Hotel Grandbach Tokyo Ginza | Special Event with German Wine Queen: "German Wine Evening 2026" to be Held

Hotel Grandbach Tokyo Ginza (Location: Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; General Manager: Fujio Yamase) will host a special event, "German Wine Evening 2026," on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Boardroom "Waldtour" to allow guests to experience the multifaceted charm of German wine. The event is sponsored by the German National Tourist Board and Wines of Germany Japan Office.

At this event, the current German Wine Queen, Anna Zenz, will be welcomed as a guest to give a presentation on the profound appeal of German wine. Furthermore, selected German wines will be served alongside dishes supervised by Mr. Shigeki Kobayashi, the official chef of the German Embassy.

Hotel Grandbach Tokyo Ginza, which proposes new experiential value through the fusion of music and food, will hold a one-night-only event where guests can enjoy with all five senses: German wines characterized by delicate acidity and transparency born from a cool climate, diverse dishes cultivated over a long history, and the musical culture represented by Bach.

On the day of the event, German Wine Queen Anna Zenz, who will also appear at the global wine event "ProWine Tokyo 2026," will take the stage. She will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the characteristics of various German wine regions and grape varieties, as well as the latest trends, making it an event where both wine beginners and enthusiasts can discover new charms of German wine.

Amidst live classical music performances, including Bach, the pairing of traditional and modern German cuisine, supervised by Mr. Shigeki Kobayashi, the official chef of the German Embassy, with carefully selected German wines, creates a natural marriage born from the same climate and culture. We invite you to experience this profound and valuable fusion of German music, food, and wine on this special occasion.

● About the German Wine Queen

The German Wine Queen (Deutsche Weinkönigin) is a traditional selection system that has been in place since 1947. From representatives chosen from Germany's 13 major wine regions, an official ambassador is selected to promote the charm of German wine both domestically and internationally. The selection process is covered by public broadcasting, making it a figure of national interest.

77th German Wine Queen
Anna Zenz

Born into a winemaking family in Ediger, she became familiar with wine through the family business from an early age. Following her father's early passing, she became a co-owner of the "Weingut Zenz" winery with her siblings at a young age.

She served as the local and Mosel Wine Queen, expanding her knowledge in the wine industry. Currently, while studying business administration alongside her family business, she has been appointed as the 77th German Wine Queen.

As a bridge between consumers and producers, she shares her passion for wine and the charm of winemaking, engaging people and expanding her activities.

Outline of 'German Wine Evening 2026'

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026, 18:30 - 20:30

Venue: Hotel Grandbach Tokyo Ginza 2F, Boardroom "Waldtour"

Schedule:
18:15 Reception opens

18:30 Toast (German sparkling wine (Sekt) will be served.)

German wine tasting

・Enjoy a free flow of 2 carefully selected red and 2 white wines.

・Dishes paired with wine (supervised by Mr. Shigeki Kobayashi, official chef of the German Embassy) will be served buffet style (standing).

・During the tasting, you can enjoy Bach's music with live spinet performance.

19:00 Wine explanation by German Wine Queen Anna Zenz

20:30 Closing remarks

・Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served)
・Price: 8,000 yen (Payment will be made on-site on the day.)

・All images are for illustrative purposes only.

・All prices include consumption tax (10%) and service charge (10%).

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■ About Hotel Grandbach Tokyo Ginza

Hotel Grandbach, with four locations nationwide (Sendai, Ginza, Atami, Kyoto), welcomes guests with J.S. Bach's music in a tranquil environment and provides a relaxing time with meticulous hospitality. Hotel Grandbach Tokyo Ginza, based on the concept of "a stay where mind and body are healed with Bach and wellness cuisine," welcomes guests from Japan and abroad with "wellness cuisine" that uses French techniques for mind and body well-being, along with live performances including grand piano.