Nature’s Bounties: The Catcher in the Vine
Hokkaido. In Japan, three regions stand out for winemaking: Yamanashi, Nagano, and Hokkaido. And recently, Hokkaido seems to be attracting the most attention. Here, new vineyards continue to open and captivate the world’s wine lovers with unique vintages.
Yamazaki Winery of Mikasa, Hokkaido has been making wines since 2002, and this type of estate vineyard is still uncommon in Japan.
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