【Shinsei Publishing Co., Ltd.】 For wine connoisseurs and those aiming for wine qualifications! A Step Further into Wine Knowledge
Shinsei Publishing Co., Ltd. Press release: October 3, 2025 To Members of the Press For wine connoisseurs and those aiming for a wine qualification! A step further into wine knowledge Tanabe Koichi’s original tasting logic & detailed explanations of 59 grape varieties that are attracting attention from around the world Shinsei Publishing Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yasuhiro Tominaga), a publisher of numerous practical books with the motto of “making what’s difficult easy for everyone,” will release “THE STUDY OF WINE” (by Koichi Tanabe) on Friday, October 3, 2025. [Amazon] https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4405094667
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142352/85/142352-85-b7d1d91c27775916d39ee2013d0334eb-1904×2700.jpg This intermediate wine guide is for wine lovers who want to learn more about wine. It’s a satisfying read for those considering taking a wine qualification exam, as well as those who want to learn more about wine as a form of cultural education. The author generously shares his know-how gained from teaching at wine schools for many years. Furthermore, rather than providing the usual beginner-friendly information, he offers a deep, advanced insight that only this author can offer. Specifically, he thoroughly introduces 59 varieties of grapes, including not only well-known varieties but also black and white grapes. He also shares his tasting logic based on his experience with easy-to-understand illustrations. You’ll find a wealth of information that’s only available in this book.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142352/85/142352-85-52dc3023edaf604b5646c202020a637e-970×600.jpg This book is designed to help you develop your “power of enjoyment” by learning more about wine. It covers the characteristics of grape varieties that are currently attracting attention around the world, as well as the original tasting logic the author has developed as a sommelier. It’s packed with knowledge and practical advice that will be useful in any situation, from dining with loved ones to business and new encounters.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/142352/85/142352-85-892f2efba4a70f517af5e013ce9ab658-970×600.jpg “THE STUDY OF WINE” Lessons 1-8: Understanding grape varieties and enjoying delicious wine Contents Lesson 1: Tasting Logic Lesson 2: The Three Major Grape Varieties for White Wine Lesson 3: Standard Grape Varieties for White Wine Lesson 4 Unique Grape Varieties for White Wine Lesson 5: The Three Major Grape Varieties for Red Wine Lesson 6: Standard Grape Varieties for Red Wine Lesson 7: Unique Grape Varieties for Red Wine Lesson8 Learn about wine 【Author Information】 Author Profile / Koichi Tanabe Representative Director and Wine Director of WS Co., Ltd. He has 23 years of experience as a sommelier and over 16 years of experience as an instructor. He supervises wines, sake, and other beverages for multiple companies in and outside of Tokyo, mainly at restaurants, wine shops, and schools, and teaches at seminars. He also travels to various wineries and sake breweries both in Japan and abroad, actively sharing information on social media, various media, and at events. He is also an instructor at the wine school “L’Ecole du Vin.” 2005: Finalist, 6th Loire Wine Sommelier Competition 2007: Winner, 6th Cuvée Louise Pommery Sommelier Competition 2019: SAKE DIPLOMA Competition National Semifinalist Appears as a sommelier in the 2022 film “Signature” Author of “Enjoying Wine: How to Select Wine from a Popular Sommelier” Original sake “Kikyo by Koichi” “Tanabe” will be released in 2024. 【Bibliographic Information】 “THE STUDY OF WINE” Publisher: Shinsei Publishing Co., Ltd. Author: Koichi Tanabe List price: 2,800 yen tax Specifications: A5 size, 4 colors, 320 pages 【Release Inquiries】 Shinsei Publishing Co., Ltd. Editorial Department TEL 03-3831-0743 / Fax 03-3831-0758 E-mail
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