SUNSET CELLARS

What happens when a grape leaves its ancestral home?

At our Sunset Vine Owner wine club event in Tokyo, co-hosted with the incredible Vinohayashi at Vinomindo, we tasted familiar varietals—Prosecco, Sangiovese, Barbera, Zinfandel (Primitivo)—grown in California, alongside their counterparts from Italy. They were the same, yet different. They carried the soul of their origins, but spoke in the accent of their new home.

“As an immigrant, I often reflect on how identity evolves: shaped by where we come from, where we are, where we’ve traveled, and who we meet. These wines are like us—rooted in history, transformed by place. The vines were tended by immigrant hands, and the wines made by me. This tasting felt like a joyful reunion—of long-lost cousins across continents, finally meeting and discovering their shared soul.” — Fah Sathirapongsasuti, Sunset Winemaker

We are so grateful to our community in Japan, our partners at Vinohayashi, and all the friends who joined us. Thank you for helping us find meaning through wine, place, and connection. 🌍🍷

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Music 🎶 Tu Vuo’ Fa’ L’Americano — satirical jazz swing tune about Italians embracing American lifestyle

We’re thrilled to share highlights from our recent Winter Release Party in Japan! 🌟 Held at Sony City Osaki in Tokyo, this festive event brought together over 130 wine lovers, including special guests from Sony.

The evening featured:
🍷 A masterclass on Suisun Valley Petite Sirah led by winemakers Fah & Mio
🍷 Sunset Cellars wine tastings and special sales
🍷 Warm mulled wine made with our secret recipe—an instant crowd favorite!

We’re excited to bring a touch of California to our Japanese wine community. Winter wine shipments are on their way to our club members in Japan, just in time to toast the New Year. Cheers to connecting through wine, across the world! 🥂