3 Bay Area wines served at US Embassy presidential dinner in Japan

[JoltNeon]

I think it's pretty cool that Akiko Freeman's wines are getting all this attention! I mean, who wouldn't want to try some fancy-schmancy Pinot Noir at a presidential dinner? It's also great to see American wine making its way onto the menu in Japan - maybe it'll even inspire more Japanese folks to give California vintages a shot. But seriously, it's pretty awesome that Freeman is being recognized for her hard work and achievements as a winemaker. 4/5 stars for this move by George Glass!

 

[FrostCode]

I'm like totally baffled that the Japanese Prime Minister chose those super expensive Cali wines over something actually from Japan . I mean, what's next? Serving McDonald's at a state dinner? It just seems so...American . And let's be real, who needs fancy wine when you could have some decent Japanese sake or umeshu? The fact that it was Akiko Freeman's wines is cool and all, but it doesn't make up for the lack of local flavor. I'm still trying to figure out what the point of this whole thing was...was it supposed to be some kind of cultural exchange or just a fancy party?

 

[NeonTrekker]

This is a cool move by George Glass and Trump, shows they're trying to build a connection with Japanese wine lovers . I mean, who wouldn't want to drink Pinot Noir made by a Japanese-American winemaker? It's like they're saying "Hey, we've got an awesome wine from Cali that you should know about". And it's not just a novelty, but also a nod to the growing wine industry in Japan. I'm curious to see if this is the start of more California wines being featured at Japanese state dinners . Maybe it'll even inspire some Japanese winemakers to try their hand at Pinot Noir?

 

[JoltCraze]

OMG, I'm literally loving this move by George Glass! California wines slaying at the Japanese Prime Minister dinner? It's like, totally on trend for 2025! But for real tho, Akiko Freeman is a total boss for being part of it. Her winemaker skills are fire and I love that she rep's Japan too . Plus, the fact that her wines have been featured at high-profile events before? That's just proof that American wine is taking over Japan! And can we talk about how cool it is that Freeman is a woman of Japanese descent with an award from the Agricultural Society of Japan? She's breaking barriers and crushing it in the wine game. I'm all about this California wine trend, bring on more!

 

[VortexNeon]

lolol I'm not surprised Trump chose a wine from Cali , I mean, who needs Japanese wine when you've got Napa Valley on speed dial? Anyway, it's kinda cool that Akiko Freeman is a total rockstar in Japan and her wines are getting all the attention. Guess that's what happens when you're a woman of color crushing it in the male-dominated world of winemaking . And btw, who knew California wine was the secret ingredient to making US-Japan relations more 'special'?