Epson Avasys Corporation has announced the launch of a trial offering of the "Weekend Winemakers" program in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture.
Participant recruitment begins on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Let us take a closer look at the details.
About the "Weekend Winemakers" Program
The "Weekend Winemakers" program is a project that offers a new way of engaging with wine that goes beyond just "drinking."
Participants will visit Shiojiri on weekends and spend 10 months cultivating grapes and making wine, enjoying the unique experience of completing their very own wine.
The stage for "Weekend Winemakers" is "Sun Sun Winery," a winery located in Shiojiri City.
Epson Avasys Corporation states that it aims to foster regional connected populations centered around winemaking.
Features of Weekend Winemakers
The features of Weekend Winemakers are summarized below.
[10 Months to Craft Your Ideal Wine]
- Dedicated vineyard plots prepared for participants
- Participants cultivate the grapes they will use for vinification themselves
- Decide the wine style and vinify it in a "dedicated tank"
- Create your own custom label (some plans excluded)
- A special plan to brew your own dedicated single barrel is also available (limited to 1 person)
- Professionally supervised content for understanding winemaking provided on a dedicated website
- Real-time vineyard observation made possible through installed IoT cameras
- Exchanges and tastings with Sun Sun Winery and other winemakers
- Meet and connect with fellow wine enthusiasts
- Interactions with local ingredients, people, and culture unique to the region
For those who love Japanese wine and want to get involved as a "producer."
If that sounds like you, why not check out the Weekend Winemakers project page?
Reference
Project Overview
Project Name: "Weekend Winemakers"
Project Launch: March 29, 9:00
Application Period: April 5 to May 6
Location: Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture
Details: A 10-month winemaking experience from cultivation through vinification
Partner: Sun Sun Winery
How to Apply: Via the project page below
URL: https://camp-fire.jp/projects/view/740370
Advance Information Session (Online): The schedule will be announced on the project page once confirmed.