h3>August 2023</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>In her weekly wine newsletter, "Winespeed," respected critic Karen MacNeil approaches and dissects Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc wines. MacNeil is the author of the award-winning book, The Wine Bible, now in its third edition with over 800,000 copies in print.</p><p>Kenzo Estate asatsuyu: "96 points: Very pure tasting with a precision and freshness that is remarkable. Like an exotic lime tonic. Bursting with energy on the palate, and very elegant."</p><p> </p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/64dab153f01c27409a040e36' target="_blank">View WineSpeed Blog-NAPA VALLEYâS SUPER SAUVIGNONS SOAR EVEN HIGHER</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 318 100 Points - murasaki Proprietary Red Wine Blend 319 </h1><h2>"Perfect" score for the Prestige Red 2018 Vintage from CWA</h2><h3>July 2022</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>"Tour-de-force" is just one of the descriptions provided by the collector-reviewers at California Wine Advisors (CWA - "Tasted Blind, No Advertising") in their thrilling review of the 2018 murasaki Proprietary Red Blend, coming from the highly rated Napa Valley vintage and sourced exclusively from the finest barrels of Merlot, Cabernet, and the fine Bordeaux varietals grown on the Estate.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/62d9884dabef634da307a519' target="_blank">Read the Full Review</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 320 asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc 98 Points - 2021 vintage by CWA 321 </h1><h2>The Collector-Reviewers remark: "An absolute pleasure..."</h2><h3>July 2022</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo Estate is pleased to release the 98-point ("Legendary") review for the 2021 vintage of asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc. "Remarkably fragrant ... What really sets this apart is how elegant and balanced it is. This is an absolute pleasure."</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/62d74034edc5daeff5079f22' target="_blank">Read the Full Review</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 322 WineTraveler.com: Must-Visit Boutique Wineries 323 </h1><h2>Top 10 - Off-the-Beaten-Path</h2><h3>MARCH 2022</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>WineTraveler announces "10 Must-Visit Napa Wineries: Boutique & Off-the-Beaten-Path", including Kenzo Estate. </p><p>"Japanese tech giant Kenzo Tsujimoto’s obsession with the 1976 Judgement of Paris led him to purchase this breathtaking parcel of land in Napa and has since brought on superstar winemaker Heidi Barrett to craft gorgeous wines available at top restaurants like Per Se.</p><p>Kenzo and his wife Natsuko’s heritage is integral to the experience as each wine bears a Japanese name that embodies the concept behind the wine. Sip on Asuka, a Cabernet Franc named for Kenzo’s hometown, or the rose Yui, which means unity. Natsuko has overseen the opening of Kenzo Napa, a sleek Japanese eatery. Visitors to the estate are offered different experiences, the star of which is a tour and wine tasting paired with lunch from Bouchon."</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1>
323 324 Wine Enthusiast Celebrates ai + rindo in Reviews 325 </h1><h2>95 points & Cellar Selection for 2018 ai; 94 points for 2018 rindo</h2><h3>January 2022</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Wine critic Virginie Boone reviews Kenzo Estate's ai Cabernet and rindo Red Blend in the March 2022 issue of <em>Wine Enthusiast</em> magazine (reviews currently published online).</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/61e7228d60ab3f4492340bf6' target="_blank">Read What They Say</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 326 Kenzo Estate Announces Lot for Napa Valley Vintner's "Direct from the Cellar" Online Auction 327 </h1><h2>10-Magnum murasaki Vertical Lot Up For Bids</h2><h3>January 2022</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Kenzo Estate invites fans and friends of Napa Valley wines to take part in the exclusive wine auction highlighting unique and exciting vintages from more than 50 vintners - the "Direct from the Cellar" online auction via famed auction house, Sotheby's. </p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/61d8aedcb72fb305ab78c68c' target="_blank">2022 Napa Vintners Library Wine Auction Details >>></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 328 Wine Enthusiast: 94 points for both yui and asatsuyu 329 </h1><h2>Kenzo Estate Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé: "Sophisticated," "Impressive," and "Opulent"</h2><h3>December 2021</h3><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/6165caf202579f0da8793fbb' target="_blank">Read the Full Reviews >>></a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 330 2018 asuka "Refined & Elegant" Editors' Choice 331 </h1><h2>Wine Enthusiast raves about