Naka-Izu Winery Château T.S has completed “Izu Hina — HINA,” a distilled spirit made from Shinano Riesling, a Japanese hybrid grape harvested in 2024.
It is a first for Naka-Izu Winery.
Here are the details.
A Distilled Spirit Made at a Winery
Izu Hina — HINA is a distilled beverage produced at the winery.
Naka-Izu Winery has previously made two distilled spirits using a method inspired by Italian grappa, distilling grape pomace left after winemaking.
The first batch of the new HINA uses Shinano Riesling harvested in 2024 from the winery’s own Naka-Izu vineyard. Under the supervision of a South American mixologist, it was distilled using a method designed to come as close as possible to Peruvian pisco production and was completed in autumn 2025.
Launch Event
Naka-Izu Winery Château T.S will unveil HINA at the first Izu Wine Tasting, held at pisco-focused mixology bar alKmista by PATINASTELLA in Kamiyamacho, Shibuya.
The event will take place Thursday, January 29, 2026, with special guest Taiki Tagawa, winemaker and distiller at Naka-Izu Winery.
The theme is the marriage of fermented and distilled beverages: two drinks born from the same fruit but following different paths.
The exhibition pairings are:
1. Sparkling wine and cocktail: Izu Sparkling Wine Soki × Izu Kagero cocktail
2. Wine and cocktail: Izu Shinano Riesling × Izu Hina cocktail
3. Interlude cocktail: Izu Yama Sauvignon wine cocktail
It is a new challenge from Naka-Izu Winery Château T.S.
Reference
Website: nakaizuwinery.com/
Event: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 19:30–21:30
Special guest: Taiki Tagawa, Naka-Izu Winery winemaker and distiller
Venue: alKmista by PATINASTELLA, 1F, 11-15 Kamiyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0047
Fee: ¥3,000 including tax
Please confirm attendance and number of guests by email or Instagram DM by Saturday, January 24.
Inquiries for the Izu Wine Tasting and HINA unveiling:
Phone: 03-5738-7091, Wednesday–Saturday 16:00–24:00
Email: patinastella@shidax.co.jp
Instagram: alkmista.pisco.mixology
Contact: Mixologist Ayako Alex Nakatani