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The Charm of the Snow Cellar: Agricore Echigo Winery (Niigata Prefecture)
In late June, amid unseasonably hot weather, an award ceremony was held in Kudanshita, Tokyo, for winners of Feminalise, a wine competition judged exclusively by women. The competition also includes a Japanese wine division, bringing together numerous wineries on that day.
Stay at a Winery! Cave d'Occi "TRAVIGNE" Stay Report ~ A Journey to the Niigata Wine Coast ~ [Part 2]
For anyone who loves wine, delicious food, hot springs, books, travel, and hotel stays—Cave d'Occi Winery in Niigata Prefecture is the place that satisfies every single one.
No Car Needed! Tour 5 Wineries on Foot! ~A Journey to the Niigata Wine Coast~ [Part 1]
A trip to a winery is delightful not just for wine lovers, but for anyone—it feels like an adult field trip where you can enjoy the nature unique to each region. Because of this, both wineries and vineyards are often located in places that are hard to reach without a car.
Exploring the History of Japanese Wine: The Beginnings of Japanese Wine in Ibaraki and Yamanashi
When speaking of the history of Japanese wine, the story of two young men from Koshu City, Yamanashi Prefecture—Ryuken Tsuchiya and Masanari Takano—traveling to France to study winemaking and later returning to produce authentic wine in Koshu is well known. Many may also think of Zenbei Kawakami from Niigata Prefecture, who bred indigenous Japanese grape varieties.
Enjoying the Ultimate Japanese Wine Pairing at Gaienmae's JULIA
Located in Gaienmae, JULIA has been popular among gourmets as a hard-to-book restaurant ever since its days in Ebisu prior to relocating. It was a place I had long bookmarked, but rather than a widely famous spot known to everyone, it is more of a hidden gem favored by my foodie friends and acquaintances—a place for those in the know...
An Old Yet New Winery: Visiting Iwanohara Vineyard
When it comes to red Japanese wine, don't many people think of "Muscat Bailey A"? This MBA (Muscat Bailey A) is an indigenous Japanese... developed by Zenbei Kawakami, founder of Iwanohara Vineyard in Niigata Prefecture.
A Journey to Savor Cave d'Occi
Early one morning with the arrival of winter in the air, the NIHON WINE.JP reporting team gathered at a location in Tokyo. The destination was the "Niigata Wine Coast." Blessed with unexpectedly mild and warm weather, traffic flowed smoothly.
Winery Stay 'Travigne' Experience Report
I visited the Niigata Wine Coast! I was worried it might be cold since it was December, but around noon the sun came out and made it delightfully warm. It was the perfect day for a winery tour! The Niigata Wine Coast is a wine region that is home to five unique wineries.