He came as a traveler.
He thrived as a maker.
Now, the only Japanese vigneron in Napa.
He arrived as a traveler. He thrived as a maker. And became Napa's one and only Japanese vigneron.
Read his story →He learned from the man who runs Château Margaux.
シャトー・マルゴー総支配人に師事。
The 1855 Premier Grand Cru Classé — alongside Lafite and Latour, one of only five estates at the summit of the wine world. Under its Managing Director, Philippe Bascaules, Hayashi learned the French art of elegance. He still calls Bascaules 'Philippe,' and is called 'Yasu' in return — a bond beyond titles.
Their story →
Fourteen years at Coppola's legendary estate.
コッポラの伝説的エステートで14年。
Inglenook — founded 1879, owned by Francis Ford Coppola, director of The Godfather. Hayashi volunteered his way from hospitality into the cellar, and for fourteen years inherited the ideals of two masters, working at their side.
His story →
Winemaking succeeds neither by art alone, nor by science alone.
Not an overpowering, impressive wine — but a balanced, elegant one. Listening quietly to the voice of the land, and of the wine itself — picturing, with every bottle, the face of the one who will drink it.
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With every bottle, the face of the one who will drink it.
150 cases. Every bottle, a face I can remember.
five starred tables · seven stars
From Michelin-starred tables to grand hotels — served at 60 establishments.
Where these bottles are opened →
Through the STELLA Cult Wine Club — or directly online.
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