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Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Producer: Izutsu Wine, Nagano City. This wine is fermented in stainless steel and does not use barrels, allowing you to enjoy the true flavor of the grapes. It has a good balance of acidity and fruitiness, and its clear and refreshing taste makes it recommended for wine beginners. It also offers excellent cost performance and is a versatile item that pairs well with a wide range of dishes.

Grape Varieties: 61% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot, 10% Wild Grape, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Chardonnay, 1% Petit Verdot. Producer: Azumino Winery, Azumino City. This is a new sensation white wine blended from a brand noir (white wine made from black grapes) primarily consisting of black grapes such as Cabernet Franc and Merlot. It has a mild acidity and a rich flavor.

Grape variety: Chardonnay. Producer: Azumino Winery. This dry wine is characterized by fresh acidity and concentrated fruit flavors, made from Chardonnay grapes cultivated in Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, and produced in stainless steel tanks.

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Producer: Alps Wine. This white wine is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes harvested at night (before dawn) in Shiojiri City, slowly fermented at low temperatures in small stainless steel tanks, featuring citrus aromas, sharp acidity, and rich fruit flavors.

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Producer: Izutsu Wine. This high-quality Sauvignon Blanc variety is cultivated and harvested in Shiojiri City. It is a dry white wine with a crisp and refreshing fruitiness reminiscent of young grass, green apple, and lime, with sharp acidity.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Producer: Yamabe Winery. The aroma reminiscent of fruits such as pear, melon, and apple, along with floral notes, is pleasantly felt. It is enveloped in a gentle taste with a roundness and a hint of sweet aftertaste. The more you drink, the more captivating this wine becomes. The slight bitterness felt in the aftertaste pairs well with grilled dishes.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay, Producer: Yamabe Winery. In Matsumoto City, it has sweet aromas of pineapple and ripe apples, along with bitter notes of cocoa and chocolate. The taste is refreshing with a crisp acidity and fruitiness that spreads in the mouth, leaving a lingering caramel-like barrel aroma. It pairs well not only as a drinking wine but also with light snacks like salted prosciutto and olives.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Producer: Villa Dest Winery. A refreshing white wine that brings out the fresh fruitiness and acidity of the Chardonnay from Togami City, reminiscent of Primavera (new green). The citrusy aroma of green apple is refreshing, and the body is medium with a well-balanced wine.

Grape variety: Pinot Gris Producer: Yamabe Winery, Matsumoto City. This white wine has a refreshing acidity and a rich fruitiness, with a slightly bitter and sweet aftertaste that enhances the flavors of the dishes.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Producer: Villa Dest Winery. Villa Dest Winery is managed by Mr. Toyo Tamamura from Tōmi City. The highest quality grapes, carefully cultivated, are fermented in French oak barrels and aged in barrels for about 7 months in a sur lie state before bottling. This wine has a rich fruit flavor and moderate oak aroma, providing a sense of volume while also exhibiting elegance due to its high-quality acidity. It has won numerous awards and is a representative white wine of Japan, served at summits.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay 100% from Nagano Prefecture. Producer: Chateau Mercian. The Northern Shinshu area, located in the northern part of Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures, features vineyards trained on trellises along both banks of the Chikuma River, which flows into the Sea of Japan. The soil differs between the right and left banks, producing wines of different types. This wine is made from Chardonnay harvested from contract cultivation fields in Nagano City (Toyono Town and its surroundings) located on the left bank of the Chikuma River, and is vinified and matured at Chateau Mercian. It is a very harmonious wine with rich aromas and gentle acidity, created from the clay-rich left bank.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay 100% from Nagano Prefecture. Producer: Chateau Mercian. The Northern Shinshu area, located in the northern part of Yamanashi and Nagano Prefectures, features vineyards trained on trellises along the right and left banks of the Chikuma River, which flows into the Sea of Japan. The soil differs between the right and left banks, producing wines of different types. This wine is made from Chardonnay harvested from contract vineyards in Takayama Village and Suzaka City, located on the right bank of the Chikuma River, and is vinified and matured at Chateau Mercian. It is a wine that expresses rich and complex aromas, abundant minerality, and a solid structure, created from the gravelly soils of the right bank.

Grape Variety: Merlot. Producer: Izutsu Wine, Nagano City. This red wine maintains a good balance of rich fruit flavors, fine tannins, and complex barrel aromas. The richness of the fruit flavors is harmonious, and there is an expression of the terroir in the wine.

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Producer: Villa Dest Winery. Pinot Noir is considered one of the most difficult grape varieties to cultivate in the world. The Pinot Noir from Villa Dest Winery has received high praise for its 'elegant flavor that reflects the cool climate of the highlands' and 'a notable red that clearly expresses the nuances of Pinot Noir.' This delicate red reflects the climate of Togakushi City at an elevation of 850m. We recommend enjoying it with grilled dishes. It's exquisite!

Grape Variety: Merlot. Producer: Goichi Wine Hayashi Farm. Located in Shiojiri City, known locally as 'Goichi Wine', Hayashi Farm produces this wine using Merlot grapes grown on their own estate. The aroma evokes dark fruits like cassis and blackberry, combined with the scent of aging, resulting in a rich flavor.

