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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.
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.
【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?
The People Who Create the “Beginning” of Wine: Visiting Suda Grape Nursery in Yamanashi Prefecture
When discussing wine, terms like “terroir,” “winemaking,” and “vintage” frequently come up. However, opportunities to give thought to an even earlier stage—“what kind of grapevines were planted?”—are actually surprisingly rare.
Your Very Own Winemaking Experience: Learning from Professionals at Art Paysan Winery Vol. 2
"Your Very Own Winemaking Experience" is a program where you craft your own original wine under the direct guidance of professionals. Launched in September, this innovative winemaking experience program represents a novel approach where drinkers are involved right from the very first step of production.
The Charm of ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA: A World-Renowned Wine List Shining in Ginza
Gourmet readers may have already experienced ESPRIT C. KEI GINZA. Restaurant KE… in Paris, known for becoming the first Asian chef to earn three Michelin stars in 2020,
A Journey Embracing Time: The "Stay-Style Winery Experience" at Niki Hills
Niki Hills Winery is located in Niki Town, Hokkaido. I recently had the opportunity to experience its charm firsthand. Embraced by vast vineyards, spending time while taking in the changing seasons feels like a little journey taking you away from everyday life.
Expressing the Terroir of Plots and Vineyards in Wine! New "FROM FARM Winery Building" Completed! Guided Tours Have Also Begun!
Since 2022, Suntory's Japanese wine brand "SUNTORY FROM FARM" has championed the philosophy "It all starts in the vineyard." The new FROM FARM Winery Building has now been completed to further realize winemaking in line with this concept.
Bringing Refreshing Relief to Sweltering Days! Delivered from Heavy Snow Country: Housui Winery
Iwamizawa City experiences exceptionally heavy snowfall even for Hokkaido, earning an official designation as a "Special Heavy Snowfall Zone" from the government. Housui Winery, located in Housui-cho, Iwamizawa City, produces wines that perfectly embody this snowy image.
Right in the Heart of Hokkaido! What Is Its Potential? An Interview with Tetsuya Yamahira of Yukikawa Winery
Opening in 2021, this winery is entering its fifth year this year. We visited Yukikawa Winery in Higashikawa Town, Kamikawa District, Hokkaido. Representative Tetsuya Yamahira took on this challenge after transitioning from a completely different industry.
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.