{"product_id":"passport-series-japan-wednesday-oct-28","title":"PASSPORT SERIES JAPAN 🇯🇵 Wednesday, Oct. 28","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix Stops, One Vineyard: The Passport Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack your appetite and prepare for departure ✈️\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis season, we are taking you on a global culinary journey without ever leaving the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Passport Series is a monthly celebration of international flavors, featuring six exclusive dinners held on the last Wednesday of every month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the creative direction of Chef Dennis, each evening features a custom-crafted menu dedicated to a specific region. Chef Dennis artfully balances global techniques with our Vankleek Hill wines, showcasing how our local terroir can complement the world’s most iconic cuisines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 Flight Schedule\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• October 28 Wednesday  | Japan 🇯🇵 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmuse-Bouche\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHokkaido Scallop \u0026amp; Finger Lime Tartlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-harvested Hokkaido diver scallop crudo in a black sesame tart shell, with yuzu kosho pearls, compressed cucumber, micro red shiso, and a mist of white soy–infused sesame oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeared A5 Wagyu Tataki \u0026amp; Smoked Maitake Dashi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlash-seared Miyazaki A5 wagyu over wood-fired maitake mushrooms and charred scallion oil, finished with smoked bone-marrow dashi, garlic chips, and pickled radish blossoms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Course — guest selection of one\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaikyo Miso Chilean Sea Bass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e72-hour Kyoto Saikyo miso cure, caramelized over high heat; kabocha silk, charred baby bok choy, lotus root crisps, pickled hajikami ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eor \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKoji-Aged Duck Breast \u0026amp; Green Sansho Jus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiro-koji aged duck breast with shatter-crisp skin; scorched ginger-parsnip purée, sautéed king oyster mushrooms, vibrant green sansho jus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDessert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha Opera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatcha ganache, black sesame sponge, yuzu curd, shiso sugar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePricing: $120 per person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Reservations are essential \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6:30-9:00 pm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe patio will be open as of 5:30 for you to enjoy prior to the dinner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cspan\u003eWhile we may offer outdoor sessions in the future, we are starting the series INSIDE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Must be 19 years and older to participate  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Cancellations are accepted 48 hours prior to the date of the event\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease note that this amount DOES NOT include the tip to your servers and kitchen staff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeats are limited for these intimate pairings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a follow up email prior to the event with additional information and your meal choice  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere will your palate take you? Looking ahead to seeing you there … \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vankleek Hill Vineyard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242218565803,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0539\/8010\/2827\/files\/6B0821E6-4477-44B6-80AB-5FC428DD6704.png?v=1791903517","url":"https:\/\/vankleekhillvineyard.com\/products\/passport-series-japan-wednesday-oct-28","provider":"Vankleek Hill Vineyard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}