Yumi Tanabe, the competition\u2019s chairperson and founder, visited the unique terroir of Vi\u00f1a Arboleda in Aconcagua Costa and once again highlighted its wines\u2019 qualities that perfectly pair with Asian food.<\/p>\n
The day began full of action for the renowned Japanese expert, with the visit to Arboleda\u2019s vineyard in Aconcagua Costa. Yumi-san toured the property with viticulturist Carlos Carrasco, an occasion that enabled her to appreciate the place\u2019s freshness, its unique geography and the diversity of its soils, which feature slate of clay-loam origin and different strata of metamorphic rock. She then tasted Arboleda wines\u2019 new vintages with winemaker Emily Faulconer.<\/p>\n
At the end of the day, Yumi Tanabe returned to Santiago, invited to experience the best Japanese food in Chile, alongside the world\u2019s best wine to pair with Sushi, Arboleda Chardonnay. This gathering took place at the \u201cJap\u00f3n\u201d, the first Japanese restaurant founded almost 40 years ago in Chile\u2019s capital city, where she tasted traditional Nipponese dishes, prepared by the experienced chefs Takeo Naito and Kazuhiko Fuse, which were paired with all the Arboleda wines, especially chosen for
\neach course.<\/p>\n
\u201cArboleda\u2019s Chardonnay and Sushi go so well together, that all the judges who evaluated it \u2013in groups of five\u2013 granted full 100 points to such excellent combination. This terrific pairing was highlighted for its elegance and good structure by all participants.\u201d Yumi Tanabe, August 2015<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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