About

Chuck Furuya Uncorked started as a vision between father & son. Using wine as a tool to connect generations, our zoom, turned podcast, turned Youtube series has bridged gaps and provided a humble experience in tasting and education. Our goal is to get past the intimidating nuances of wine and center ourselves in true enjoyment!

This small team of ours has made many new friends along the way. Please join us on this wine journey as we connect and present insights through a new lens of visual storytelling. Mahalo nui loa for your support.

Kale Furuya

Growing up in Honolulu, Kale took in an interest in an array of local culture, farming, and art. All mediums lead him to express his passion in visual storytelling. Kale’s vision for the Chuck Furuya Uncorked series includes exploring all that wine and food have to offer while championing the narrative of supporting local talent and products.

Chuck Furuya

In late 1980’s Chuck Furuya became one of the first in the United States to pass the rigorous Master Sommelier examination. It was his passion to fully excel at wine service and education, leading him on the path to certification as a Master Sommelier. Educating people about wine and discovering new talent is what brings him the most satisfaction. “I love finding new wines, especially great values. I love pairing wines with foods. But most of all I love teaching.”

Ariana Tsuchiya

After graduating from the University of Miami, Ariana decided to move back to the islands to pursue her dream of becoming a sommelier. Throughout her studies she has competed in the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Young Sommelier Competition, became a Certified Specialist of Wine from the Society of Wine Educators, and became a Certified Sommelier, having attended the advanced course from the Court of Master Sommeliers.