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Suntory Tomi no Oka Winery Strengthens Its Focus on Koshu! Also Wins Top Award at DWWA!!
Based on the concept of "Water, Soil, and People," Suntory's Tomi no Oka Winery crafts Japanese wine with a story. In September 2022, the brand was revamped under the name "SUNTORY FROM FARM."
An Inside Look at Dedicated Koshu Winemaking! The Appeal of Katsunuma Jozo (Yamanashi Prefecture)
When it comes to Yamanashi wine, many people likely think of "Koshu wine." This time, we introduce "Katsunuma Jozo," a long-established winery that is exceptionally dedicated to winemaking using the Koshu variety.
The Manns Wines You Think You Know May Be Out of Date — From Volume to Quality: Where Manns Wines Is Today
What comes to mind when you hear Manns Wines? Solaris and other high-end labels? A major producer? Affordable everyday wine? Depending on the person, the image may be very different. A press dinner in Tokyo offered a chance to update that picture.
From a Winery in Manriki, Yamanashi: Cave an’s Winemaking That Has Mastered the Basics
Manriki, Yamanashi City, Yamanashi Prefecture. We visited during a remarkably beautiful season when the surrounding mountains were steeped in autumn colors and the Koshu vine leaves had turned a striking red. Nestled in the Manriki district, the estate vineyard of Cave an soaks up abundant sunlight, creating a true "pa..." that brings a smile to anyone who visits.
The Charm of ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA: A World-Renowned Wine List Shining in Ginza
Gourmet readers may have already experienced ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA. Restaurant KE… in Paris, known for becoming the first Asian chef to earn three Michelin stars in 2020,
Expressing the Terroir of Plots and Vineyards in Wine! New "FROM FARM Winery Building" Completed! Guided Tours Have Also Begun!
Since 2022, Suntory's Japanese wine brand "SUNTORY FROM FARM" has championed the philosophy "It all starts in the vineyard." The new FROM FARM Winery Building has now been completed to further realize winemaking in line with this concept.
Bottling Yamanashi's Nature! Asking Naomichi Kondo About Komaen Vineyard's Dedication!
To those reading NIHON WINE.JP, there are surely many Koshu enthusiasts among you. At the Washi Award contest held in Hong Kong in 2024, the only Koshu to win the top Platinum award was Komaen Vineyard's "Cru Nishino Koshu"...
Enjoying Japanese Wine in Hong Kong! One-Michelin-Star "Ando" Pairing Dinner
In this installment of our series on places serving Japanese wine, we report from Hong Kong. Located on the ground floor of a building in Central, the heart of Hong Kong, "Ando" is an innovative fusion restaurant. It is a popular restaurant in Hong Kong right now that has earned one Michelin star.
[Part 1] Restaurant SAI 燊: An Evening to Relish Supreme Pairings of "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine" and Japanese Wine
Restaurant SAI 燊 opened on the shores of Lake Saiko in June this year. Drawing from the fact that this area is deep in the mountains even among the Fuji Five Lakes, it defines the flavors of ingredients that can only be sourced in this globally rare location as "Oku-Yamanashi Cuisine," featuring a wide variety of seasonal ingredients from Yamanashi Prefecture...
The Evolution of Japan’s Oldest Existing Winery, Maruki Winery! Today After Its Renewal!
Maruki Winery was founded in 1891 by Ryuken Tsuchiya after he returned from studying winemaking in France. It is said to be Japan’s oldest existing winery.
A Land Destined for Sake Brewing: The Story Behind SAKE and Wine Crafted by Sasaichi Sake Brewery
Along the Koshu Kaido highway heading from Tokyo to Yamanashi, past Sasago Pass, Sasaichi Sake Brewery boasts over 360 years of history in Sasago-cho, a town that once flourished as a post station. Originally operating under the house name "Hanadaya," it remarkably began brewing sake back in 1661 and is today the only sake brewery in Otsuki City.
[Megmilk Snow Brand "Cheese Club" Collaboration] By Budget! Entertaining with Easy-to-Find Cheeses and Japanese Wine
When drinking wine, cheese is the natural choice! Cheese is likely one of the first foods that comes to mind for many people as something that pairs well with wine. Recently, a wide variety of cheeses from around the world have become available for purchase in Japan as well.
A Light Bringing Radiance to Japanese Wine Culture: Visiting Lumiere
Located in Fuefuki City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Lumiere is a historic winery established 138 years ago in 1885. It was originally founded in 1885 by Tokuyoshi Furiya as "Furiya Brewery."
Vin Japonais in Singapore Part 1: Hosting a Japanese Wine Event On-Site!
The film "Vin Japonais" was released in November 2022. True to the film's theme of "sharing Japanese wine with the world," our mission to promote Japanese wine abroad is finally getting into full swing! This time, our destination is Singapore.
