On October 31, Ikaros Publications Ltd. released "Five wines’ Story" by Mitsuhiro Anzo.
Chapters 1 and 2 of this book serve as the original story for the movie "Signature ~Making Japan a World-Class Wine Region~", which was released nationwide on November 4, 2022.
Let us take a closer look at the details.
About Mitsuhiro Anzo
The author of the book, Mitsuhiro Anzo, is the General Manager of Château Mercian, who has driven the improvement of Japanese wine quality.
Having studied under Usuke Asai, hailed as the "Father of Modern Japanese Wine," he has continued to lead the forefront of Japanese wine to fulfill his promise to Usuke Asai: "I want you to shoulder the future of Japanese winemaking."
It is no exaggeration to call him a leading figure in the Japanese wine world, serving as Chairman of the Yamanashi Wine Manufacturers' Association and Director of the Japan Wineries Association since 2020.
About "Five wines’ Story"
In this book, the author divides the episodes from when he first aspired to make wine up to the present day into several-year periods, composing five chapters centered around five memorable wines from each era.
The contents are summarized below.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Aspiring to Winemaking (April 1989 – March 1995)
Château Mercian Kikyogahara Merlot Signature 1998 (April 1995 – December 2000)
Château Reysson 2003 (January 2001 – February 2005)
Mercian Koshu Kaori Rosé 2006 (March 2005 – March 2014)
Manriki Rouge 2014 (April 2014 – December 2018)
Cave an Manriki Rouge 2019 (April 2019 – August 2022)
It can be described as a document of the dramatic transformation of Japanese wine, which could only be told by an author who is directly on the frontlines of winemaking.
Read the Book and Check Out the Movie!
The movie "Signature" is based on the true story of Mitsuhiro Anzo, who carries on the will of Usuke Asai (real name: Shogo Asai) and struggles to turn Japan into a world-class wine region.
Chapters 1 and 2 of this book serve as the basis for the film, depicting previously untold stories from the time Mitsuhiro Anzo joined Château Mercian, met his great senior Mr. Asai, until Mr. Asai passed away from illness.
Why not check out the book and movie to experience the story of Usuke Asai and Mitsuhiro Anzo, who laid the foundations for the development of Japanese wine?
Book Information
Title: Five wines’ Story
Author: Mitsuhiro Anzo
Publisher: Ikaros Publications
Publication Date: October 31, 2022
ISBN: 978-4-8022-1228-1
Format: A5 size, 420 pages
Price: 2,860 yen (2,600 yen base price + 10% tax)
URL: https://www.ikaros.jp/sales/list.php?srhm=0&tidx=74&Page=1&ID=5320