Nov. 20
It was the third day in Hokkaido business trip.
We visited to Domaine Mon in Yoichi in the morning.
Mr. Yamanaka welcomed us.
Domaine Mon is a very popular small winery.
Their wine is difficult to find.
We were guided to cellar and tasted wine from the cask.
He produced only Pinot Gris from the estate vineyard before.
However, he started producing several grape varieties which he bought from the neighbor vineyards.
It was a nice visit.
Thank you for Yamanaka-san.
Then we moved to Iwamizawa.
Because the Yoichi IC opened at the new expressway, the car travel from Yoichi becomes much easier.
We arrived at Sorachi Wine Station by I hour 30 minutes driving.
There were many fine Hokkaido wines.
I bought several fine bottles.
Also, we had a lunch here.
It was very nice!
Then we visited to Yamazaki Winery.
They produces one of the top Pinot Noir wines in Japan.
It is one of my most favorite wineries.
We had a lecture from Mr. Taichi Yamazaki, the young owner of the winery.
It was a very good visit, too.
Then we moved to Hamada Vineyard, which is the neighbor of Yamzaki Winery.
Mr. & Mrs. Hamada welcomed us.
The new wine cellar has just completed in this month.
The cellar has started working.
It was a very nice cellar.
Oh! They produced Pinot Noir!
Relax Wine will start dealing Hamada Vineyard’s fine wines next spring.
Please expect it!
Finally, we visited to 10R winery in Iwamizawa, which is a very popular custom crush winery.
They produced many fine wines.
Almost all their wines are sold out as soon after their release.
Mrs. Ryoko Gutlove and Yuzu welcomed us.
She guided us to the vineyard and cellar.
The winery received 80t grape from 23 growers in this year.
My clients were very impressed in the winery.
Thank you very much, Ryoko-san!
Then we moved to New Chitose Airport and took a late night flight.
While I waited for boarding, I had nice sushi dishes.
It was a very, very nice trip.
I love Hokkaido!
Sorry for my stupid face.
