On Saturday, October 10, 2026, Anne Winery Co., Ltd. / Karuizawa Anne Winery will host a "First Vintage Tasting Event."
There will be a tasting event of the town's first 100% Karuizawa-grown grape wine, along with a special sale of a limited commemorative wine blended with a small amount of Karuizawa-grown grapes.
About the First Vintage
Karuizawa Anne Winery has been cultivating wine grapes in Ohinata, Karuizawa Town since 2023.
Using grapes harvested for the first time in 2025, their very first Karuizawa wine has been completed.
Overcoming the harsh climate, one cold-hardy variety bore fruit in small quantities in 2025, culminating in this once-in-a-lifetime debut wine.
To commemorate the completion of this wine, a limited release of a "Commemorative Wine" blended with a small amount of first-harvest Karuizawa-grown grapes will be available for sale.
About the "First Vintage Tasting Event"
The "First Vintage Tasting Event" will be held at .
Here are the wines scheduled to be served on the day.
1. Product Name: Karuizawa Wine First Vintage (Not for sale)
"KARAMATSU"
Vin de Karuizawa Les prémices
• Variety: Meive (produced in Karuizawa Town)
• Flavor profile: A medium-bodied red wine with rich fruitiness, acidity, and a pleasant mouthfeel
• Volume: 750ml
2. Product Name: Karuizawa Wine First Vintage Commemorative Limited Wine
"L’aventure commence ici" 2025
• Varieties: Pinot Noir (produced in Komoro City, estate-grown), Meive (produced in Karuizawa Town, estate-grown)
• Flavor profile: By blending Pinot Noir with a small amount of Japanese-bred Meive, it softens the astringency of the Pinot Noir and imparts fresh fruit flavors without compromising the original delicate aroma and elegance of Pinot Noir.
Why not take this opportunity to drop by?
Reference
Website: https://annewinery.com