New York's prestigious steakhouse "Benjamin Steakhouse" Kioi-cho, to host "Black Estate Winemaker's Dinner" with New Zealand's renowned winery for one night only on May 27

New York's prestigious steakhouse "Benjamin Steakhouse" (Japan operation: Oizumi Foods Co., Ltd., Headquarters: Atsugi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative: Kenji Oizumi) will host a special event, the "Black Estate Winemaker's Dinner," inviting winemakers from the natural and renowned Black Estate winery in North Canterbury, New Zealand, at its Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioi-cho store on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. On the day of the event, guests can enjoy a limited-time menu with Black Estate wine pairings, and the winery's owners, Mr. Nicholas Brown and Ms. Penelope Naish, will be visiting Japan. https://benjaminsteakhouse.jp/location/kioi/ "Benjamin Steakhouse" has been implementing "Winemaker's Dinners" to embody "special moments and unforgettable blissful experiences," offering not only its unique long-aged USDA Prime Beef steaks but also a premium dining experience with wine pairings from special wineries. For this winemaker's dinner, guests can enjoy a menu developed by the restaurant's chef specifically for this day, in collaboration with 'Black Estate,' a winery located in Waipara Valley, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, along with its wine pairings. 'Black Estate' is characterized by its natural and clean winemaking, having received the "New Zealand Winemaker of the Year" award in 2022 from "Gourmet Traveller WINE." The pairing of "Pet Nat," with its fresh fruitiness and delicate effervescence, with a peach and burrata cheese caprese, allows the fruit aroma and acidity, and creamy richness to resonate with the wine's aroma, enhancing the appeal of both the glass and the plate. Furthermore, the pairing of "Chardonnay," with its rich minerality and full body, with lobster, offers a long finish and depth. In terms of pairings, Benjamin Steakhouse prioritizes the wine's terroir, building on combinations with ingredients and dishes rooted in its climate and culture, while incorporating American culture and cuisine unique to Benjamin Steakhouse. They pursue harmonious pairings that make the wine the star. With this philosophy, they develop menus and propose a diverse range of flavors by matching wine with each dish. Furthermore, on the day of the event, Mr. Nicholas Brown, owner of 'Black Estate,' and Ms. Penelope Naish, General Manager, will be welcomed to speak about their winemaking philosophy and the story of their region, while guests enjoy a special 6-course meal with 6 types of wine. Guests will experience a moment to enjoy food and wine pairings while learning about the winery's philosophy. ■ Black Estate Winemaker's Dinner Overview Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Time: Doors open 18:00, Dinner starts 18:30, Expected end 21:30 Venue: Benjamin Steakhouse Tokyo Garden Terrace Kioi-cho Price: 22,000 JPY per person (tax and service charge included) Reservation Method: WEB reservation or phone (please state "Winemaker's Dinner") TEL: 03-3263-5544 URL: https://benjaminsteakhouse.jp/location/kioi/ Image Photo ① Amuse California Burrata Cheese Fruit Caprese ② Hors d’oeuvre White Asparagus Cajun Seasoning Béarnaise Sauce ③ Poisson Grilled Lobster Brown Butter × Roasted Nuts ④ Premiere Viand NZ Lamb Rack Roast Tasmanian Mustard × Chimichurri ⑤ Deuxieme Viand USDA Prime Dry-Aged T-Bone Steak ⑥ Dessert & Café Rhubarb Layer Cake & After-meal coffee *Contents may change depending on availability. ① Netherwood Pet Nat NV × Fruit Caprese Aromas of honeysuckle, pear blossom, and roasted hazelnut. Characterized by lively bubbles, a fruity mid-palate, and a delicate, long finish. The sweetness and creaminess of early-season peaches, multi-flower honey, and rich burrata in the fruit caprese, combined with the fresh bubbles and white