Grape Variety: Merlot. Producer: Izutsu Wine. A soft red wine from Suwa City with rich fruit flavors that gently envelop the structure, offering a smooth mouthfeel. It has fruitiness and gentle tannins that stand up well to meat dishes. Compared to punchy foreign wines, the refreshing acidity unique to Kikyougahara Merlot cleanses the palate of the meat's fat.

Grape variety: Muscat Berry A Producer: Goichi Wine, Shiojiri City. This wine is made from the native Japanese grape variety Muscat Berry A. The harvest period is delayed compared to usual, using ripe grapes, and it undergoes barrel aging. Enjoy the harmony of sweet aromas and barrel notes.

Grape variety: Shiraz Producer: Alps Wine, Shiojiri City. It features a deep purple color with ripe black fruit and spicy black pepper aromas, harmonizing rich fruitiness and acidity, with smooth tannins providing an attractive accent. The characteristic wild flavor of Shiraz is also appealing.

Grape Variety: Merlot Producer: Azumino Winery. Spicy aroma reminiscent of black pepper and sansho from Azumino City. It has a fruitiness similar to blueberry jam. On the palate, it leaves a gentle roundness with a soft tannin, along with a hint of chocolate and coffee flavors. This wine has a well-balanced harmony of aroma, tannins, acidity, and barrel notes.

Made primarily from Merlot carefully cultivated by our own vineyards and farming partners, this wine showcases the rich fruitiness and softness of the Merlot variety. It has a smooth mouthfeel, is well-balanced, and pairs easily with meals. The Cabernet adds a fragrant accent.

Grape Variety: Merlot Producer: Izutsu Wine, Nagano City. This red wine maintains a good balance of rich fruitiness, fine tannins, and complex barrel aromas. The richness of the fruitiness is particularly harmonious, and there is an expression of the terroir in the wine.

Grape Variety: Pinot Noir. Origin: France. One of the most beloved champagnes in the Champagne region. Founded in 1743 by Claude Moët, Moët & Chandon is a maison with over 270 years of history in the Champagne region. Moët & Chandon owns many of its own vineyards, and utilizing the high-quality grapes harvested there, along with years of winemaking expertise and modern facilities, they continue to produce high-quality champagne.

Grape Varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Meunier. Origin: France. Champagne with a lively spring aroma, complemented by hints of toast and various floral honey scents. It has a long finish and is enjoyable for any occasion.

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir. Production: France, Languedoc. An elegant and fresh citrus aroma spreads, with flavors reminiscent of apple and lemon peel, as well as tropical fruits. The delicate bubbles are beautiful, making it an excellent sparkling wine with freshness and balance.

Grape Varieties: Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada Origin: Spain Traditional grape varieties Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada are separately vinified and then blended. It is fruity and easy to drink, with fine bubbles, fruity flavor, fresh and well-structured. A hint of sweetness makes it approachable.

Sweet/Dry Half Bottle 360ml (Apple Variety) 100% Fuji from Nagano Prefecture. (Producer) Takayashiro Farm. Made from sweet and delicious apples from Nakano City, Shinshu, it is crafted through 'secondary fermentation in the bottle,' resulting in two types: a sweet cider characterized by refreshing sweetness and a dry cider that is crisp. It pairs well with any dish as a food-friendly drink, and its flavor and refreshing quality make it easy to drink without getting tired of it. The half bottle size is also a recommended point!

Apple Varieties: 50% Bramley from Iizuna Town, 50% Fuji. Producer: St. Cousair Winery. A blend of Bramley, a green apple with rich acidity that was brought over from England, and Fuji apples, planted in the Apple Museum in Iizuna Town. It has a refreshing and crisp sweetness while feeling the fruitiness of the apples.

Grape Varieties: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir. Production: France, Languedoc. Elegant and fresh citrus aromas. Delicate bubbles are beautiful, making it an excellent sparkling wine with freshness and balance.

Grape Variety: Chardonnay. Producer: Yamabe Winery. The aromas reminiscent of pear, melon, apple, and flowers from Matsumoto City are pleasantly felt, and within the subtle fragrance, the gentle taste becomes more captivating with each sip.

Grape Variety: Merlot. Producer: Izutsu Wine. It has a fruity flavor and gentle tannins that pair well with meat without being overpowered. Compared to punchy foreign wines, the refreshing acidity of Kikyougahara Merlot cleanses the fat from the meat in your mouth.

A blended whiskey characterized by a refreshing taste that evokes the rich nature and clear air of Shinshu, along with the vibrant aroma of malt.

A blended whiskey with a woody aroma accented by barrel fragrance and a rich, robust flavor.

A flavor that combines dryness with softness

Fruity aroma with a refreshing taste

Characterized by a soft mouthfeel and a gentle spread of rice's umami flavor

Barley flavor with a light and easy-to-drink texture

A faint sweet aroma of buckwheat and a soft flavor

The aroma of sweet potato is mild and easy to drink without any peculiarities.