Jintaro Yura, the Tokyo native🇯🇵 who's shaking up Alsace, is fast becoming one of the region's most exciting discoveries😋. Join us on Mar 12 (Thursday) for an intimate tasting of his wines.
Yura started as a sommelier in Japan, then pursued oenology and microbiology studies before training in New Zealand (under mentor Takahiro Koyama), Burgundy, Yamanashi, and Alsace from 2012 onward. Drawn to the historic Grand Crus of Alsace and their remarkable geological variety and microclimatic diversity—he settled there, 🙌honing his craft at icons including Domaine Josmeyer, Domaine Hurst, and Domaine Gross, before establishing Domaine Yura in 2020.
Yura's philosophy focuses on crafting delicious, balanced wines through precise 💗harmony of aromas, vibrant acidity, and savory umami - whether in white or red wine. Employing low-intervention techniques like native yeast fermentation, minimal sulfur, and parcel-specific vinification, he ages wines in varied vessels (stainless steel for freshness; used barrels for texture and savory depth; plus ceramic, cement, and subtle new oak) to build layered complexity, while extended lees work—including rare-in-Alsace bâtonnage—imparts silky mouthfeel.
🌟The wines are soulful expressions blending meticulous Japanese craftsmanship with Alsatian terroir: crystalline stone fruit and spice in “L’Abeille et le Papillon” (Pinot Blanc); zesty citrus, wet stone, and creamy tension in “Riesling Le Silence et La Resonance”; elegant red berries, floral notes, and subtle smoke in “Pinot Noir La Partie et Le Tout”, with a refined Burgundian-inspired touch.
With just 8 spots available, tickets are $250 per person. Reserve your spot now!
For those interested, please email sales@vynluna.com with name, number of participants, and all participants’ email addresses, as spaces are limited. Payment is required in advance to confirm your reservation.
Event Details
Date: 12 Mar 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Location: Vynluna Wines - Central Shop
G/F Shop, 5 Chiu Lung Street, Central, Hong Kong
Price: HK$250 per person
Format: Stand-up Tasting
Featured Wines:
Yura L'Abeille et Le Papillon 2023 (Pinot Blanc)
Yura Riesling Le Silence et La Resonance 2022
Yura Pinot Noir La Partie et Le Tout 2022
Terms and conditions:
Participants must be 18 years of age or older.
Vynluna Wines Limited reserves the right of final decision in case of disputes.
Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets purchased are non-refundable.
Limited seats available. Full charge for no shows.
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If the number of registered participants is less than 6, this event will be cancelled, and participants will be notified at least 1 day in advance for a full refund arrangement.
Please understand that back vintage and natural wines come with risks. We do not offer replacements for new bottles or refunds on the ticket price.