asuka Cabernet Franc in the "Best of Year" issue</h2><h3>November 2021</h3><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/619c0b193ba4562518251756' target="_blank">Read the Full Review</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 332 2021 Mid Harvest Field Report 333 </h1><h2>Kenzo Estate Brings In All White Wines, Reds Harvest to Continue to End of October in Napa Valley AVA</h2><h3>October 2021</h3><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/6169d811dc5e9925dc14bbcf' target="_blank">Read the KE Quick Report</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 334 98 Points - yui, asatsuyu, rindo new vintages 335 </h1><h2>Spectacular reviews of Kenzo Estate fan-favorite wines</h2><h3>August 2021</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>California Wine Advisors rates 3 Kenzo Estate wines 98 points, including 2018 rindo Red Blend, 2020 yui Rosé, 2020 asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc. Details in the link.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/61257b6d91ea4754b7563e2a' target="_blank">Read the Highlights</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1>
335 336 100 Points - ai Cabernet Sauvignon 337 </h1><h2>California Wine Advisors Reviews 2018 ai</h2><h3>May 2021</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>100 Points, 2018 Kenzo ai Cabernet: "A masterpiece that must be tasted to believe the intensity of exotic fruit flavors and cashmere-like texture ... a captivating experience we highly recommend." Click the link for the full review.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/60a6ea574e1e6827585567d2' target="_blank">Read the Review</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 338 Seven Beautiful California Wineries 339 </h1><h2>All Roads North includes Kenzo Estate on the Shortlist</h2><h3>April 2021</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>As travel picks up in the US, those searching for where to go will find Kenzo Estate on this elite shortlist.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.allroadsnorth.com/beautiful-california-wineries/?fbclid=IwAR0WNtlFlryvKkjZXSPMBr-3RrBxKeAYbgIxkPaw_cdC_qeHq8W4fRYSw_k' target="_blank">View More</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry '><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1><a href='/news-items/rindo-sells-for-16-000-at-auction'> 340 rindo Sells for $16,000 at Auction 341 </a></h1><h2>10-Magnum vintage set garners high returns for Napa Valley Vintners' Fundraiser</h2><h3>February 2021</h3><div class='links in-text'></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 342 "Powerful and elegant," asatsuyu is rated by Wine Spectator 343 </h1><h3>September 2020</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Senior Editor MaryAnn Worobiec provides a lilting review of our Sauvignon Blanc, for the Wine Spectator Insider.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.winespectator.com/wine/detail/note_id/1268844' target="_blank">View More on WS.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 344 New 2017s in Review: murasaki + rindo 345 </h1><h2>Wine critic Virginie Boone's latest reviews on our Flagship & Proprietary red blends</h2><h3>September 2020</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>"Gorgeously complex," comments Ms. Boone on 2017 murasaki, while 2017 rindo is "weighty and opulent."</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenzo-estate-2017-murasaki-estate-bottled-proprietary-red-napa-valley/' target="_blank">Read more on WineMag.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 346 Wine Enthusiast Reviews Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé 347 </h1><h2>Exceptional scores: 96 Points asatsuyu | 93 Points for yui</h2><h3>August 2020</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Wine critic Virginie Boone awards 96 points to Kenzo Estate 2019 asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc, and 93 points to yui rosé</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenzo-estate-2019-asatsuyu-sauvignon-blanc-napa-valley/' target="_blank">View Wine Enthusiast online</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1>
347 348 Robb Report 349 </h1><h2>Kenzo Estate's asatsuyu places in the top new white wines of 2020</h2><h3>June 2020</h3><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://robbreport.com/food-drink/wine/gallery/best-sauvignon-blanc-white-wines-2926018/accendocellarsbottleshots-sarahannerisk-7/' target="_blank">View the article on RobbReport.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 350 James Suckling Reviews 351 </h1><h2>Ratings for KENZO wines, including: 96 PTS - murasaki, and more...