"Hiro provided our intimate gathering with a variety of wines that were perfectly paired to the food. His knowledge and passion was infectious. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience that I would repeat in heartbeat"
– Susan B, Auckland
TASTING PARTIES– Wine & Sake Experience
Discover a world of exceptional wine and sake with Hiro’s expertly curated tasting parties. Perfect for groups of 4-12, these intimate, sommelier-led sessions offer a unique opportunity to explore fine, affordable, and rare selections—all in the comfort of your own space.
Each tasting lasts two hours and is personally hosted by Hiro, bringing his expertise and passion to your gathering. While primarily available in Auckland, Hiro is happy to travel to other locations if transportation and accommodation costs are covered.
Elevate your next gathering with a tailored tasting experience!
"I love the service Somm Cellars provides me. Every month, I can discover new wines from different places like Italy, France, Japan, without having to go anywhere. It saves me from doing any research. I really enjoy reading the little descriptions that come with the bottles, explaining everything you need to know about each wine. It's an amazing service with incredible tastes!! I highly recommend it!"
– Thibault P, Auckland
SOMM BOTTLE SHOP
Hiro has curated a collection of around 400 wines, sake, and more, each selected for its character, value for money, and pure drinkability.
While Somm is a small business, the selection continues to evolve year by year. Despite increasingly tight allocations, the range now includes more top-end wines and a growing number of distinctive Japanese beverages — all bottles Hiro would happily open for family and friends.
SAKE SUBSCRIPTIONS
Discover Japanese sake one bottle at a time with Somm Cellars’ monthly Sake Subscription.
Each month, Hiro personally selects one 720–750ml bottle around a particular region, brewery, brewing method, tradition or idea within Japanese sake. Every selection is accompanied by detailed English notes to help you understand the story behind the bottle — from the producer and region to rice, water, brewing style and serving ideas.
Choose from Hiro’s Omakase for an approachable monthly discovery, or Hiro’s Prestige for more premium and limited selections. Both are curated with the same focus on quality, character and the opportunity to experience something new.
More than simply receiving a bottle each month, the subscription is designed as an ongoing journey through Japanese sake — helping you discover styles and producers that can otherwise be difficult to encounter in New Zealand.
Kanpai!
"The sake subscription is great, the variation of sake and the notes to read along with while you drink are super informative. Thank you"
– Conor M, Hawke's Bay
""Hiro is the perfect mix of sommelier and host. For a group of friends in a home setting, being hosted by Hiro and his wine knowledge made the evening into an incredibly special occasion"
