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The World's Best Sauvignon Blanc Born in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture! ~Vinoble Vineyard~
Three Japanese wines won gold medals at IWSC 2022 (International Wine & Spirit Competition 2022), announced on May 23.
【Tasting Akiu Vol. 3】Winemaking That Reflects Akiu’s Terroir — Visiting Akiu Winery
Akiu Winery is about a 30-minute drive from central Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, in a corner of Akiu Onsen, a renowned hot-spring destination. Since opening in 2015, the winery has continued to make wines that express the character of this place.
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.
"Natural Wine Is Living Wine": RAW WINE Founder Isabelle Legeron MW Speaks About Natural Wine
The global natural wine festival "RAW WINE" came to a highly successful close again this year. Traveling to cities around the world including Tokyo, London, Paris, New York, Montreal, and Shanghai, organic, biodynamic, and natural wi…
Carrying On the Passion: An Interview with Kodai Kageyama on What TAKIZAWA WINERY Holds Dear
The Sorachi region is one of Hokkaido's most watched wine-producing areas. Produced in this snowy land, wines with beautiful acidity have become very popular in recent years. TAKIZAWA WINERY is one of the representative wineries of the Sorachi area.
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.
Enjoy a wide variety of Japanese wines! A new izakaya has opened where you can savor Kochi ingredients such as "straw-roasted bonito tataki with salt" alongside Japanese wine!
A sophisticated izakaya where you can enjoy Japanese wine from various regions across Japan has opened in Shin-Nihonbashi! Conveniently located just a 3- to 4-minute walk from stations like JR Kanda, Shin-Nihonbashi, and Subway Mitsukoshimae, "Tosa Myojin" is, as its name suggests, an establishment where you can enjoy an abundance of ingredients from Kochi Prefecture.
Right by Shibuya Station! Drink, buy, and enjoy Japanese wine! ~WINE SHOP nico Shibuya~
Shibuya Station is a major hub terminal with a daily passenger count of over 160,000, surrounded by numerous station buildings. While it goes without saying that it is a convenient station for transit and shopping, there are naturally plenty of options when it comes to wine shops as well.
World-Astonishing Quality! An Interview with Takashi Yokomachi of Vinoble Vineyard
Shortly after opening its winery in 2021, Vinoble Vineyard in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, shot to fame when its Sauvignon Blanc was awarded best in the world at the IWSC (Gold, 95 points).
Asking Hideaki Koyama! The Secret Behind Rue de Vin's Delicious Wines and Its Future
Rue de Vin—a winery whose name means "Wine Street" in French. For many people, its wines are among the first that come to mind when thinking, "I want to drink a delicious Sauvignon Blanc!" And for good reason.
Creating a Culture That Values Living Things ~Winemaking at IKKA WINES (Ikka Farm)~
In July 2020, fruit orchard Ikka Farm was established in Higashine City, Yamagata Prefecture. Because the wines of IKKA WINES, crafted from grapes grown there, are truly distinctive and delicious, and their initiatives are deeply fascinating, we spoke with grower Makoto Ito.
For a Sophisticated Night of Wine! A Guide to the Renewed "W Aoyama"
Recently, W AOYAMA -The Cellar & Grill- has been quietly becoming a topic of conversation among discerning adults who know the Aoyama area well. And with good reason—in May, the venue reopened after upgrading its food and wine lineup...