The People behind Shizen Wine

 

Ernest Singer, Director, Koshu Wine Project

Ernest Singer is a wine importer and entrepreneur who organized the Koshu Wine Project and brought together the talent to create the Shizen Koshu Wines. As CEO of Millesimes, his Tokyo-based import company, he also runs four wine schools throughout Japan, training Japanese sommeliers, and offering courses to the public in the art of wine and winemaking.

Denis Dubourdieu

Professor Denis Dubourdieu from the University of Bordeaux was asked to be the consulting oenologist for the Koshu Wine Project. He is one of the world’s leading oenologists and the man most responsible for the resurgence and worldwide acceptance of a non-Chardonnay white wine.

Hiroshi Senju, Label Design

Hiroshi Senju, internationally recognized artist, is responsible for the design and calligraphy of the 2005 vintage label. He chose a simple green and gold design to emphasize the freshness and delicacy of the wine.