Aiming to Further Enhance Value Through Proprietary Quality Assurance: Katsunuma Wineries Club Quality Examination Committee
Katsunuma in Yamanashi Prefecture is a leading wine region known to many. It is also famous for its history in the Meiji period, when Ryuken Tsuchiya and Masanari Takano traveled to France to learn winemaking techniques, after which the first authentic wine made from Koshu was produced following their return to Japan.
Starting 2023 with Yamanashi Wine: Introducing Unique Wineries!
Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support of NIHON WINE.JP this year. Again this year, our site will bring you a variety of information about Japanese wine from across Japan.
Exploring the History of Japanese Wine: The Beginnings of Japanese Wine in Ibaraki and Yamanashi
When speaking of the history of Japanese wine, the story of two young men from Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture—Ryuken Tsuchiya and Masanari Takano—traveling to France to study winemaking and later returning to produce authentic wine in Koshu is well known. Many may also think of Zenbei Kawakami from Niigata Prefecture, who bred indigenous Japanese grape varieties.
How to Choose?! Recommended Wines to Bring According to the Occasion
How do you choose wines to bring to a friend's home party or give as a gift? Choosing a wine to bring along is often said to be surprisingly difficult, not only for those who don't usually drink wine, but even for wine lovers. This time, I'll share what I keep in mind when selecting...
Full of New Charm! Okunoda Winery (Yamanashi Prefecture)
August is here, and summer is finally in full swing! It is now the season when the grapes grow rapidly. This time, our reporting team headed to Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, in the height of summer.
Enjoy Prosciutto & Japanese Wine Casually at "Wine Sakaba Di PUNTO"!
Many of you have likely spotted the red signboards of "Wine Sakaba Di PUNTO" around town. With many locations easily accessible from major terminal stations and popular transit hubs, they offer a welcoming, casual atmosphere that makes it easy to just drop in on a whim.
Katsunuma's Oldest Family-Run Winery! The Appeal of Chateau Katsunuma
There are many wineries in Katsunuma Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. And there are also many wineries that have continued for a long time purely as family-run operations. This time, among them, we visited "Chateau Katsunuma," the oldest family-run winery in Katsunuma.
Enjoying Autumn Salmon with Various Wines Vol. 2—Heavier Red Wine × Autumn Salmon—
Hello, everyone. I am Miyuki Isobe from 【Wine, Food, People (Wine Shokunin)】. When it comes to salmon (and salmon in general, too), people often tend to think, "It's a fish dish, so maybe white wine?" or "Maybe rosé to match the pink color of the salmon?"
Enjoying Autumn Salmon with Various Wines Part 1: Orange Wine × Autumn Salmon
Hello, everyone. I am Miyuki Isobe from [Wine, Food, and People (Wine Shoku Nin)]. It's getting colder day by day, isn't it?
An Evolving Historic Winery: Uncovering the Charm of Shirayuri Winery!
Hello everyone. I'm NORIZO, Chief Editor of NIHON WINE.JP. In early July, before the heat had really set in, some incredible news arrived!
In Search of Wine and Fresh Fish Pairings
Nice to meet you. I am Miyuki Isobe of "Wine, Food, People" (Wine Shokunin). In this column, as a wine- and cooking-loving homemaker, I will explore and share pairings between Japanese wine and home cooking with all of you.
Media First Look★Inside the New Storage Facility "Budobashi Cellar"! Soryu Winery (Yamanashi)
Soryu Winery in Yamanashi Prefecture has unveiled its new storage facility, "Budobashi Cellar," to the media for the first time! Mr. Suzuki, the president, guided us inside this massive cellar, which was completed in March 2021. In addition, their vineyard where Koshu is cultivated using trellis training is also being revealed for the first time.
Exploring the Appeal of Katsunuma Wine Village (Yamanashi Prefecture): A NIHON WINE.JP Exclusive Report
A few months had passed since our last reporting tour. The NIHON WINE.JP team headed to Katsunuma-cho in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, where early spring was just underway and the cherry blossoms were past their peak. A wonderful landscape came into view, blending the colors of the remaining cherry blossoms with peach blossoms.
Wine Talent Yui Teaches! Tips for Picking a "Must-Buy" Bottle When You Can't Decide on a Wine
Hello♪ I'm wine talent Yui! September is my birthday month. I was so happy to receive so many birthday messages. I've reached an age where getting older isn't quite cause for celebration anymore, though...
Wine Talent Yui Teaches: Wine and Dieting!
"My class reunion is coming up, so I need to go on a diet!!" Women across Japan, have you ever made a resolution like this? Wanting to look as beautiful as possible when attending an important event is a natural feeling for any woman. I'm sure many of you are constantly conscious of dieting.
Founded in 1924! The Evolution of a Long-Established Winery: Haramo Wine
Katsunuma in Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture, is home to a row of historic wineries. Among them, we paid a visit to Haramo Wine, a truly long-established producer founded in 1924. The name Haramo Wine stems from the fact that this area was once known as "Hara," and the head of the family historically inherited the name Mozaemon across generations, giving rise to "Haramo"...