May 27 (Friday) | Second Nakaizu Ambassador Appointment Ceremony
On May 27, 2022 (Friday), the Nakaizu Ambassador (* 1) appointment ceremony was held, and Ritsuko Shimada (* 2) , a talent and sake stylist, was appointed as the second ambassador.
In the first part of the appointment ceremony, Nakaizu Winery owner Kenichi Shida presented the appointment letter. The owner, Shita, said, “ We have a history of 30 years since we started growing grapes, but the reality is that the world is still not aware of it. Our company is not only a winery, but also a resort hotel, and we would like you to experience the charm of a winery that you can actually come and enjoy.I definitely want Mr. Shimada to be attractive to many people. I want you to tell me."
Ritsuko Shimada, who was appointed as an ambassador, said, "I usually do PR activities for sake, but I feel that sake and wine can get along better.In recent years, the level of Japanese wine has been very high, and overseas. Visiting this land and experiencing it first-hand, listening to Chairman Shida's words, I was able to once again feel the wonders of Japanese wineries and wines and the amazingness of Japanese people. I was able to take pride in being Japanese.I will continue to study hard and work so that I can tell more people.”
In the second part, we invited Yasuyuki Kitahara (* 3) , who is the head sommelier at Conrad Tokyo, who was appointed as the first Nakaizu Ambassador in 2021, and a dinner party was held while enjoying Izu wine. I was. Each of them was able to talk about the future, and the ceremony ended safely with a smile from beginning to end.
From the left side of the photo: Haruyuki Hioki (Executive Director, All Japan Sommelier Federation), Aya Kodama (Bilingual Talent/Actress/Sake Sake Master), Ritsuko Shimada (Talent/Sake Sake Stylist), Kenichi Shida (Nakaizu Winery Owner/Honorary Chairman, All Japan Sommelier Federation) ), Amy Ujiie (Aizuwakamatsu City Tourism Ambassador/Singer-songwriter/Taste of Sake), Aki Yoshikawa (SAKE Talent/Taste of Sake), Yasuyuki Kitahara (Conrad Tokyo Senior Outlet Manager/Head Sommelier)
(* 1) From 2021, Nakaizu Winery Hills will appoint people who are familiar with wine and alcohol recommended by the All Japan Sommelier Association (ANSA) as “Nakaizu Ambassadors” to promote the appeal of Nakaizu and the value of Izu wine. In order to convey the view to more people, we are disseminating information through SNS.
(*2) Smile Brew Company representative, talent, sake stylist (certified by the Japan Sake Makers Association) After working as a CA for Japan Airlines (JAL) international flights for five and a half years, he started talent activities. In 2000, after becoming a Sake Sake Master (SSI), he was appointed as a Sake Stylist by the Japan Sake Makers Association in 2001. (quoted from Ritsuko Shimada official blog )
(*3) Joined Conrad Tokyo in 2008 after working as a sommelier at a French restaurant in Tokyo. Appointed Assistant Head Sommelier in 2012. In the same year, he acquired the qualification of sake tasting. In 2014, he was appointed to the Knights of Champagne. In September 2014, won the 4th World Sake Master Competition. After working as head sommelier in 2016, he became a senior outlet manager in 2020. In the same year, he became the Nakaizu Winery Ambassador. ( Source link )
