"World Wine Wedge Japan" was held for 2 days from March 18 to 19, 2023, in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Wineries from Across Japan Participating
Wineries from all over Japan gathered in an outdoor space near Fukuyama Castle.
Guests who joined not only locally from Hiroshima but also from across Japan enjoyed wine tastings.
Furthermore, mainly local food and beverage stalls also participated simultaneously. It was an event where visitors fully enjoyed delicious meals as well.
Fukuyama Wine Kobo (Hiroshima) / Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery (Hiroshima) / Sera Winery (Hiroshima) / domaine tetta (Okayama) / Fukunotane Pan (Okayama) / Hiruzen Winery (Okayama) / Okuizumo Vineyard (Shimane) / Hojo Wine (Tottori) / Hasumi Farm & Winery (Nagano) / Le Milieu (Nagano) / VinVie (Nagano) / Kai Winery (Yamanashi) / Okunota Winery (Yamanashi) / Enzan Western Liquor (Yamanashi) / Domaine Chaud (Niigata) / Takeda Winery (Yamagata) / GRAPE REPUBLIC (Yamagata)
Screening of the Film "Vins Japonais" Also Held
On March 18, the day before, a screening of the film "Vins Japonais", which was released last year, was also held at the movie theater "Fukuyama Ekimae Cinema Mode".
Before the screening, a stage talk event was held featuring Director NORIZO and the 2 representatives from Le Milieu, a participating winery from Nagano Prefecture.
In addition, a social gathering to enjoy wine together with the audience was held after the screening.
At this long-awaited outdoor event where people could finally spend time without masks, both booth holders and visitors alike enjoyed 1 day filled with smiles.
Wine events across the country are finally making a comeback.
NIHON WINE.JP will continue to deliver various event reports in the future.