Japan Wine and Geographical Indications help explain how regional identity works in Japanese wine, from Yamanashi and Nagano to Hokkaido
A guide to the Yamagata wine region, covering its historic wineries, fruit-growing traditions, main wine areas, grape varieties, GI protection
Hokkaido is Japan’s leading cold-climate wine region, where historic producers and small wineries work with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Kerner, Yamasachi
A guide to Nagano’s five mountain wine valleys, high-elevation vineyards, principal grape varieties, historic producers and growing small-winery movement.
Discover how Yamanashi became the foundation of Japanese wine, from Katsunuma grape farming and the first private winery to Koshu,
You can taste Japanese wine in Tokyo, but for a deeper experience, visit Yamanashi wine country to discover the wineries,
A seasonal guide to visiting Yamanashi wine country, comparing vineyard scenery, weather, harvest activity, winery access and planning considerations.
A firsthand guide to Japanese white wine, from Chardonnay and Riesling to Pinot Gris, Ryugan, Riesling Lion, Yama Blanc and
Wine tasting in Tokyo can introduce you to Japanese wine without leaving the city. Morey explains what Tokyo offers and
Learn what Koshu wine tastes like, how it is made in different styles, which foods pair well with it, and