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Who Decides What Counts as “Fine Wine”? — The Question Posed by Asia’s No. 1 Sommelier Reeze Choi
“What does fine wine mean to you?” At a Vinexpo Asia 2026 masterclass in Hong Kong, Reeze Choi and Taiwan’s first Master Sommelier, Kevin Lu, challenged the audience to reconsider who—or what—really defines a fine wine.
The Manns Wines You Think You Know May Be Out of Date — From Volume to Quality: Where Manns Wines Is Today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.
【Part 2】Hot Springs and Wine: A Stay-at-the-Winery Experience at Domaine de Yunohara
Waking to the scents of Shinshu. After a morning soak, breakfast at the ryokan is a Japanese set meal made with local Shinshu ingredients, served in a private dining room just as dinner was the night before. The rice is excellent, and guests can also begin with a gentle bowl of rice porridge.
【Part 1】Hot Springs and Wine: A Stay-at-the-Winery Experience at Domaine de Yunohara
Oiwakeya Ryokan in the Utsukushigahara Onsen area of Matsumoto, Nagano, is a refined hideaway for adults: comfortable Japanese-modern rooms, meals featuring Shinshu food and drink, and soft, mildly alkaline hot-spring water. But did you know the ryokan also runs its own winery?
Understanding the Terroir of "Ono", Nagano Prefecture: KIRINOKA Maker's Seminar (Chardonnay Edition)
KIRINOKA VINEYARDS & WINERY is a winery established in 2024 in Ono, Tatsuno Town, Nagano Prefecture, by Minoru Numata, who pours his passion into wine with a lifelong devotion to the industry and a single goal: to craft the ultimate Pinot Noir.
Zenkoji Special Viewing × Nagano Wine "Drops of God" Premium Dinner Tour Was Held!
From January 24 to 26, the Zenkoji Special Viewing × Nagano Wine "Drops of God" Premium Dinner Tour was held at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano Prefecture! This tour featured a special viewing experience at the National Treasure Zenkoji Temple alongside "Drops of God," as well as Nagano Prefecture's proud "NAGANO WINE" and fermented foods...
Can a World-Class Pinot Noir Be Born? — Kirinoka Vineyards & Winery —
The author first met Mr. Minoru Numata several years ago when attending a seminar he held as an educator. Up until then, my primary focus had been on "systematic learning," but listening to his talk (lecture), nothing was more refreshing than the way the world of Japanese wine suddenly came into view from a multifaceted perspective.
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.
Japanese Wine Featured at Hong Kong Food & Beverage Industry Trade Show! RESTAURANT and BAR HONG KONG Report!!
“RESTAURANT & BAR HONG KONG 2023” is a major trade show bringing together Hong Kong's food and beverage industry professionals. Held at Hong Kong's largest convention center, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Hong Kong Convention a…
Vin Japonais in Singapore Part 1: Hosting a Japanese Wine Event On-Site!
The film "Vin Japonais" was released in November 2022. True to the film's theme of "sharing Japanese wine with the world," our mission to promote Japanese wine abroad is finally getting into full swing! This time, our destination is Singapore.
Akita Winery Tour Part 2: Akitano Winery
As February begins, winter is now in full swing, and the days have grown even colder. In snow country, as seen in the photo above, some wineries are buried under heavy snowfall. For the second installment of our Akita Winery Tour, we introduce Akitano Winery & Garden Farm in Kitaakita City.
A Cheese Workshop with Dedicated Artisans: Atelier de Fromage
Hello, everyone. I am Miyuki Isobe from [Wine, Food & People (Wine Shokunin)]. This time, I visited one of my favorite natural cheese workshops, Atelier de Fromage in Tomi City, Nagano Prefecture.
Nagano's Highland Winery: Visiting Villa D'est Winery
The rainy season is finally over! And the season has turned all at once to summer. But it's suddenly so hot... *sweat*. In a season like this, it makes you want to head to the highlands in search of cooler air, doesn't it? When it comes to a winery that perfectly fits that highland image where a cool, refreshing breeze blows through, this is the place.
Beautiful and Charming Nagano Winery: Introducing the Appeal of Kusunoki Winery!
When you think of Nagano, what image comes to mind? With the grand nature of the Alps, highland resorts, and so on, you probably have somewhat of a vacation-like image of the area, don't you?
Wine Talent Yui Teaches You! The 3 Must-Know Wine Varieties Expressed as Handsome Actors!
"What kind of wine do you like?" When a sommelier asks you this at a restaurant, how do you usually answer? "A fruity white wine," "a rich, heavy red wine"—we often hear phrases like these.
Boost Your Feminine Charm with Wine! Taught by Wine Talent Yui
Beer, sake, shochu, wine, whisky, etc... There are so many types of alcoholic beverages, aren't there? One of them is "wine." What kind of image do you have of it?