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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The Manns Wines You Think You Know May Be Out of Date — From Volume to Quality: Where Manns Wines Is Today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.