</h2><h3>February 2020</h3><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/5e546c7cb3c038c9648b4567' target="_blank">Read the Reviews</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 352 Jeb Dunnuck Review 353 </h1><h2>2018 asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc rated 91 Points</h2><h3>January 2020</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Wine critic Jeb Dunnuck, on his website, reviews the 2018 asatsuyu vintage in "Napa Valley's '17s", giving it 91 points. </p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='/attachment/en/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/News/5e45e86fd9c038f2678b4567' target="_blank">Read the Review</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 354 Wine Enthusiast 355 </h1><h2>murasaki 94 pts & "Cellar Selection" & asuka 95 Pts & "Editor's Choice"</h2><h3>December 2019</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Wine Enthusiast magazine rated Kenzo Estate's murasaki, asuka and rindo in its "Best of the Year" edition.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.winemag.com/?s=kenzo&search_type=reviews&drink_type=wine' target="_blank">View More at WineEnthusiast.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry '><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1><a href='/news-items/wine-enthusiast'> 356 Wine Enthusiast 357 </a></h1><h2>2018 asatsuyu Sauvignon Blanc Rated 95 Points</h2><h3>October 2019</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Wine Enthusiast critic Virginie Boone reviewed the 2018 vintage of asatsuyu, providing a generous description and the label's best rating yet.</p></div><div class='links in-text'></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 358 Forbes 359 </h1><h2>10 Sauvignon Blancs to Kickstart August</h2><h3>July 2019</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Writer Jill Barth names Kenzo Estate's asatsuyu as a global pick for Sauvignon Blanc sipping in August.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2019/07/29/10-sauvignon-blanc-wines-to-kickstart-august/#4dd9e7e3290b' target="_blank">View at www.forbes.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 360 Newsweek 361 </h1><h2>'Wine Country': The Best Napa Valley Wineries</h2><h3>May 2019</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Newsweek names Kenzo Estate a Top10 Must-Visit Napa Valley tasting room.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.newsweek.com/wine-country-netflix-napa-1421944' target="_blank">View More from Newsweek</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1>
361 362 Bloomberg News 363 </h1><h2>Lifestyles of the Rich and Raucous at Auction Napa Valley</h2><h3>May 2019</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>Wine writer Elin MCoy names her top event picks over the 2019 Auction Napa Valley weekend, including Kenzo Estate's private vintner dinner.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2019-05-03/auction-napa-valley-2019-preview-katy-perry-ayesha-curry' target="_blank">View More at Bloomberg.com</a></div></div></div></div></div><div class='entry not-clickable'><div class="container"><div class="thumbnail"></div><div class='info'><h1> 364 Wine Enthusiast Magazine 365 </h1><h2>Kenzo Estate Scores with Five 90-plus Accolades</h2><h3>February 2019</h3><div class='summary paragraph-styling'><p>California Reviewer Virginie Boone scores five Kenzo Estate wines 90-plus points in the February, 2019 issue.</p></div><div class='links in-text'><div class='file'><a href='https://www.winemag.com/buying-guide/kenzo-estate-2015-ai-estate-bottled-cabernet-sauvignon-napa-valley-306471/' target="_blank">View More from Wine Enthusiast</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div> 366 367</div> 368 </div> 369 </div> 370 </div> 371 372 </section> 373 </section> 374 </div> 375 376<footer class="divider show4col"><div class="container clearfix"><div class='divider'></div><div class='footer-cols'><div class="footer-col1"><p>3200 Monticello Rd <br /> 377Napa, CA 94558<br /> 378By Appointment Only</p><p> </p></div><div class="footer-col2"><p>US & Canada<br /> 379877.977.7704<br /> 380707.254.7572</p></div><div class="footer-col3"><p>International<br /> 381+1.707.254.7572</p></div><div class="footer-col4"><p><a href="/contact" target="_blank">Contact</a> <a href="/privacy-policy">Privacy Policy</a> <a href="/terms-of-use" target="_blank">Terms & Conditions</a><a href="http://www.kenzoestate.jp/" target="_blank">Kenzo Estate Japan</a></p><p>©2026 Kenzo Estate</p></div></div><div class="footer-social"><a href="https://twitter.com/KenzoEstate" target="_blank"><img itemprop="image" src="https://static-assets.artlogic.net/w_200,h_50,c_limit/exhibit-e/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/2464c8555c95fca9a350c0767471c2e2.png" alt="Follow us on Twitter"/></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kenzoestate/" target="_blank"><img itemprop="image" src="https://static-assets.artlogic.net/w_200,h_50,c_limit/exhibit-e/5c5540ffa5aa2cdd458b4567/b9c37996b3ded9f9f22895b9d728a443.png" alt="Follow us on Instagram"/></a></div><span><a href="/site-index" class="footer-siteindex">Site Index</a></span></div></footer> 382 </body> 383 </html>
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